Child poverty in the UK has surged to record levels, and the data is brutally clear: the rise isn’t just “substantial” — it’s one of the worst increases in the developed world. The UK has seen the largest increase in relative child income poverty of all 37 high‑income countries between 2013 and 2023 — aContinue reading “Record Rise. Rich Nation. Kids Suffering”
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Richard Tice Slammed Andy Burnham On GMB
On Good Morning Britain, Reform UK MP Richard Tice launched a scathing on-air rant aimed at Andy Burnham, accusing him of doing a “bad job” on government spending and borrowing costs. Tice interrupted the presenters, slammed Burnham’s handling of borrowing costs, and mocked him as a politician who’s been “in nappies” since entering politics. That’sContinue reading “Richard Tice Slammed Andy Burnham On GMB”
Cash Rebel
Cash has worked perfectly well for two hundred years without passwords, signals or monthly fees, so the rush to get rid of it feels like someone trying to replace a perfectly good kettle with a “smart” one that needs Wi‑Fi, updates, and your bank details just to boil water. Cash is best — it’s theContinue reading “Cash Rebel”
Just A ‘Label’
Nigel Farage has publicly argued that many disability and SEND diagnoses are “over‑diagnosed” and create a “class of victims,” but charities and experts say these claims are inaccurate and stigmatising, and comments like this imply that a disability diagnosis, including lifelong congenital or hidden disabilities are just labels that fosters dependency. Nigel’s statement is extremelyContinue reading “Just A ‘Label’”
Nigel Farage Reveals His Home Was Firebombed
Arsonists targeted Nigel Farage by pushing a firebomb through the letterbox of his home, the Reform Party leader has revealed. Farage, 62, said the petrol bomb fortunately burnt out before causing any significant damage during the incident last year. He has marked the event as an ‘outright arson attempt’. Farage recalled how the attack, which came at the beginningContinue reading “Nigel Farage Reveals His Home Was Firebombed”
Londoners Over 60: Scrap Free Travel?
Travel passes for the over-60s are still in abundance. Should it be, even for the rich? Why not? We don’t get much for free while we’re here on Earth, but I’m not sure if it should be given to everyone. But those who are on a low income should be allowed a free pass. TheContinue reading “Londoners Over 60: Scrap Free Travel?”
A Dentist Gave NHS Patients An Ultimatum
Patients who queued for hours to get their dental care on the NHS were forced to pay for a hygienist appointment before being allowed to register, a BBC investigation has revealed. Prospective patients said they were handed an ‘ultimatum’, which saw hundreds pay £69 to sign up, despite policies stating that a healthcare provider cannot refuse an NHSContinue reading “A Dentist Gave NHS Patients An Ultimatum”
Jailed Over Russian Bribes
Russia is seeking to bribe Britain’s MPs to undermine our democracy, police warned today, as the former head of the Reform UK party in Wales was jailed for taking cash to back Putin’s allies. Nathan Gill was imprisoned for over 10 years today after receiving tens of thousands of pounds in bribes to give speeches, interviews, andContinue reading “Jailed Over Russian Bribes”
ONE OUT, HUNDREDS IN
Channel people smuggler warns 2,000 asylum seekers could be sent to Britain EVERY DAY using larger vessels in an industry now worth ‘hundreds of millions’ Sir Keir Starmer’s ‘one-in, one-out scheme’ has no likelihood of discouraging Channel migrants unless it is significantly scaled up, it was claimed today. The second migrant was successfully exiled to France as partContinue reading “ONE OUT, HUNDREDS IN”
Tube Strikes Begin Today With Limited Service Ahead Of TOTAL Shutdown At 6 pm
Britain’s largest city has been plunged into transport disarray as Tube employees begin their first full-scale strike since 2023. London Underground staff have begun striking this morning in an RMT-led dispute over pay and conditions, which will see the city’s major method of transport grind to a halt over the coming week. The union had demanded thatContinue reading “Tube Strikes Begin Today With Limited Service Ahead Of TOTAL Shutdown At 6 pm”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 