The three things DWP claimants could be barred from purchasing under the proposed Conservative “ration card” plan are alcohol, cigarettes (tobacco products), and gambling services. Only some claimants would be subject to these limitations, especially those receiving DWP benefits who have been given a community or suspended sentence in cases where drugs, alcohol, or gamblingContinue reading “DWP Claimants Could Be Banned From Buying These 3 Things Under The Ration Card”
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Council Houses Sold Off In The UK
The Right to Buy was not a housing policy. The initiative was political in nature. Although it produced homeowners, the social housing structure that first made those homes feasible was eliminated. Between 1980 and 2022, 1.98 million council homes were sold, fewer than 100,000 were replaced, that’s under 5 per cent. 40 per cent ofContinue reading “Council Houses Sold Off In The UK”
Farage Referred To As A ‘Toytown Trump’ By The “Marxist” Teachers’ Chief
Nigel Farage has exchanged blows with a ‘Marxist’ teachers’ leader whose trade union vowed to mobilise members to prevent him becoming Prime Minister – and dubbed him a ‘Toytown Trump’. Delegates at the annual conference of the National Education Union (NEU), which starts on Monday, will debate a motion calling for the trade union movement toContinue reading “Farage Referred To As A ‘Toytown Trump’ By The “Marxist” Teachers’ Chief”
As The Iran War Intensifies, Britain Has Just Two Days Of Gas Stored Up – Sparking Fears Of A Supply Crisis
Britain has just two days’ worth of natural gas in storage, sparking fears of a shortage crisis as the Middle East conflict endangers supplies. The UK’s gas reserves have dwindled from 18,000 GWh last year to 6,700 GWh, enough for just 1.5 days of demand, according to new data published by National Gas. There isContinue reading “As The Iran War Intensifies, Britain Has Just Two Days Of Gas Stored Up – Sparking Fears Of A Supply Crisis”
Starmer’s Classroom Class War
Labour has been accused of taking its class warfare into schools with plans to means-test funding based on parental income, in a move that could punish hard-working families. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson will publish a schools white paper aimed at revamping special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision and halving the attainment gap. A centralContinue reading “Starmer’s Classroom Class War”
One-In-One-Out Migrant Still In UK After Returning From France
The migrant who re-entered the UK via a small boat after being deported under the ‘one-in, one-out’ deal with France is still in the country, the border security minister has said. The Iranian man’s second dinghy crossing took place just 29 days after he was kicked out of Britain under Sir Keir Starmer’s flagship borders policy. The Conservatives previously saidContinue reading “One-In-One-Out Migrant Still In UK After Returning From France”
Veterans’ Digital ID Cards Announced
Veterans are to be offered new digital cards in the first scheme of its kind, which could act as a ‘case study’ ahead of a proposed government rollout of mandatory online IDs for every UK citizen. Starting today, veterans can use a government app to download a digital copy of their HM Armed Forces VeteranContinue reading “Veterans’ Digital ID Cards Announced”
POLL OF THE DAY: Should Keir Starmer Be Ousted As Prime Minister?
Following the humiliating dismissal of Lord Mandelson, Keir Starmer is dealing with growing discontent from both political rivals and members of the Labour Party. New Labour architect Mandelson was dramatically sacked from his position as US ambassador on Thursday after the emergence of emails to notorious paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, describing him as his ‘best pal’. ManyContinue reading “POLL OF THE DAY: Should Keir Starmer Be Ousted As Prime Minister?”
Welcome To The Little Chagos Islands!
A single London council has seen its housing bill for new migrants soar to £18 million after hundreds of Chagos Islanders arrived on top of the asylum seekers it was already paying for. The two groups combined have put a tremendous strain on Hillingdon Council which is the first port of call for those arriving at Heathrow to setContinue reading “Welcome To The Little Chagos Islands!”
The future of the Right is being shaped … in London’s most exclusive clubs
The future of Right-wing politics in Britain is being decided on the cigar terraces of Mayfair. As the opinion poll surge of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK shakes the foundations of the Conservatives, power-brokers from both parties are cutting deals and war-gaming defections on adjoining tables in the capital’s most salubrious salons. The Tories have been defined asContinue reading “The future of the Right is being shaped … in London’s most exclusive clubs”