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”
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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 “
A Brexit-Style In-Out Vote May Be Granted To London Boroughs Over Ulez
Voters could be given the opportunity to scrap an extension of Sadiq Khan’s green Ulez vehicle tax if the Tories take power in London. Samuel Kasumu, an ex-adviser to Boris Johnson who wants to be the Tory contender at the next mayoral election, has said he would permit outer boroughs to hold referenda on remainingContinue reading “A Brexit-Style In-Out Vote May Be Granted To London Boroughs Over Ulez”
Britons Snap Up Wood-Burning Stoves As Energy Bills Rise
Demand for wood-burning stoves has surged as Brits opt to warm their dwellings the old-fashioned way amid skyrocketing energy bills. Retailers are reporting a lack of stoves, as manufacturers struggle to keep up with demand following supply chain and manufacturing problems during the pandemic and a shortage of materials like cast iron and steel. SomeContinue reading “Britons Snap Up Wood-Burning Stoves As Energy Bills Rise”
Scientist Warns That Human Penises Are Shrinking Because Of Pollution
Penises are shrinking and genitals becoming malformed because of pollution, an environmental scientist has warned in a new book describing the difficulties facing human reproduction. Dr Shanna Swan wrote that humankind is facing an existential crisis in fertility rates as a result of phthalates, a chemical used when manufacturing plastics that impact the hormone-producing endocrineContinue reading “Scientist Warns That Human Penises Are Shrinking Because Of Pollution”