Johnson makes high-wage economy U-turn as calls for £15 minimum wage grow
The PM’s comments for workers to accept pay cuts or UK faces 1970s-style ‘stagflation’, have been blasted as ‘nonsense.’
Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
Cabinet tensions flare over government plans to shred Northern Ireland protocol
Tories descend further into chaos in tense protocol talks.
The Telegraph’s ‘Brexit benefits’ article ripped apart by readers
‘It is unwise to write such a vague and superficial article on a key matter of government policy,’ wrote one reader.
‘Too little, too late’: Frustration grows that Sunak’s measures were not introduced sooner
Following months of dithering and delay, the chancellor has finally acted to support families with the cost-of-living crisis. But for some, the measures are too little, too late.
Pay strikes at ink manufacturer likely to disrupt printing of Daily Mail
Industrial action over an ‘insulting’ 3% pay offer for employees at Sun Chemical is set to impact production of the right-wing newspaper.
Sue Gray’s findings spark flood of support for cleaners, security staff and low-paid workers
Following exposure of ‘repugnant’ treatment of the lowest-paid staff at No 10, there has been an outpouring of solidarity towards cleaners and security staff across the UK.
Radical Roundup: 10 stories that have got buried – Week 4, May 2022
The news you didn’t see this week…
‘The party is over’: Key reaction to Sue Gray report
‘He has no integrity, no moral authority and his position is untenable.’
Sue Gray’s full report into Downing Street parties: Five key takeaways
Criticising Johnson’s leadership and confirming lockdown-busting parties, the highly anticipated report is likely to prove pivotal in determining the PM’s future.
Constituents share resentment over Tory MPs’ rejection of a windfall tax on energy companies
‘This is the government of U-turns, guided by public outrage. They don’t lead, but follow.’