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Who’s the odds-on favourite to win Tory leadership race as nominations close today
Which Tory MP is currently being tipped to win the Conservative leadership race?
‘Running on Empty’: UK arts spending among lowest in Europe, new report finds
The report warns that the reduction in funding has led to a significant decline in the number of students enrolling in arts education and a broader ‘marginalisation’ of the arts in state-funded schools.
New research reveals devastating impact of the two-child benefit cap
The study found that 23 percent of families with three children and 26 percent of families with four or more children experienced food insecurity in June, compared to 17 percent of households with one or two children and 12 percent of households without children.
Charities welcome closure of Bibby Stockholm barge but urge Labour to act sooner
‘The current living conditions on the barge continue to pose significant humanitarian and health concerns. Delaying the relocation only prolongs the (mental, physical, and even fatal) distress and suffering of those housed there.’
Lee Anderson and Richard Tice spark outrage for defending Manchester Airport attack
‘This is possibly the best example of why Tice and the fascist private Reform business should never be allowed anywhere near power.’
How is Labour cracking down on MPs’ lobbying jobs and does it go far enough?
Ministers say the rule changes present 'a real start' to stopping the MP second jobs scandal