Sir Keir Starmer is weighing up an Australian-style social media embargo for children aged under 16. The Labour Prime Minister formerly said he was ‘personally’ against the ban for teenagers but is understood to be ‘closely monitoring’ the policy. The world-first law was introduced on December 10 by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and sees under-16s banned from Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat,Continue reading “Keir Starmer Considers Social Media Ban For Teens”
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Five Strikes, You’re Out, Jenrick Says
A new ‘five strikes and you’re out’ policy with automatic jail terms for repeat offenders has been unveiled by Tory leadership contender Robert Jenrick. According to him, those found guilty of five or more offences will spend at least a year behind bars. Its goal would be to stop the large number of crimes committed by repeat criminals.Continue reading “Five Strikes, You’re Out, Jenrick Says”
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 “
Conservative Chief Lee Anderson Says He’s Not A ‘Lunatic’ For Demanding The Death Penalty Be Reinstated
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”