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It follows a series of scandals over ‘pork barrel’ politics in the government’s levelling up spending.
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GB News’ Neil Oliver slammed over ‘anti-scientific, dangerous’ anti-vaxx tweet
GB News has tweeted a story by Neil Oliver in which he says giving Covid jabs to children is ‘grotesque’.
The Left should recognise there’s no such thing as ‘The Economy’
The Labour Party has oscillated between trying to “out-Tory the Tories” on the economy and radical economic policies “for the many not the few”, says Steve Melia.
Full list of candidates for the Green Party Executive announced
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Prof Prem Sikka: The Hancock scandal shows why we need proper regulation for non-executive directorships in government
‘Ministers have eagerly embraced the idea of NEDs and enrol trusted soldiers to advance their ideological projects.’
Why we need an independence referendum in Scotland sooner rather than later
‘If elections can be held whether in Scotland or even the USA, and if major events can be hosted whether COP26 or the Euros, it’s absurd to suggest it’s just not feasible to hold a referendum.’
Labour’s lesson in Batley: Treasure the Muslim vote
‘It is hard not to trace the apparent desertion en masse of British Muslims from Labour to the party’s lethargic attitude to Muslims and their concerns since Starmer’s election victory. ‘
How different parts of the left are reacting to the Batley and Spen result
It’s a win of major significance not just for Kim Leadbeater but for the Labour Party nationally.