The polls that regularly appear on the pages of the right-wing press, frequently rely on loaded questions, selective statistics and audiences already primed to agree with the publication’s editorial position.
The longer-term political consequences of the pandemic’s spread of fringe beliefs are visible in the evolution of Reform UK. Its anti-lockdown positioning provided Nigel Farage with a means to reconnect with disaffected voters and reassert his political relevance, much as he had done, with notable success, during the Brexit campaign.
“It would make it easier for British companies to trade, collaborate and hire, and it would help restore the confidence international investors once had in the UK as a gateway to Europe.”
Labour have been busy. No one can accuse them of being ill prepared for Government, surprise though the early election date was, nor of inactivity in the first few weeks of government before recess.
‘We need new ministers to tax these profits fairly and mend Britain’s broken energy system’
RMT union demands Crown Estate profits be used to boost offshore workers
An eye watering figure…
So, who are the Tory contenders?
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Here are the key dates in the contest which will last around three months…
Labour’s Zarah Sultana has explained perfectly why Labour needs to scrap the cap and also said that the party can fund the commitment, it’s ‘just a matter of political will’.
Zahawi’s reported bid comes a week after Daily Mail owner DMGT pulled out of the race. It still remains to be seen whether Sir Paul Marshall, the hedge fund tycoon and GB News backer, will submit a bid.
The party board held a five-hour meeting on Thursday where it is understood they were told no firm timetable had been agreed by the 1922 Committee executive.
