The lack of childcare provision is laid bare by figures showing no constituencies in England have enough spaces for all under-fives. Despite a Government pledge to extend free childcare, research shared with a newspaper outlet, and highlights the lack of providers in most areas. Only 32 constituencies out of 533 did early years centres haveContinue reading “In England, No Constituency Has Enough Childcare Spaces For All Under-Fives”
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Liz Truss Has Seventeen Days To Save Her Job
Mutinous Conservative MPs have given Liz Truss seventeen days to save her job. Tory whips warned she could face a leadership challenge if Kwasi Kwarteng’s economic statement on October 31 fails to end the turbulence in the financial markets, and it was reported that Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt were being lined up on aContinue reading “Liz Truss Has Seventeen Days To Save Her Job”
During The Tory Crown Battle, Who Will Prevail?
Liz Truss is mounting an all-out bid to overhaul Penny Mordaunt in the Tory leadership race as the four remaining candidates gear up for another crucial knockout vote. Conservative MPs will whittle the numbers down to three this afternoon, with Rishi Sunak apparently guaranteed a place in the final run-off ballot of party members, withContinue reading “During The Tory Crown Battle, Who Will Prevail?”
Conservative MPs Threaten Rebellion Over Boris Johnson’s Decision To Water Down The Cap On Social Care Costs
Boris Johnson is facing growing Tory resistance over his decision to water down a new cap on social care costs. Conservative MPs are demanding the Government rethink a change to the Prime Minister’s social care plans which was slipped out last week. Small print relating to the reforms means that means-tested support from local authoritiesContinue reading “Conservative MPs Threaten Rebellion Over Boris Johnson’s Decision To Water Down The Cap On Social Care Costs”