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Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead

Climate action

Thousands to protest over government’s ‘climate-wrecking plans’ on Global Day of Action

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
12 November, 2022

As COP27 reaches its mid-point in Egypt, a coalition of activists are taking to the streets across the UK today, calling on the government to take greater action on the climate and cost-of-living crises.

Michael Gove

Michael Gove makes misleading claim about post-Brexit trade

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
6 November, 2022

The deceptive trade figures were also shared by the Conservatives and a number of Tory MPs on Twitter.

Polling Station

Trade unions join calls for immediate general election

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
6 November, 2022

‘It is clear we can’t go on like this, we need a general election now.’

Benton

Tory MP Scott Benton slammed for ‘cruel’ migrant tweet

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
5 November, 2022

The MP for Blackpool South’s comment incited disbelief and outrage.

Right-Wing Watch

Rise of the right-wing’s bid to infiltrate cornerstones of British society

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
5 November, 2022

From the BBC to the NHS, the right has been gnawing away at well-liked British institutions, waging ‘politicised’ campaigns designed to influence direction. And the National Trust, with millions of members, is firmly in their sights.

Bank of England
News

Further austerity could breach human rights obligations, says UN envoy

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
5 November, 2022

‘Not aligning social benefits or minimum wages with increased costs of living is a retrogressive measure so the government would be violating its international human rights obligations.’

Daily Mail mistakes spoof ‘former Tory MP’ for real MP

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
31 October, 2022

Failing to spot a hoax Twitter account, despite the clue being in the name, the Daily Mail quoted a former Tory MP that doesn’t exist, except as a parody.

COP27 U-turn on the cards following global backlash and reports that Boris Johnson could attend

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
31 October, 2022

The former PM’s plans to attend the climate summit are seen as a snub to Sunak, who is now reportedly considering a volte face by attending the event.  

Frances O'Grady calls for government to work with trade unions

Public workers at ‘breaking point’ and millions close to quitting, warns TUC

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
31 October, 2022

The public sector could face a ‘mass exodus’ of key workers unless ‘decent pay rises’ are delivered, says Frances O’Grady.

Braverman
News

Pressure mounts on Rishi Sunak over reappointment of Suella Braverman

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
31 October, 2022

Backlash grows over the prime minister’s decision to reinstall Braverman as home secretary just six days after she was forced out for a security breach.

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