Cross-party MPs ramp up calls for government to restore Electoral Commission’s independence
“Our democracy is not safe while the Electoral Commission is left so vulnerable.”
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Unite’s Sharon Graham calls for Labour to implement a wealth tax ahead of the budget
‘Everyday people cannot pay any more’
Minister slams Nigel Farage over Reform’s “Russia problem”
“Nigel Farage will talk out of both sides of his mouth but he has been consistent about […] his support and admiration for Vladimir Putin.”
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Telegraph mocked for Brexit and tumble dryer story
“Well at least the Telegraph was warning us Brexit would be a terrible idea.”
Patriotic Millionaires ramp up calls for the wealthiest to pay more tax
“People like me should pay more, it’s as simple as that.”
Labour MP Nadia Whittome calls for Keir Starmer to be replaced as prime minister
“Even if Keir Starmer had a radical change of direction, I don’t think people would believe him”
Nigel Farage faces calls to investigate any further pro-Russia links in Reform following Nathan Gill sentencing
Labour says Farage must “give the public a cast iron guarantee that any remaining pro-Russian links have been removed from his Party”.