Left Foot Forward
Group of millionaires urges government to introduce wealth tax to ‘lift kids of out poverty’
“The gap between the super-rich and everyone else grows by the day."
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.”
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.