Former Tory cabinet minister Michael Gove said that Angela Rayner would never play “the role of political girlfriend to Wes Streeting” to assist him win a leadership challenge because she is more likely to succeed than he is. With rumours rife of a potential Streeting-Rayner pact to take on the Prime Minister in a leadershipContinue reading “Keir Starmer Shouldn’t Fear Wes Streeting – It’s Angela Rayner He Needs To Worry About”
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Secrets Sent To China By Spies
The government published bombshell evidence in the aborted China spy case, demonstrating how a parliamentary aide allegedly passed on secrets to Beijing within hours. Detailed details on MPs, China-related government policies and the ‘inner workings of the British political system’ were said to be passed on by parliamentary researcher Chris Cash, 30, to his teacher friend Chris Berry, 33,Continue reading “Secrets Sent To China By Spies”
Despite Labour Sneaking Through ‘Boiler Tax’, Miliband Admits Heat Pumps May Never Be Cheaper Than Gas Boilers
Heat pumps may never be cheaper than gas boilers, Ed Miliband has said, despite Labour creeping a ‘boiler tax’ through Parliament. Despite worries about potential consumer costs, the Energy Secretary reaffirmed that the government has no plans to impose a future ban on gas boilers. Boiler manufacturers will be penalised under the plan, which will go intoContinue reading “Despite Labour Sneaking Through ‘Boiler Tax’, Miliband Admits Heat Pumps May Never Be Cheaper Than Gas Boilers”
The Reverse ‘Rwanda Effect’
Hundreds of migrants have been detained after attempting to get into the UK by crossing the border from Ireland – an apparent reversal of the trend that saw asylum make the opposite journey to evade deportation to Rwanda. Officials claim that criminal gangs are charging up to €8,000 (£6,600) to transport migrants from Ireland into NorthernContinue reading “The Reverse ‘Rwanda Effect’”
A Furious Keir Starmer
According to Keir Starmer, during the summer riots, Britain almost ran out of jail space. Describing his ‘anger’ at the scenes of jubilant prisoners celebrating their early release last week, the Prime Minister said he had been left with no choice but to let out hundreds of criminals. Around 1,700 prisoners were released early lastContinue reading “A Furious Keir Starmer”
Yesterday, 500 Migrants Crossed The Channel Illegally
This weekend, hundreds more migrants who had entered the English Channel illegally in tiny boats were brought ashore. According to official Home Office numbers, 492 asylum seekers arrived in Britain yesterday. This comes despite warnings that people traffickers will continue to take advantage of the calm summer seas to send more people our way. AContinue reading “Yesterday, 500 Migrants Crossed The Channel Illegally”
What Taxes Will Rachel Reeves Hike In The Budget?
Fears are mounting about looming tax hikes for Brits after Rachel Reeves raided pensioners and warned of pain to come in the Budget. The Chancellor has been defending her remarkable political gamble after declaring the Tories had left a £22 billion black hole in the finances. She used the accusation as cover to virtually tear up Labour’s election platform—strippingContinue reading “What Taxes Will Rachel Reeves Hike In The Budget?”
Labour Set To Overhaul Planning Laws To Build The ‘Biggest Wave Of Social And Affordable Housing In A Generation’
Labour will overhaul planning rules to build the ‘biggest wave of social and affordable housing in a generation’, the Deputy Prime Minister has said. Angela Rayner, who is also the Housing Secretary, said delivering the homes at scale is her ‘No 1 priority’ after accusing the previous government of giving up on building. Echoing the Chancellor’sContinue reading “Labour Set To Overhaul Planning Laws To Build The ‘Biggest Wave Of Social And Affordable Housing In A Generation’”
What’s Next For Akshata Murty?
The focus of attention was on Rishi Sunak’s wife, who looked stunning in a geometric red, white, and blue tiered dress when she stood on the steps of Downing Street to give her farewell speech to the country. The eye-catching flamenco-esque dress Akshata Murty, 44, chose to wear—a £390 Lina frock from ethical fashion houseContinue reading “What’s Next For Akshata Murty?”
It’s All Change At No 11
As Sir Keir Starmer of Labour, the successor to Rishi Sunak walked into 10 Downing Street, the eyes of the country were fixed on him. But another changing of the guard was happening right next door, as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt also vacated his property at No 11—daughter in one hand, dog lead in the other.Continue reading “It’s All Change At No 11”