5 things we learned from Sir Olly Robbins giving evidence on Peter Mandelson’s appointment
Pressure is piling on the prime minister over the Mandelson scandal ahead of the local elections
Reform in turmoil: Deputy group leader of Cornwall Council defects
The bitter infighting and defections that have plagued Reform continue.
Nigel Farage refuses to commit to probing deputy’s corporation tax amid reports he failed to pay £100,000
Farage is choosing to bury his head in the sand
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A roundup of progressive news
Dominic Raab contradicts No 10 while attempting to defend image of PM and staff enjoying cheese and wine in lockdown
At the time the photo was taken, social mixing between households was limited to two people, who could only meet outdoors and at a distance of at least 2 metres
Lord Frost’s resignation shows how Boris Johnson’s Brexit chickens are coming home to roost
‘The writing was on the wall months ago when Joe Biden closed the door on any quick trade deal with the UK and warned Johnson about risking the Good Friday Agreement.’
Warning issued about using the NHS as a vaccination service every few months
The head of the Covid vaccination programme has issued caution about reorienting the NHS to vaccination every three to six months.
Government faces legal action over Home Office’s treatment of EU citizens in UK
A statutory body created to protect the rights of EU citizens living in Britain post-Brexit has launched a legal challenge against the Home Office.
‘Economically illiterate and morally wrong’: Calls for the government to bailout beleaguered hospitality sector
A far cry from the ‘Eat Out To Help Out’ mantra of the summer 2020, the people of Britain are being urged to limit trips to the pub, as omicron variant cases soar.
Mass protest planned against Nationality and Borders Bill outside Downing Street
The protest will take place on Sunday at 1pm outside Downing Street
Leave voters turn their back on Johnson’s Brexit deal – report finds
After living with the UK-EU trade deal for almost a year, opinion among Brexiteers on the merits of the deal negotiated by Prime Minister is leaning from approval to disproval.
Calls for a formal progressive alliance after Lib Dem win in North Shropshire
Are the voters ahead of political parties on this issue
Prof Prem Sikka: Income and wealth need to be redistributed and public services rejuvenated
‘The neoliberal economic policies have increased social tensions but have failed to energise the economy. They have impoverished people and turned town centres into economic deserts.’