‘Disgraceful’: Unions react to the autumn statement
‘The chancellor has decided to double down on the Conservatives’ recipe for recession, ushering in a new era of austerity in public services.’
Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
The migrant ‘crisis’: A divisive Tory distraction of government making
The shocking stories about people’s experience of Britain who are fleeing poverty and persecution, and the political hysteria to ‘gain control’ of the situation, have not been created by too many refugees coming here. Rather, they are the result of Tory government asylum system failings.
Fuel poverty film projected onto Rishi Sunak’s mansion by activists
Campaigners beamed scenes from a documentary about the energy crisis onto the prime minister’s £1.5m Georgian manor house in North Yorkshire.
‘We will not pay for their crisis:’ Day of action taking place across the UK
In response to the autumn statement, the People’s Assembly has organised a coordinated National Day of Action.
Living Wage Week: Giving low-earners a Real Living Wage would boost economy by £1.7bn, research finds
Raising the income of minimum wage workers would not only help those struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, but would give the economy a huge boost, says the Living Wage Foundation.
PMQs: Angela Rayner calls for Dominic Raab to apologise for ‘bullying’ allegations
‘This is anti-bullying week, will he apologise?’
Dominic Raab hit with two official ‘bullying’ complaints
Two complaints have been filed against the deputy prime minister over his behaviour at work.
Chancellor must act to protect local services, says Local Government Association
‘Local government remains the fabric of our country but many of the vital services we provide face an existential crisis.’
Lord Frost slammed for joining climate sceptic lobby group
Britain’s former chief Brexit negotiator has joined the Global Warming Policy Foundation and claims ‘we’re not in a crisis.’
Campaigners warn journalist arrests could become common under Public Order Bill
Justice, a law reform and human rights charity, has raised concerns that if the impending Public Order Bill is passed into law, the detention of journalists may become ‘commonplace.’