Matthew Goodwin named as Reform UK candidate in Gorton and Denton by-election
We should point out that Goodwin is also a vocal supporter of Hungary’s Viktor Orban, an autocratic ruler known for attacks on free speech.
Number 10 says Andy Burnham was told in advance he would be rejected as Labour by-election candidate
No 10 “therefore interpret his application as an explicit attempt to destabilise Starmer and sow dissent, rather than – which he claims – see off the threat from Reform”
Why it’s time for CEO-to-worker pay caps
A new approach based on CEO to worker pay gap caps could ensure execs are committed to providing a public good, as opposed to being driven solely by financial incentives.
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Care staff begin strike over fire and rehire plans
Agency workers recruited by the trust are being paid significantly more than full-time staff, says UNISON. In some cases, they are getting an additional £7 an hour.
Over 3 years ago the government promised its own definition of Islamophobia. So where is it?
For far too many, when it comes to the list of concerns about the current corrupt and incompetent government, Islamophobia and prejudice against Muslims isn’t considered to be anywhere near the top.
Three Tory MPs ‘open talks to defect to Labour’
Three male Tory MPs who won their seats in 2019 are in discussions to switch parties.
‘Not legal’: Theresa May slams government’s plan to rip up Northern Ireland Brexit deal
‘This bill is not, in my view, legal in international law, it will not achieve its aims’
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Times slammed for ‘shockingly misleading’ bar chart on Boris Johnson’s popularity
‘The world’s most misleading graph in Today’s Times’
Barristers go on strike over legal aid fees
Junior barristers can earn as little as £88 a day in court for a bail application and are not paid for preparation work or travel, meaning they can end up earning less than the minimum wage.
Boris Johnson hit with new wave of no confidence letters
Boris Johnson’s announcement that he intended to run for a third term and govern into the mid 2030s, is said to have provoked Tory MPs
New documentary spotlights community activism and working class representation in politics
With nationwide train strikes and byelection losses for the Tories, this week has been defined by activism for change. In his new film, Daniel Draper highlights the power and struggles of local activism and working class voices in politics. LFF caught up with the filmmaker to find out more.
Conservative MPs have been exaggerating the pay of rail workers, Full Fact finds
An investigation by the independent fact checker confirms that the transport secretary and other Tory MPs have got their figures wrong when it comes to what striking rail employees earn.