Bill Gates slams Elon Musk’s embrace of far-right politicians abroad as ‘insane shit’
“I mean, this is insane shit. You are for the AfD …
Yearly Archives: 2025
Pensioner poverty in the world’s sixth largest economy is a political choice
The hardship inflicted on retirees now will surely visit future retirees unless steps are taken to alleviate misery.
Liz Truss ridiculed for calling for executive order to ban Oxbridge meritocracy measure
‘Hi Liz, as a former prime minister (albeit for only 49 days) you do realise the United Kingdom does not have “executive orders”’
Rachel Reeves ‘happy’ to look at UK joining tariff-free EU trade group
Joining the group would enable the UK to trade with the EU and 24 other countries tariff-free
Hypocrites: Reform UK set to host a £25,000-a-head dinner in Mayfair
A party led by a millionaire former banker, courting rich Tory donors. So much for being the party of ordinary people.
200 UK employers sign up for permanent four-day working week
The majority of the public expects a four-day week to be the norm by 2030
Even Farage’s constituents would prefer a trade deal with EU over US, poll finds
Even the constituencies that returned Reform UK MPs at the 2024 general election would prefer improving the UK’s trading relationship with the EU over any other option.
Smear of the week – Tories accuse Angela Rayner of asking civil servants to help her move house
Barely a week goes by without the deputy PM being targeted for some alleged new ‘crime.’
Right-Wing Media Watch – Tabloids silent on Prince Harry’s legal victory, while Dan Wootton launches absurd attack
As we’ve pointed out in previous editions of Right-Wing Media Watch, sometimes what the press doesn’t cover is just as revealing as what it does.
Andy Burnham pushes for control of Northern Rail by 2028
There’s been growing frustration among Northern users over the increasing number of cancellations, delays, disruptions and ticketing issues.