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‘Even before the proposed suspension of the triple-lock, 2.1 million retirees (18%), including 1.25 million women, live in poverty compared to 1.6 million (13%) in 2012-13.’
The Scottish National Party has come under fire over its handling of homeless families.
‘No-one believes that Nicola Sturgeon is a Scottish Boris Johnson. Starmer doesn’t believe it himself. Yet, the Labour leadership tries to sell this fable.’
Families in need are turning to schools for the support the welfare system is failing to provide.
‘For the first time ever, more that 50% of an important NHS funded service – hip and knee replacements – are being paid for privately rather than delivered by the NHS.’
Councillors who have shared posts calling for Muslims to be deported, described Saudis as “sand peasants” and shared material comparing Asian people to dogs have all been quietly reinstated.
The directors of Restore Trust, reportedly include a financier who has backed a leading climate-sceptic lobby group.
The news you didn’t see this week…
Amazon could owe thousands of drivers who deliver its parcels an average of £10,500 compensation for each year they have delivered for the company.
Racially motivated hate crimes have risen by 12%.
