Kemi Badenoch criticised Rachel Reeves as the ‘country’s worst Chancellor’ for the chaotic recent Budget, and the Conservative leader criticised the Chancellor’s handling of leaks and U-turns in a strong Commons performance. Ms Badenoch criticised Labour’s economic plan, labelling it a ‘Budget for Benefit Street’ due to increased taxes on houses, cars, and pensions. ToContinue reading “Misery Smorgasbord”
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Minister Questioned On PIP Welfare U-Turn – ‘How On Earth Did It Get To This Point’
After a tough week for the prime minister, a government minister was questioned about Keir Starmer’s reversal on disability benefit reduction. After the government was obliged to make significant concessions last week to prevent a humiliating Commons loss, Baroness Jacqui Smith, the minister of skills, was under pressure. In a dramatic climbdown on Thursday, theContinue reading “Minister Questioned On PIP Welfare U-Turn – ‘How On Earth Did It Get To This Point’”
‘Deeply Dishonest’ Claims By Keir Starmer
For once Sir Keir Starmer was in tune with the mood of the country when he said he was ‘angry’ after more than 1,000 Channel migrants arrived over the weekend. But the Prime Minister was made to look foolish after being criticised for making ‘deeply dishonest’ claims about Labour’s record on small boats. Sir Keir boasted inContinue reading “‘Deeply Dishonest’ Claims By Keir Starmer”
Rayner Urges Rachel Reeves To Strip Middle-Class Child Benefits
Angela Rayner has encouraged Rachel Reeves to strip middle-class families of child benefits payments, it has been claimed. The Labour Deputy Prime Minister urged the treasury to ‘claw back’ the benefit from families where the highest earner’s annual earnings were between £50,000 and £80,000, The Telegraph first reported. If taken forward, the decision would undo an announcement by the Tories in March 2024 thatContinue reading “Rayner Urges Rachel Reeves To Strip Middle-Class Child Benefits”
Keir Starmer Says NHS Must ‘Reform Or Die’
Keir Starmer warned that the ‘broken’ NHS must ‘reform or die’ after a damning report found billions of pounds in extra investment has failed to boost performance. The PM gave a sobering speech about the health service’s challenging future and emphasised the necessity of taking immediate action to reduce wait times and increase access. He will stress,Continue reading “Keir Starmer Says NHS Must ‘Reform Or Die’”
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?”
LIVING HELL
MAN: I’m 65 years old, homeless, and doing a dead-end job. I’m told I have to work until the day I die. In October 2023, Gary Evans left his private rental apartment of 13 years to take a new position as a live-in caretaker. However, his intentions were derailed when the woman he was supposedContinue reading “LIVING HELL”
A Judge Rules Marshmallows Are Not Sweets After Finding The Treats Can Be Roasted And Eaten Off A Stick And Are Therefore VAT Exempt
A judge’s decision that marshmallows are not sweets because they may be roasted and consumed off of a stick has resulted in a confectionery company winning a significant tax dispute. It means one of Britain’s top confectionary firms, Innovative Bites Ltd., can dodge a £470,000 value-added tax bill. The firm that imports American ‘sweets and treats’Continue reading “A Judge Rules Marshmallows Are Not Sweets After Finding The Treats Can Be Roasted And Eaten Off A Stick And Are Therefore VAT Exempt”
Bankrupt Labour-Run Local Authorities Threaten To Hike Council Tax To Balance Their Books By Turning Off Streetlights And Cutting Bin Collections
Residents of Birmingham will see significant increases in council taxes along with reduced services as the “bankrupt” town hall joins a growing number of local governments in their financial crunch. City councillors are set to vote on a ‘devastating’ package that would see taxes rise nearly 10 percent in each of the next two years—aroundContinue reading “Bankrupt Labour-Run Local Authorities Threaten To Hike Council Tax To Balance Their Books By Turning Off Streetlights And Cutting Bin Collections “
In The Budget, Jeremy Hunt Targets Smokers And Vapers
The price of a packet of cigarettes could hit £16 as Jeremy Hunt targets smokers and vapers in the budget. To discourage kids from being drawn to vaping devices, the Chancellor plans to introduce a new tax that will generate income for the Treasury. Tobacco levies will be increased in the budget package the followingContinue reading “In The Budget, Jeremy Hunt Targets Smokers And Vapers”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 