Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
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.
Murdoch’s TalkTV to launch on April 25 with roster of right-wing pundits
The arrival of the new TV network is likely to heighten the growing fixation on ‘opinionated’ and ‘politicalised’ news commentary, potentially widening political polarities, while bringing yet more anti-woke, anti-left debates to the fore.
Resistance builds against ‘government-made’ cost of living crisis
Thousands of people are coming together today, demanding the redistribution of wealth and power, decent wages for all, and justice for the sacked P&O workers.