UK-EU agri-food deal will ease Northern Ireland trade issues, says minister for EU relations
The Labour government has committed to “resetting” relations with Brussels, making striking a deal on food safety and animal and plant health a priority.
Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
End Furniture Poverty calls on new government to ensure at least 10% of social homes are furnished
Only 2 percent of social homes are furnished or partly furnished, compared to 29 percent in the private rental sector, research shows.
Robert Jenrick joins Tory leadership race, promising collection of right-wing policies
The former immigration minister promises to create a party that “Suella Braverman feels comfortable in.”
Protesters gather in London for National March for Palestine – Tell Starmer Stop Arming Israel, End the Genocide
‘As a movement, we must raise our voices to prevent further escalation in Lebanon and call for an immediate end to the suffering in Gaza.’
‘Running on Empty’: UK arts spending among lowest in Europe, new report finds
The report warns that the reduction in funding has led to a significant decline in the number of students enrolling in arts education and a broader ‘marginalisation’ of the arts in state-funded schools.
New research reveals devastating impact of the two-child benefit cap
The study found that 23 percent of families with three children and 26 percent of families with four or more children experienced food insecurity in June, compared to 17 percent of households with one or two children and 12 percent of households without children.
Democracy in danger: Britain’s crackdown on climate dissent
Whether you agree with their actions or not, the sentencing of the Just Stop Oil protesters signals an increasingly authoritarian approach to dissent that prioritises public order over the right to advocate for critical issues such as climate change.
Charities welcome closure of Bibby Stockholm barge but urge Labour to act sooner
‘The current living conditions on the barge continue to pose significant humanitarian and health concerns. Delaying the relocation only prolongs the (mental, physical, and even fatal) distress and suffering of those housed there.’
Lee Anderson and Richard Tice spark outrage for defending Manchester Airport attack
‘This is possibly the best example of why Tice and the fascist private Reform business should never be allowed anywhere near power.’
Tory press in hysterics over King’s Speech
One of the most hysterical reactions to the speech was to the proposed ban on ‘conversion therapy.’