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Labour and Lib Dem councillors in York unanimously supported a motion to replace First Past the Post with proportional representation
Successive governments have failed to learn lessons of Grenfell Tragedy
The conditions that facilitated the tragedy remain unchecked
We need to end the hostile environment, not create a moral panic against LGBT asylum seekers
Government policies are creating the conditions through which unethical actors can profit
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Tory peer facing three-week suspension for calling peer ‘Lord Poppadom’ and touching MP’s hair
“It is clear from both Lord Dholakia’s and Bell Ribeiro-Addy’s complaints and interviews that the incident had a significant negative effect on each of them.”
Two thirds of voters agree with capping political donations, new polling reveals
‘The public is fed up with the corrosive influence of big money in politics.’
Liz Truss uses new documentary to explain how ‘the blob’ caused her downfall as PM
The documentary is titled: “The Prime Minister vs the Blob”.
Time magazine slammed for choosing Netanyahu and Trump as ‘Person of the Year’ finalists
Time has included Netanyahu, despite him having been issued with an arrest warrant for committing crimes against humanity in Gaza
Majority of Britons say the UK should be trading MORE with the EU – more than any other trading partner
Following Trump’s win, just 34% believed that the UK should be trading more with the U.S., with 15% believing we should be trading less.
Thames Water boosts executive bonuses despite rise in pollution and sewage spills
Ofwat has blocked Thames Water from using customers’ money to fund “undeserved bonuses”.
Majority of voters with metro mayors favour further devolution, Labour Together finds
Good news for metro mayors: more voters have a positive view of them than a negative one
A Chance to Build: Why reforming planning committees is essential to tackle the housing crisis
Planning committees are often dominated by councillors whose decisions reflect political convenience and vocal local opposition rather than the broader public interest.
Nigel Farage’s biggest backer tried to send donation via third party to make it look as though he had a ‘broader base of support’
Yet more embarrassment for Farage
Trade unions say proposed pay increase is an ‘insult’ to millions of public sector workers
Unison, the BMA, Unite and the NEU have all said a 2.8% pay rise next year isn’t enough