Militant unions were branded selfish as they kickstarted the biggest rail walkout in decades during one of the busiest sporting weekends of the year, with 50,000 train workers walking out across the country. Members from the Aslef, RMT, Unite and TSSA unions are striking for 24 hours in a dispute over wages and working conditions,Continue reading “Britain Is Paralyzed By The Biggest Rail Strike In Decades”
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Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries Is Slammed By Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson slapped down one of his newest Cabinet ministers after she questioned the BBC’s long term future. Boris Johnson insisted the great institution would be around for a long time to come after Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries’ attack on the media monolith. She told a fringe event at the Conservative Party Conference in ManchesterContinue reading “Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries Is Slammed By Boris Johnson”
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant Will Be The Largest Ever Held
Organisers have said that next year’s Platinum Jubilee celebration will be the biggest ever put on, even topping events held in 1897 for Queen Victoria’s diamond milestone. Victoria & Albert Museum chairman Nicholas Coleridge, who is co-chairing the celebration, said 6,600 performers will take part in the closing day of celebrations in June. He addedContinue reading “The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant Will Be The Largest Ever Held”