In an exchange dominated by defence spending, Burnham said: “We will do everything to support our national security, but it can’t come at the expense of social security.” Burnham’s line is essentially a pivot‑punch: a way of signalling that defence spending will rise, but not at the cost of the welfare state. The takeaway isContinue reading “National Security, Not At The Cost Of Social Security”
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Wales Just Went Full “Tell The Truth… Or Take The Walk”
Wales is genuinely on track to become the first country in the world where politicians can lose their jobs, or even face criminal consequences, for knowingly lying during election campaigns. This isn’t a rumour or a symbolic gesture: the Senedd passed the Member Accountability and Elections Bill in March 2026, which includes a legal dutyContinue reading “Wales Just Went Full “Tell The Truth… Or Take The Walk””
Andy Burnham Facing Fresh Pressure
Voters disapprove of plans to crown Andy Burnham as Prime Minister without a contest, new polls have revealed. One survey found that barely one-in-five voters – just 21 per cent – believe he should be installed immediately as Prime Minister. By contrast, 54 per cent think he should first face a Labour leadership contest. The PublicContinue reading “Andy Burnham Facing Fresh Pressure”
Anxiety And ADHD Are Workable, Says Tony Blair
Benefits claimants with anxiety, depression or back pain should have their handouts stopped, Tony Blair’s think tank has suggested. The former Prime Minister’s institute called for an “emergency handbrake,” warning that 1,000 working-age people are signing up for benefits every day, with the cost to the taxpayer set to hit £73 billion by the end of the decade. TheContinue reading “Anxiety And ADHD Are Workable, Says Tony Blair”
It Would Have Been Better If Brexit Hadn’t Happened, Admits Rachel Reeves
Rachel Reeves admitted that she wishes Brexit had never happened as she began her new drive to bring the UK closer to the European Union again. The Chancellor said she voted Remain a decade ago and would do so again, and regrets the fact that her side did not win. She claimed she did not want another referendum, sayingContinue reading “It Would Have Been Better If Brexit Hadn’t Happened, Admits Rachel Reeves”
Shambles On The Hard-Left
A rebellious threat to Labour was tottering on the threshold of disarray as its launch descended into quarrelling. Zarah Sultana dramatically quit Labour and said she would be ‘co-leading’ a new left-wing party with Jeremy Corbyn. After losing the whip, the staunchly pro-Palestinian MP, who has long been a critic of Keir Starmer, was already serving as anContinue reading “Shambles On The Hard-Left”
The Labour Party Faces Growing Pressure To Scrap Winter Fuel Payments
Almost eight in ten voters believe Labour should ditch its winter fuel payments policy. The party is under increasing pressure to reverse slashing the subsidy for 10 million pensioners amid a brewing backbench rebellion and a threat of ministerial resignations over more sweeping welfare cuts. A YouGov poll discovered that less than one in ten (7 percent)Continue reading “The Labour Party Faces Growing Pressure To Scrap Winter Fuel Payments”
A Candidate Who Called Hitler ‘Brilliant’ Oversees Party Vetting
The man in charge of vetting Reform UK’s candidates for the next general election glorified Hitler as ‘brilliant’. Jack Aaron, who was the party’s candidate in Welwyn Hatfield in last year’s election, also made remarks in the past calling Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad ‘gentle by nature’ and claimed Russia’s use of force in Ukraine was ‘legitimate’. His shocking views first cameContinue reading “A Candidate Who Called Hitler ‘Brilliant’ Oversees Party Vetting”
The Rebuilding Year Is 2025, Says Keir Starmer
So, it was the season of good cheer, loving each other and just making merry. Everybody was happy and laughing and then Sir Keir Starmer came along with his New Year transmission with all his assurances that he would transform Britain for the better, despite the threat posed by his political rivals and an opportunityContinue reading “The Rebuilding Year Is 2025, Says Keir Starmer”
Labour Voters Hate Starmer More Than Thatcher
According to a poll, even Labour’s own supporters believe that Keir Starmer is proving to be a worse prime minister than Margaret Thatcher. More in Common’s research provided more proof that Sir Keir’s start in No. 10 has left the British people utterly disappointed. Questioned who has been the best premier in the past 40Continue reading “Labour Voters Hate Starmer More Than Thatcher”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 