Tory press in hysterics over King’s Speech
One of the most hysterical reactions to the speech was to the proposed ban on ‘conversion therapy.’
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Rishi Sunak receives worse poll yet despite ‘hung parliament’ prediction
A further blow for the Prime Minister as Labour lead is biggest since Liz Truss
Amnesty launches global protest repression map, revealing UK is ‘worse than average’ on empowerment rights
‘The UK is rapidly aligning itself with a host of repressive governments we have previously condemned for the way they crack down on protesters, dissent and fundamental freedoms.’
Take Thames Water into public ownership petition amasses tens of thousands of signatures
The English model of privatisation is not normal, as 90 percent of the world runs water in public ownership.
Charities call for ‘complete reform’ of childcare system, including better pay for professionals
‘Childcare holds the power to tackle disadvantage by enabling parents to work and boosting children’s outcomes. But this opportunity is being missed and new government investment risks entrenching rather than changing an unequal system,’ says the JRF.
Thousands sign petition to end corporate pollution in UK rivers
The campaign comes as under-fire water companies apologise for repeated sewage spills.
Stop sewage by ending water privatisation petition attracts tens of thousands of signatures
Calls are being ramped up to bring water back into public ownership.
‘We will not pay for their crisis:’ Day of action taking place across the UK
In response to the autumn statement, the People’s Assembly has organised a coordinated National Day of Action.
Campaigners warn journalist arrests could become common under Public Order Bill
Justice, a law reform and human rights charity, has raised concerns that if the impending Public Order Bill is passed into law, the detention of journalists may become ‘commonplace.’
Andy Burnham’s plans to reform city region’s buses given the green light by Court of Appeal
“Brilliant news for the people of Greater Manchester.”