Tory MP Scott Benton slammed for ‘cruel’ migrant tweet
The MP for Blackpool South’s comment incited disbelief and outrage.
Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
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.
Public workers at ‘breaking point’ and millions close to quitting, warns TUC
The public sector could face a ‘mass exodus’ of key workers unless ‘decent pay rises’ are delivered, says Frances O’Grady.
Pressure mounts on Rishi Sunak over reappointment of Suella Braverman
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.
London Mayor calls for immediate rent freeze as homelessness rises
The government is being urged to take decisive action in the autumn statement to invest in housing benefit.
Thousands sign petition urging government for an inflation-matching pay rise
A petition to the health secretary Steve Barclay to increase pay for NHS workers by 11 percent to match inflation, has amassed more than 80,000 signatures.
MPs call for investigation into potential wrongdoings by climate sceptic think-tank
The cross-party group of MPs are urging the Charity Commission to investigate possible misuse of funds by the Global Warming Policy Foundation.