Wine glasses had been charged, solid silver teaspoons clinked in fine bone china cups and shimmering candles were casting a warm glimmer over the gilded frames of large oil portraits as Sir Keir Starmer rose to speak. It was late one Thursday night in January 2017, and our then Shadow Brexit Secretary found himself addressingContinue reading “It Would Appear That Sir Keir Starmer Is An A+ In Terms Of Hypocrisy”
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As ULEZ Expansion Comes Into Force, Sadiq Khan Ignores Fury Of Londoners
Sadiq Khan dismissed outrage from Londoners and increased Labour alarm today as the ULEZ expansion came into force. In a bruising round of discussions this morning, the mayor denied that expanding the ultra-low emission zone across the capital was an ‘anti car’ money-raising exercise. He shrugged off fears from allies of Sir Keir Starmer aboutContinue reading “As ULEZ Expansion Comes Into Force, Sadiq Khan Ignores Fury Of Londoners”
There’s A Possibility That Sadiq Khan’s Much-Criticised Expansion Of The ULEZ Scheme Will Be Scrapped
Sadiq Khan could be forced to ditch his planned expansion of London’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) after being dealt a fatal blow to Labour in last week’s Uxbridge by-election. The Mayor of London is now being told by the party’s top brass to think again about the much-hated scheme which has sparked protests from peopleContinue reading “There’s A Possibility That Sadiq Khan’s Much-Criticised Expansion Of The ULEZ Scheme Will Be Scrapped “
Currently, The BBC Licence Fee Is £159, But Ministers Plan To Scale It Back To Ease The Cost-Of-Living Crisis
A newspaper outlet understands that the BBC licence fee would be cut in real terms under planning being considered by Ministers to reduce the cost of living crisis for households. The £159 fee is expected to rise in line with soaring inflation next April, meaning viewers are facing a near double-digit growth in the charge.Continue reading “Currently, The BBC Licence Fee Is £159, But Ministers Plan To Scale It Back To Ease The Cost-Of-Living Crisis”
Inflation To Be Halved By Rishi Sunak
A new survey suggests that Tory hopes of maintaining power at the next election rest on Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt’s hopes of halving inflation and cutting mortgage costs before voters go to the polls. According to figures assembled for Mail Online, the state of the stumbling economy is far and away the most importantContinue reading “Inflation To Be Halved By Rishi Sunak”
Labour’s Ulez Britain
Labour is under pressure to rule out expanding a Ulez-style emissions tax from London to other major cities in the United Kingdom if it wins the next election. A policy document drafted by Sir Keir Starmer’s party supports the concept of clean air zones in major urban areas alongside the expansion of public transport. LondonContinue reading “Labour’s Ulez Britain”
Working From Home To Be Made A ‘Human Right’ As Part Of The Labour Election Manifesto
Labour plans to give people the legal freedom to work from home as part of its election manifesto, as well as making it easier for employees to strike. The policy to make flexible working the default option is featured in an extensive inventory of proposals being formally weighed up, which has been leaked. The keyContinue reading “Working From Home To Be Made A ‘Human Right’ As Part Of The Labour Election Manifesto”
Diane Abbott Loses Labour Whip After Making ‘Deeply Offensive’ Remarks About Jews Not Suffering Racism
Veteran MP Diane Abbott was this morning stripped of the Labour whip amid a backlash at her disgraceful suggestion that Jewish people don’t suffer racism. The former shadow home secretary has been suspended as a Labour MP by the party’s chief whip Alan Campbell while an investigation is carried out. Labour leader Sir Keir StarmerContinue reading “Diane Abbott Loses Labour Whip After Making ‘Deeply Offensive’ Remarks About Jews Not Suffering Racism”
Thousands Of People’s Phones Will Flash And Set Off Alarms As Part Of A Frightening ‘Armageddon Alarm’ Being Tested In The United Kingdom Within Weeks
The United Kingdom is set to test a terrifying ‘Armageddon alarm’ within weeks which will see thousands of people’s phones flash and set off warnings. Millions will hear an alarm sound from their phone and will receive warning text messages as part of the government’s new emergency alert system trial. The system is designed toContinue reading “Thousands Of People’s Phones Will Flash And Set Off Alarms As Part Of A Frightening ‘Armageddon Alarm’ Being Tested In The United Kingdom Within Weeks”
Bullying Probe Against Dominic Raab Now Has EIGHT Formal Complaints
No 10 Downing Street disclosed that Dominic Raab is now facing eight formal complaints about his conduct as an investigation into bullying allegations was widened once again. Downing Street said top barrister Adam Tolley KC had been asked by the Prime Minister to include a further five complaints in his ongoing investigation. The new allegationsContinue reading “Bullying Probe Against Dominic Raab Now Has EIGHT Formal Complaints”