Pensioners could lose their free London Underground travel perk as costs for the freebie soar to £372 million. Freedom Passes reduce daily expenses for millions of people in the capital by enabling pensioners to utilise London’s whole transport system at no cost. The scheme has always included Underground and Overground travel, but London Councils – the bodyContinue reading “Pensioners Could Lose Free Tube Travel Perk”
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Prisoner Release Backfires On Lammy
David Lammy is encountering a Cabinet backlash over his ‘cowardly’ and ‘incompetent’ handling of a mistaken prisoner release. The Justice Secretary’s unwillingness to respond to questions in the House of Commons about the release of an Algerian national has drawn criticism from other ministers. Brahim Kaddour-Cherif was incarcerated at HMP Wandsworth for trespassing with the intentContinue reading “Prisoner Release Backfires On Lammy”
Nigel Farage: ‘Zero Tolerance’ Crackdown Could Halve Crime
Nigel Farage has declared he can halve crime as he warned that parts of British society are ‘collapsing’. The Reform leader insisted he could achieve the enormous reduction within five years, suggesting there would be a New York-style ‘zero tolerance’ approach. At a press conference in London, Mr Farage pointed to shoplifting and muggings in London, andContinue reading “Nigel Farage: ‘Zero Tolerance’ Crackdown Could Halve Crime”
Corbyn ‘Disgusted’ By ‘Cruel’ Government Cuts
Rachel Reeves has received a letter from Jeremy Corbyn condemning her and the government for their proposed reductions in disability allowances. In her spring speech last month, the chancellor said that the government would be drastically reducing the welfare budget. The £4.3 billion cuts package, which included significant reform to Personal Independence Payment (PIP), isContinue reading “Corbyn ‘Disgusted’ By ‘Cruel’ Government Cuts”
Wes Streeting Can’t Figure Out How To Fund Labour’s NHS Hospital Replacement Plan
Plans to replace deteriorating NHS hospitals that could put people at risk from collapsing structures are being shelved by Labour. Ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged 40 new hospitals by the end of the decade, but now the plan looks to be in ruins. Labour is set to announce that many of the crumbling NHS hospitals in EnglandContinue reading “Wes Streeting Can’t Figure Out How To Fund Labour’s NHS Hospital Replacement Plan”
British MP Opposes First Cousin Marriage Ban
An independent member of parliament voiced opposition to a planned British restriction on first-cousin marriages. Iqbal Mohamed, MP for Dewsbury and Batley, told the House of Commons that many people view family intermarriage as ‘very positive’. He said it was seen as something that could help ‘build family bonds’ and put families on a moreContinue reading “British MP Opposes First Cousin Marriage Ban”
Putin Threatens WWIII; Labour Cuts Military
Despite Britain’s increasing involvement in direct combat with Russia, Labour has promised drastic cutbacks to the country’s defence capability. In a surprising move which transmitted ominous signals to the Kremlin, 31 frontline helicopters and a couple of Commando assault ships were axed. The UK is set to lose an astounding 46 Watchkeeper Unmanned Aerial VehiclesContinue reading “Putin Threatens WWIII; Labour Cuts Military”
Keir Starmer Accused Of Deceiving The Public
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”
Keir Branded ‘Sir Kid Starver’ After Suspending Seven MPs Over The Two-Child Benefit Cap
As he prepares for his first questioning at the PMQs, Keir Starmer is already finding it difficult to control the enraged labour infighting. Just two weeks after securing his historic victory, Sir Keir will face criticism from the dispatch box after being thwarted by seven MPs in a vote on the two-child benefit cap. However,Continue reading “Keir Branded ‘Sir Kid Starver’ After Suspending Seven MPs Over The Two-Child Benefit Cap”
A Dossier Suggests MP Candidates Shared Antisemitic Slurs And Conspiracy Theories
After receiving a dossier indicating that MP candidates had exchanged conspiracy theories and antisemitic remarks online, the Green Party decided to look into the matter. Last night, the party had staff looking into files of nearly 20 general election candidates who have shared horrific material online, according to The Times. MailOnline previously revealed Joe Belcher, whoContinue reading “A Dossier Suggests MP Candidates Shared Antisemitic Slurs And Conspiracy Theories”
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