Silicon Valley influence on show at Trump inauguration
‘When the 3 wealthiest men in America sit behind Trump at his inauguration, everyone understands that the billionaire class now controls our government.’
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Trump orders withdrawal of US from WHO ‘in major blow to global health’
‘Withdrawal from WHO does not ‘Make America Healthy Again’’
Almost half of Brits worry Farage-Trump ties undermine UK national interests
Voters want closer ties with EU and are worried about Farage’s ‘close’ relationship with Trump, a new Savanta poll has found
Charities have funnelled almost £28 million into rightwing think tanks, Good Law Project finds
Thirty-one of the charities have links to people who have donated millions to the Tories
Corbyn and Palestine Solidarity Campaign criticise Met Police for their handling of Palestine protest
The PSC has accused the Met Police of “extremely heavy-handed and aggressive policing”
MPs push for extended paid bereavement leave for early pregnancy losses
‘Desperately needed and long overdue.’
Right-wing press spins more Brexit hypocrisy over Spain’s proposed 100% tax on non-EU property purchases
‘The Spanish holiday villa dream is over, thanks to Brexit.’
Devolution dispute heats up in High Peak over future council structure
‘Greater Manchester has the fastest growing economy in the UK. When you look at key economic indicators, like travel to work areas, all High Peak points towards the Northwest.’
Mark Carney, former governor of the Bank of England, hopes to save Canada from populism
Carney reportedly saw the Bank of England position as a stepping stone for his political ambitions in Canada when Trudeau stood down.
Manufacturing workers to strike after bosses reject demand for £1 pay rise
‘It’s time for company bosses to get back around the table and deliver the goods.’