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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Black women twice as likely to have a stillbirth than white women, new report finds
“This report paints a stark and deeply worrying picture of the impact of deprivation and inequality.”
Who exactly are Restore Trust, the ‘anti-woke’ campaign group targeting the National Trust?
The group was formed following a report by The National Trust which highlighted connections between 93 of its historic places and colonialism and slavery.
Government should fund construction of 100,000 new green council homes every year, says LGA
One in 10 households in need of housing are stuck on council waiting lists for over five years as a result of the chronic shortage of affordable homes.
50,000 sign petition urging government to fund maternity services as ‘midwife exodus’ looms
“Morale among staff is low and has been worsened by the recent pay award in England.”
Sir David Amess: Tributes pour in from across the political spectrum for ‘hugely kind MP’
Tributes have poured in from across the political spectrum for the ‘hugely kind’ and ‘irreplaceable MP’.
Prof Prem Sikka: The government’s claims of not being able to lift retirees out of poverty are not credible
‘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.’
Charities warn more needs to be done to end families being trapped in temporary accommodation in Scotland
The Scottish National Party has come under fire over its handling of homeless families.
Tommy Sheppard MP: Keir Starmer’s attacks on the SNP show a great deal of ignorance
‘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.’
Schools are propping up a ‘failing welfare state’ – report
Families in need are turning to schools for the support the welfare system is failing to provide.
Our cash-starved NHS is being forced to turn to the private sector for investment and capacity
‘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.’