Labour will overhaul planning rules to build the ‘biggest wave of social and affordable housing in a generation’, the Deputy Prime Minister has said. Angela Rayner, who is also the Housing Secretary, said delivering the homes at scale is her ‘No 1 priority’ after accusing the previous government of giving up on building. Echoing the Chancellor’sContinue reading “Labour Set To Overhaul Planning Laws To Build The ‘Biggest Wave Of Social And Affordable Housing In A Generation’”
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Labour Supports £88 Billion Proposal To Resolve Problem Over River Pollution
Labour pledges to end the ‘national scandal’ of ‘stinking filth in our waterways’ by throwing the government’s weight behind an £88 billion investment in water firms. On the weekend that marks the start of the peak holiday season, Environment Secretary Steve Reed said the second biggest private sector investment of the Parliament—behind energy—would be devoted toContinue reading “Labour Supports £88 Billion Proposal To Resolve Problem Over River Pollution”
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”
Keir Starmer Strikes A Friendly Tone But Hints At Tax Raids And Softer Prisons
Keir Starmer warned of ‘tough decisions’ looming and tried to stop people from calling him ‘PM’ today as he kicked off his Red Revolution. At his first press conference in Downing Street, the Labour leader said questioners could call him ‘Keir’ as he acknowledged that his government will be ‘judged on actions, not on words’. HeContinue reading “Keir Starmer Strikes A Friendly Tone But Hints At Tax Raids And Softer Prisons”
Labour’s First Day In Power
More than 5,000 days have passed since Labour was last in Government. But Keir Starmer wasted no time in laying down the first tentative steps towards change yesterday as he selected his cabinet and assured voters he would begin to rebuild trust with a ‘country-first, party-second’ brand of politics. As outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak left NumberContinue reading “Labour’s First Day In Power”
Keir Starmer Plans To Use Satellites To Raise Council Tax On Those With Gardens
If Labour is elected, it has been accused of having intentions to employ satellites to spy on the size of homes with larger gardens to increase council taxation on those homes. Sir Keir Starmer’s party has dismissed the claims as ‘fantasy’, but Housing Secretary Michael Gove is standing firm that Labour will ‘hammer’ families ifContinue reading “Keir Starmer Plans To Use Satellites To Raise Council Tax On Those With Gardens”
Keir Starmer to unveil manifesto vowing ‘nanny state’ crackdown on junk food, VAT on private school fees and a fudge on tax hikes
Keir Starmer will look to twist the knife on the Tories as he launches an election manifesto pledging to focus on ‘wealth creation’. The Labour leader is bidding to capitalise after a poll showed he came out on top in a crucial TV showdown with Rishi Sunak. Sir Keir was roasted during the Sky News programme in Grimsby over claims he will hike taxes andContinue reading “Keir Starmer to unveil manifesto vowing ‘nanny state’ crackdown on junk food, VAT on private school fees and a fudge on tax hikes”
As A Child, Rishi Sunak Had To Live Without Sky TV
Rishi Sunak says he had to ‘go without’ Sky TV as a child so his parents could pay his expensive private school fees. The premier said his GP father and pharmacist mother wanted to ‘put everything’ into their children’s education so having no satellite television was one of the things they sacrificed. Mr Sunak spent hisContinue reading “As A Child, Rishi Sunak Had To Live Without Sky TV”
Cadbury Chocolate Now Comes In Security Boxes At Tesco
To deter stealing at Tesco, chocolate bars valued as low as £1.25 have been placed in security boxes. Milkybars, Galaxy, and Dairy Milk have been sealed in plastic containers. ‘Ask the staff’ stickers are attached to the boxes. Supermarket employees must obtain bars for customers; they cannot merely grab them from the shelves. They areContinue reading “Cadbury Chocolate Now Comes In Security Boxes At Tesco”
On The Day Keir Starmer Told Voters He “Knows How It Feels To Struggle With Bills,” He Wore A £500 Sandro Coat
Sir Keir Starmer was spotted wearing a £500 coat on the campaign trail, and on the same day he told voters he ‘knows what it feels like to struggle with bills’. On the other hand, after having his greatest day of the campaign, Rishi Sunak was spotted in casual attire boarding a sleeper train in Penzance.Continue reading “On The Day Keir Starmer Told Voters He “Knows How It Feels To Struggle With Bills,” He Wore A £500 Sandro Coat”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 