Nadhim Zahawi’s tax affairs under investigation by HMRC
Revelations about the investigation are awkward for Zahawi, given that HMRC falls under the control of the treasury.
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Wera Hobhouse MP: A national home insulation programme is vital to bringing down energy bills
Improving the energy efficiency of our homes brings down bills as people use less energy to heat their homes. It seems obvious, but the Conservatives don’t seem to recognise the urgency of this.
Resurfaced video shows Rishi Sunak admitting he has ‘no working class friends’
“Imagine having no working class friends. Unreal. I dunno why but I stupidly assumed that they at least knew normal people.”
Boris Johnson condemned for leaving behind a legacy of putting profit before lives
‘While we welcome Boris Johnson going, we must remember the Conservative government’s ideological attack on a publicly provided NHS remains and must be resisted.’
Daily Mail torn apart for running failed ‘Beergate’ campaign against Keir Starmer in torrid week for paper
The Daily Mail has had a torrid week, with a triple whammy of bad news for the paper.
Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner cleared of breaking lockdown rules by Durham Police
In a statement, the police said they will not be issuing any fines and no further action will be taken.
Prem Sikka: The government can afford pay rises for public sector workers in line with inflation. Here’s how
‘The government claims that wage rises are inflationary and that it can’t afford to pay. Such claims lack substance.’
Diane Abbott MP: We must resist the government’s assault on the Human Rights Act
‘When pressed, it is perhaps not surprising that ministers fail to specify any rights or even any specific rulings they find objectionable.’
Tory press brutally mocked for meltdown after Boris Johnson’s resignation
“Paul Dacre justifying his knighthood I see”
Boris Johnson wants to stay on as caretaker PM so he can have ‘lavish wedding at chequers’
“On brand.”