Truss-supporting economists call for minimum wage to be frozen, then cut
‘Is it too much of a stretch to recognise that poverty is the CAUSE of poor growth.’
Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
The Tory Right’s rebellion: What will it mean for Sunak?
The ‘New Conservatives’ are the latest hard right rebel group to enter Rishi Sunak’s crowded factional horizon. They join a long line of party caucuses jostling for political space.
James Cleverly’s biggest gaffes
The Home Secretary and MP for Braintree, appeared to forget his new job title.
Trussell Trust urges government to use Autumn Statement to protect low income households, as food banks are at ‘breaking point’
‘We are calling on the government to urgently confirm in the Autumn Statement that benefits will rise in line with inflation next April, and to reduce the burden of debt deductions which drive unacceptable levels of hardship.”
Brewing industry hit hard by Brexit, as another small brewery is forced to close
An award-winning brewery in the North-East is to close, citing ‘post-Brexit’ export problems.
We are all extremists now! How the Right are exploiting the Israel/Gaza tragedy to redefine extremism
The Right’s commitment to free speech is selective and self-serving, and their double standards is most transparent when it comes to Palestine.
High Peak MP accused of stirring up division and fear over ‘appalling’ comments about the pro-Palestine protests
“This has to stop. Violence breeds violence and hate breeds hate.”
Hundreds of thousands gather in London for National March for Palestine – Ceasefire Now
Participants are assembling in Hyde Park at noon.
Post-Brexit UK water quality standards set to be much lower than EU standards
‘The UK’s decision to diverge from EU water quality standards is yet another blow in a string of post-Brexit setbacks.’
Sunak labelled ‘out of touch’ for suggesting people should give up work to start their own business
‘He hasn’t got a clue.’