PMQs: Tories mocked as shadow minister says the party is “getting stronger” despite Reform defections
“Funny joke!”
Dawn Butler MP: As AI develops at an eye-watering pace and abuse increases, we need a digital bill of rights
We must legislate to place firm guardrails around the individual, ensuring that our rights are protected regardless of how technology changes. We need to bolster our civil rights.
There’s no “iron law” that Labour must lose the Gorton and Denton by-election
Labour won Gorton and Denton with a 13,000 majority in 2024. Jon Trickett MP argues that to win it again, the government must urgently change direction.
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“Boris thanked me for my ‘Boris on the ballot’ campaign. He said he was enjoying following it and he wished me well.”
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Liz Truss wins support of economist who advised Thatcher and who got it spectacularly wrong on Brexit
Minford claimed that leaving the EU without a trade deal would have boosted the UK’s GDP by 4%
Nadine Dorries mocks Rishi Sunak for wearing a £3,500 suit and £490 Prada shoes
“Rishi visits Teeside in Prada shoes worth £450 and sported £3,500 bespoke suit as he prepared for crunch leadership vote.”
Top five painfully memorable Liz Truss moments
‘This is so awkward.’
Rishi Sunak cites misinformation as he attempts to woo Brexiteers
Brandishing his Brexiteer credentials, the former chancellor pledges to review all the ‘2,400 EU laws’ ‘getting in the way’ of British businesses to trigger a ‘new Big Bang.’
Channel 4’s strongest ever financial performance reignites criticism over government’s privatisation plans
‘These figures expose the privatisation plans as the shambles the industry always knew they were. Rather than struggling in the digital age, as ministers claim, Channel 4 is thriving.’
Voters think there should be a general election when Tories elect new leader, poll finds
People believe that after the Conservative Party has chosen a new leader, a general election should take place straight away, an exclusive poll for LFF has found.
Prem Sikka: Here are 5 immediate steps the government could take to tackle the cost of living crisis
‘Millions of Brits face the choice of living in a cold home, going without food and other essentials, not paying bills, and getting even deeper into debt. There is a strong prospect of riots and social disorder.’
Isn’t it time for further legislation to tackle social class inequality and classism?
According to the Social Mobility Commission, even when those from working-class backgrounds have the same education attainment, role and experience as their more privileged colleagues, those from poorer backgrounds are still paid an average of £2,242 (7%) less.