Reform’s first year running councils: ‘The atmosphere in the chamber has changed’
Reform’s first year running councils seems to have been defined by a focus on ‘culture war’ issues
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Rishi Sunak’s plan to fine patients £10 for missing appointments is condemned by NHS leaders
“Charging patients for missed appointments would not only undermine the essential trust between doctor and patient, but ultimately threaten the fundamental principle that the NHS delivers free care at the point of need, for all.”
Sarah Owen MP: Women’s rights next on the list of government’s so called ‘war on woke’
‘Before the House rose for the Summer, there were debates on Roe Vs Wade, woeful rape prosecution rates, Danny Kruger MP saying women should not have the “absolute right” over their bodies and Dominic Raab’s threat to unravel women’s rights; not to mention that wink at the despatch box.’
Nadine Dorries’s popularity plunges among Tory members, new poll finds
Dorries was also condemned by Tory MPs over the weekend after sharing an image of Rishi Sunak about to knife Boris Johnson.
‘Reactionary and regressive’: Tory leadership candidates slammed for promising the return of grammar schools
“How anyone can still argue that grammar schools are the magic wand to improve our broken education system beggars belief.”
Petition to protect the right to strike garners thousands of signatures
As Truss and Sunak are branded “Thatcher tribute acts” for threatening the right to strike, momentum builds to secure this fundamental right.
Calls grow to bring energy back into public ownership, as companies report record-breaking profit
Reports of record-breaking profit for energy giants amid surging energy prices for households and a cost-of-living crisis, has sparked criticism and calls for energy to be brought into public ownership.
Andy Burnham’s plans to reform city region’s buses given the green light by Court of Appeal
“Brilliant news for the people of Greater Manchester.”
Prem Sikka: The $63.2 trillion shadow banking industry is likely to be site of the next financial crash
Private equity is a key part of shadow banking and has been buying-up many businesses. What private equity entails is private equity firms using funds raised from institutional investors to acquire and engage in buyouts of businesses.
BT and Openreach workers begin strike in first national telecoms walkout since 1987
More than 40,000 workers are expected to walk out today, with a second strike planned for Monday.