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‘With leaders mingling with the oil industry that have directly caused the climate crisis, civil society groups are concerned about a lack of meaningful action from COP27. ‘
‘Research by the housing charity Shelter show that every 7 minutes in England, a Section 21 notice is served to a household.’
A roundup of news from progressive outlets…
The majority of members voted down a motion to condemn the National Trust’s participation in Pride events with 65% voting against it at the AGM
The average total pay for FTSE 100 CEOs rose to a record £3.9mn in 2021-22, up from £3.6mn in 2018-19.
The deceptive trade figures were also shared by the Conservatives and a number of Tory MPs on Twitter.
‘It is clear we can’t go on like this, we need a general election now.’
The MP for Blackpool South’s comment incited disbelief and outrage.
From the BBC to the NHS, the right has been gnawing away at well-liked British institutions, waging ‘politicised’ campaigns designed to influence direction. And the National Trust, with millions of members, is firmly in their sights.
‘Not aligning social benefits or minimum wages with increased costs of living is a retrogressive measure so the government would be violating its international human rights obligations.’
