Labour’s decision to reconsider WASPI compensation offers ‘glimmer of hope’, says Unison
“What started out as an administrative error was compounded by successive governments reneging on their promises. It’s time for ministers to put things right.”
Left Foot Forward
Majority of public support net zero in blow to Nigel Farage, poll finds
Despite climate change having catastrophic effects, with extreme weather events on the rise, including heat waves, droughts and flooding, right-wing politicians have sought to rubbish net zero policies,
Nigel Farage downplays problem gambling and says gambling industry shouldn’t face higher taxes
“Gambling has social harms attached to it. It preys on vulnerable people, so they absolutely should be paying more.”
Tories criticised for saying BBC should ‘grovel’ to Donald Trump
Speaking on Times Radio on Tuesday, shadow culture secretary Nigel Huddleston said the BBC must pull out all the stops to avoid leaving licence fee payers facing a huge legal bill.
Andy McDonald MP: Nigel Farage is defending the wealthy while asking everyone else to tighten their belts
Farage’s speech was framed as an appeal to “growth,” but it was a defence of privilege. He fretted over inheritance and “exit” taxes that inconvenience the rich.
Ed Davey blasts Nigel Farage for teaming up with Trump to attack the BBC
“I think people need to see through Nigel Farage, and see through Donald Trump and realise what they’re trying to do to our great country.”
Billionaire Tory donor and JCB chair Lord Bamford gives Reform UK £200,000
“Lord Bamford’s latest political donation makes the point, yet again, that we need a cap on donations.”
How right-wing attacks have led to resignations at the BBC
“This is the most abysmal, pathetic thing. The BBC head resigning because the corporation is not supine *enough* to the far-right.”
Fire Brigades Union slams Reform in Kent for causing “threat to public safety”
Reform UK’s councillor suspensions have left the council’s fire authority unable to function properly
Labour restores whip to four MPs who voted against welfare cuts
‘There will always be disagreements in politics, what defines us is how we resolve them.’