Daily Mail columnist mocked for defending Matt Hancock’s “I’m a Celebrity” appearance
‘He actually gets paid for writing tripe like this. The state of modern ‘journalism.’
Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
Why austerity doesn’t work
The government might be facing ‘difficult decisions’, but they’re not nearly as intimidating as those that many households are experiencing daily – like being forced to choose between heating and eating.
Thousands to protest over government’s ‘climate-wrecking plans’ on Global Day of Action
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 makes misleading claim about post-Brexit trade
The deceptive trade figures were also shared by the Conservatives and a number of Tory MPs on Twitter.
Trade unions join calls for immediate general election
‘It is clear we can’t go on like this, we need a general election now.’
Tory MP Scott Benton slammed for ‘cruel’ migrant tweet
The MP for Blackpool South’s comment incited disbelief and outrage.
Rise of the right-wing’s bid to infiltrate cornerstones of British society
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.
Further austerity could breach human rights obligations, says UN envoy
‘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
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
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.