#FreeAssange: Calls grow for Patel to refuse extradition of Julian Assange
The WikiLeaks’ founder’s fate is now in the hands of the home secretary.
Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
Government quashes ‘right to roam’ review on 90th anniversary of Kinder Trespass
As the milestone anniversary of the landmark protest is celebrated, the government is accused of not doing enough to improve access to countryside, and a senior Tory minister describes English countryside as a “place of business.”
French elections: UK Tory and Brexit voters support Marine Le Pen, poll finds
Conservative and Leave voters back the far-right candidate, who vows to ban Muslim headscarves from public spaces, and promises a referendum on immigration to create a “France for the French.”
#EndSewagePollution campaign launch nationwide protests
The UK-wide day of action turns the spotlight on the detrimental acts of water companies and government inaction in addressing the issue of sewage pollution.
Sunak accused of blocking plans to raise energy ‘discount’
The chancellor is facing further pressure amid claims that suggested strategies to help the poorest households were vetoed by the Treasury.
Lord Frost’s ‘ultra-Remainers’ resurgence article comes under fire
The hard-line Brexiteer’s latest Brexit grievance is aimed at ‘unreconciled Remainers’ who are, allegedly, regrouping.
Government’s energy strategy ripped apart by opposition and environmental groups
The newly announced Energy Security Strategy, which gave the government a chance to drive green energy forward to deal with the immediate cost of living crisis and tackle the climate emergency, has been roundly rejected by environmentalists and opposition parties.
Six unforgettable Channel 4 moments that ruffled Conservative feathers
As the government announces plans to press ahead with the privatisation of Channel 4, we take a look at some memorable occasions when the broadcaster caused unease among Tory ranks.
Tories’ levelling up ‘propaganda’ ads spark fury among opposition
Just weeks ahead of the local elections on May 5, 2022, ministers are accused of using public money to fund ‘Tory propaganda’ ads that pledge to level up the country
Concerns raised that ending free Covid tests will hit the poorest the hardest
Warnings have been made that the stamping out of free testing will leave those on the lowest incomes and the most vulnerable paying the price.