5 things we learned from Sir Olly Robbins giving evidence on Peter Mandelson’s appointment
Pressure is piling on the prime minister over the Mandelson scandal ahead of the local elections
Reform in turmoil: Deputy group leader of Cornwall Council defects
The bitter infighting and defections that have plagued Reform continue.
Nigel Farage refuses to commit to probing deputy’s corporation tax amid reports he failed to pay £100,000
Farage is choosing to bury his head in the sand
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Outrage after Kemi Badenoch says that statutory maternity pay is ‘excessive’
The UK has one of the lowest maternity pay rates in the OECD.
Momentum builds for UK to catch up with European neighbours and embrace a four-day working week
‘In the UK, we work some of the longest full-time working hours in Europe, we have done for decades, and we also have one of the least productive economies.’
Over 41,000 people call for immediate funding for GPs to prevent appointment cuts
The campaign reminds Wes Streeting of Labour’s election promise to end the “8am scramble” for GP appointments by making it easier for patients to book appointments with their preferred doctor.
Doctors and dentists join calls for free school meals to improve children’s diets
‘Every day, we see the devastating impact of poor diet and food scarcity on the health of our children and young people. This cannot be right, and your government cannot stand by while it worsens.’
The tentacles of the Atlas Network: Progressive politicians beware…
As the Atlas Network and its affiliates pose a clear threat to meaningful climate action, Starmer should be wary of any association with them or their ideological allies.
Rejoiners head to London for National Rejoin March 2024, amid widespread dissatisfaction towards Brexit
This major anti-Brexit event comes amid widespread dissatisfaction towards Brexit. In recent months, polls have consistently shown that most voters believe Brexit has been a mistake.
The importance of the House of Commons Petitions Committee
Jamie Stone – the Petitions Committee chair – reflects on why the committee matters
Donald Trump claims ‘everyone knows Farage won the UK election’
‘I think Nigel is great, I’ve known him for a long time. He had a great election too, picked up a lot of seats, more seats than he was allowed to have actually.’
Why the UK’s regulatory system is an expensive farce
Accountants, lawyers and financial services experts are central to the flow of dirty money.
Former Tory chair quits party because it has become ‘far right’
This is a sad day for me. I am a Conservative and remain so but sadly the current party are far removed from the party I joined and served in cabinet.