Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson says he’s not on some lunatic fringe for wanting to bring back the death penalty. The blunt MP for Ashfield said he’s entitled to have opinions after backlash to comments declaring capital punishment has a 100 per cent success rate. Mr Anderson was given the post by Prime Minister RishiContinue reading “Conservative Chief Lee Anderson Says He’s Not A ‘Lunatic’ For Demanding The Death Penalty Be Reinstated”
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Is Liz Truss Planning A Comeback?
Almost 100 days after she departed Downing Street as Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister in history, Liz Truss is reportedly planning a political comeback. The ex-premier made a visit to Washington DC before Christmas to attend a gathering of centre-right figures from across the world. It’s now emerged, in a string of private gatherings while sheContinue reading “Is Liz Truss Planning A Comeback?”
Renewal Changes For UK Passports
The government has announced a modification to British passport applications and renewals which will affect anyone who’s applying for the travel document. Announcing the proposals, the Home Office said there’ll be more increased prices on all passport applications and renewals. The modifications will be introduced next month, so if you need to renew your passportContinue reading “Renewal Changes For UK Passports”
Editors Say New Privacy Code Will Threaten Press Freedom
Ministers have been warned that press freedom is in serious danger from a proposed new data protection code of practice. The editors of newspaper outlets have urged the Government to use the proposed Bill of Rights legislation to exempt journalism from data protection law. In a joint letter, they said the draft code, which willContinue reading “Editors Say New Privacy Code Will Threaten Press Freedom”
A Petition Calling For An Early General Election Is Signed By 500,000 People
Almost half a million people have signed a petition demanding an early general election in the wake of Liz Truss’ turbulent time in office. Parliament will now argue the UK government and parliament petition after it passed the 100,000 threshold on September 29, the day Miss Truss pledged to stick by her contentious economic strategy.Continue reading “A Petition Calling For An Early General Election Is Signed By 500,000 People”
It’s All Changing!
Britain will see a wealth of modifications to everyday things as the Queen’s picture and logo on banknotes, letterboxes and stamps are replaced with that of the new King, Charles III. British money won’t be replaced overnight and the transition will take years as new coins and notes are created with the face of theContinue reading “It’s All Changing!”
It’s Not Like He Walked Into A Rave In Ibiza
Boris Johnson’s allies have played down the gravity of his Partygate penalty, with one minister suggesting it was no more serious than a parking ticket. Boris Johnson is expected to make a statement to MPs, with expectations of a full-throated apology for the £50 fix penalty notice he received for violating the lockdown laws. ButContinue reading “It’s Not Like He Walked Into A Rave In Ibiza”
Britons Face Tax Hikes… But Not In No 11
Rishi Sunak is scrambling to suppress a row over his billionaire heiress wife’s non-dom status amid claims she could have evaded millions of pounds in UK tax. Akshata Murthy, whose father is one of India’s wealthiest men, is facing scrutiny after it emerged she’s kept the status despite living in 11 Downing Street with theContinue reading “Britons Face Tax Hikes… But Not In No 11”
The Finns Will Decide If They Will Join NATO
Finland may make the call on whether to join NATO only weeks following Russia’s attack on Ukraine, with a decision likely during this spring. The country may join the transatlantic military alliance despite warnings of retaliation and military and political consequences from the Kremlin. Prime Minister Sanna Marin this weekend said that both joining NATOContinue reading “The Finns Will Decide If They Will Join NATO”
REMOVED John Bercow’s Private Secretary From His Official Portrait
A Commons committee has a difficult decision over what to do with a portrait of former Speaker John Bercow after he was found by an independent panel to have bullied staff and been blameworthy of abuse of power and authority. John Bercow has been banned from Parliament for life. However, the picture is still hangingContinue reading “REMOVED John Bercow’s Private Secretary From His Official Portrait”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 