Almost 320,000 people will be homeless this Christmas because of the housing crisis. There’s one in 200 people that are living in makeshift accommodation, hostels or sleeping rough, and the amount of homeless has increased by 13,000 last year to 319,837. This includes 294,952 people in emergency accommodation or B&Bs, 5,096 rough sleepers, 14,867 inContinue reading “Christmas Housing Crisis”
Author Archives: Angela Lloyd
Second Brexit Referendum
Theresa May rubbished calls for a second Brexit election as absolutely ridiculous, and during a feisty Prime Minister’s Questions, the leader encountered additional criticism for her planned Withdrawal Agreement. Recent polls reveal a large preponderance of people would like no Brexit at all, and the will of the people can change, the will of theContinue reading “Second Brexit Referendum”
Becoming Homeless Under Universal Credit
A pensioner who cares for her brain-damaged teenage granddaughter worries they could lose their home because of benefit cuts as she goes over to Universal Credit. Jean Godfrey has brought up Emily Lydon, who has the human kind of mad cow disease since she was a baby. The 19-year-old’s condition started in the womb whenContinue reading “Becoming Homeless Under Universal Credit”
Preparing For The Challenge
Theresa May is mounting a tour of the United Kingdom and planning to challenge Jeremy Corbyn to a live TV debate on Brexit, and if agreed the show could happen on Sunday 9 December, days before the Commons vote. The reports come despite chicken Mrs May ducking calls for TV debates during last year’s generalContinue reading “Preparing For The Challenge”
Just Like Hillary Clinton
Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka sent hundreds of e-mails about official business from her personal account, it’s been reported. The top White House aide used personal e-mail for much of 2017 before realising the use infringed federal records rules, and messages published by transparency group American Oversight show Ms Trump freely e-mailed a government official fromContinue reading “Just Like Hillary Clinton”
Sweary Rant Over Brexit
Soapstar Danny Dyer’s on his soapbox again as he criticised Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage in an expletive-filled tirade over Brexit, as the EastEnders actor turned on the former foreign secretary for his “stupid haircut” and the ex-UKIP leader for being “another p**** in a suit”. He further extended his sympathies to the Prime MinisterContinue reading “Sweary Rant Over Brexit”
Lord Lester Trousered
Lord Lester has trousered nearly £10,000 in expenses since he was indicted for being a sex pest but between the accusation being made in November 2017 and May this year he has received £9,485 and served only 32 out of the 102 sitting days. Peers can claim £300 a day solely for clocking in atContinue reading “Lord Lester Trousered”
Council House Tenants On Universal Credit
Council house tenants on Universal Credit owe an average of two-and-a-half times as much in outstanding rent as claimants still on old benefits, and Townhall bosses warn they’re grappling to cope with the welfare overhaul, which sees housing benefit paid to tenants rather than direct to landlords as under the old regime. Council tenants onContinue reading “Council House Tenants On Universal Credit”
Everybody’s Entitled To Change Their Mind
Conservatives win general elections but Labour never lifts its hands in submission by declaring the nation has expressed its policies it so bitterly opposed that must be embraced. Rather, Jeremy Corbyn promises to save the NHS, better salaries, unshackle trade unions and renationalise privatised industries such as the railways and the Royal Mail. When LabourContinue reading “Everybody’s Entitled To Change Their Mind”
Hidden Disabilities
Greater Anglia has introduced ‘Offer Me A Seat’ badges after the concept got thousands of comments of support on social media, and Twitter and Facebook users gave their opinions and comments leading to the idea of three badges, now accessible to those who may require a seat, but may not feel confident enough to ask.Continue reading “Hidden Disabilities”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 