Left-wing activists have staged a protest targeting the King’s throne in the House of Lords. Campaigners climbed over barriers during a tour of Parliament before displaying a banner that said: ‘Replace the Lords.’ They are thought to be members of the newly established protest organisation Assemble. The group said some of its members were detainedContinue reading “Activists Target King’s Throne”
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Two-Child Benefits Cap Could Be Axed
As Keir Starmer confronts his first Labour revolt, ministers have hinted that the two-child benefits cap may be removed soon. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall insisted the government must ‘do the sums’ before confirming that the policy will be ditched. The Prime Minister has been working extremely hard to quell mounting resentment among hisContinue reading “Two-Child Benefits Cap Could Be Axed”
The Show With The Highest Viewership On Christmas Day Was King’s Christmas Broadcast
On Christmas Day, the King’s Speech was the most watched programme, with 7.8 million viewers across six networks. The ten-minute Christmas broadcast attracted 5.9 million viewers on BBC One and 716,000 on ITV. Even though it was still the most watched show of the day, the number of viewers was significantly lower than the record-breakingContinue reading “The Show With The Highest Viewership On Christmas Day Was King’s Christmas Broadcast”
England And Wales Must Sell New Houses As Freehold
All new houses in England and Wales will have to be sold as freehold properties under ministers’ revived plans to phase out the ‘feudal leasehold system’. Next month’s King’s Speech, when the Government will set out its fresh legislative agenda, will include proposals to ‘restore true home ownership’ to buyers. Promised new laws will ensureContinue reading “England And Wales Must Sell New Houses As Freehold”
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