Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of ‘conning the public’ over his grim assessment of the state of Britain’s finances. The Prime Minister was accused of having ‘showered billions of taxpayers’ money on union paymasters while ‘parachuting donors and supporters into top taxpayer-funded jobs’. Sir Keir will this week warn of more pain to come asContinue reading “Keir Starmer Accused Of Deceiving The Public”
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Yesterday, 500 Migrants Crossed The Channel Illegally
This weekend, hundreds more migrants who had entered the English Channel illegally in tiny boats were brought ashore. According to official Home Office numbers, 492 asylum seekers arrived in Britain yesterday. This comes despite warnings that people traffickers will continue to take advantage of the calm summer seas to send more people our way. AContinue reading “Yesterday, 500 Migrants Crossed The Channel Illegally”
Preparing For Life Outside Prison
Prisoners who are close to being released are being allowed to host dinner parties in an experiment that has lasted years but has only just been exposed. Four ‘lifers’ are living in a ‘hostel’ where they reportedly cook for governors with meal kits from Hello Fresh and Gusto – a claim the Ministry of Justice hasContinue reading “Preparing For Life Outside Prison”
Labour Set To Overhaul Planning Laws To Build The ‘Biggest Wave Of Social And Affordable Housing In A Generation’
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’”
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”