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Basit Mahmood

Boris Johnson

Humiliation for Boris Johnson: Former Ukrainian president slams PM for comparing the war in his country to Brexit

Basit Mahmood
23 March, 2022

“How many Britons died because of Brexit? Zero”

Chancellor Rishi Sunak

5 things Rishi Sunak could do to help people with the cost of living crisis

Basit Mahmood
22 March, 2022

Millions of families up and down the country are struggling with the cost of living crisis, which according to the Bank of England has seen the cost of living hit a fresh 30-year high.

Nifel Farage's event bolsters little support

More humiliation for Nigel Farage as second venue pulls out of his Net Zero campaign launch

Basit Mahmood
22 March, 2022

The former UKIP leader forced to cancel the launch of his new campaign against net zero after yet another venue pulled out of hosting it.

Boris Johnson

Tories defend Boris Johnson’s ludicrous claim that Ukraine’s fight against Russia is like Brexit vote

Basit Mahmood
22 March, 2022

‘The remarks led to an immediate backlash, with the comments branded hurtful and ludicrous’.

A pile of newspapers with text overlaid reading "Voices on the Left"

Voices on the Left: 5 blogs from the left you need to read this week

Basit Mahmood
21 March, 2022

A roundup of progressive news…

P&O

Outrage after P&O ferry crews at Dover replaced ‘by seafarers paid just £1.80 an hour’

Basit Mahmood
21 March, 2022

‘The government needs to urgently outlaw fire and rehire and strengthen workers’ rights.’

Food

Cost of living crisis has meant over a quarter of single parent families have already gone without food

Basit Mahmood
21 March, 2022

95% of single parents have been worried about the rising cost of essentials over the last 12 months, compared with 57% of UK adults.

Oliver Dowden

Tory chair slammed after taking aim at ‘net zero dogma’ in favour of ‘domestic oil and gas’

Basit Mahmood
21 March, 2022

‘Dowden signals an end to ‘net zero dogma’ – less than 6 months on from Cop26’

P&O

Tories slammed for ‘crocodile tears’ over P&O workers after blocking law aimed at banning Fire and Rehire

Basit Mahmood
18 March, 2022

Last year, the government blocked a new law to curb businesses’ ability to fire and rehire.

PO ferry

Fresh calls to ban fire and rehire after P&O Ferries sacks entire UK workforce and replaces them with agency workers

Basit Mahmood
18 March, 2022

‘Fire and rehire must end. This is destroying lives’

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