Government urged to prioritise refugees’ lives after ‘deadliest year’ for Channel crossings
‘The journey across the English Channel in a small boat has always been perilous. But in 2024 it became more deadly.’
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Former Tory MP Jonathan Gullis complains he still can’t find a job after voters dumped him
‘I would have a little sympathy if he didn’t vote against feeding hungry school children’
Reform MP’s firm raked in over £100,000 in taxpayer-funded furlough cash despite making £7.9million profit
‘The company recorded a “£7.9million pre-tax profit in 2021 – with a further £2.65million in 2022.’
Elon Musk calls for Tommy Robinson to be freed in flurry of posts on X
Musk has used his social media platform to call for the far-right figurehead to be released from prison.
Reform UK MPs’ biggest gaffes since being elected
Spoiler alert: They made some pretty big blunders
Food banks at Christmas: ‘They’re thinking about having enough food, not celebrating’
A food bank manager and research and policy director at Trussell speak to Left Foot Forward about food bank use at Christmas.
Fran Heathcote: proposed 2.8% civil service pay rise ‘not anywhere near enough’
Left Foot Forward spoke to PCS and the FDA about the government’s recommended 2.8% pay rise for civil servants.
Financial strain threatens nursing profession, as tens of thousands of student nurses consider pulling out
An estimated 32,000 student nurses could drop out of their courses in coming years because of declining pay after graduation.
Which regions are keeping the £2 bus fare
‘Research shows families on lower incomes are three times more likely to rely on buses compared to more affluent households. For many, buses aren’t a choice – they’re a necessity for getting to work, attending medical appointments, or simply participating in city life.’
The Sun’s ‘Don’t Betray Brexit’ campaign mocked
‘Don’t Betray Brexit’. Why are they so worried? Because Keir Starmer has simply mooted the idea of discussing improvements to the Brexit deal with the EU.’