HS2: Labour Criticises ‘Back Of Fag Packet’ Transport Plan
Labour has criticised the government’s “Network North” alternative to HS2 as a “back of the fag packet plan”. The prime minister scrapped... Read More
Serious Concern Over Universities – Free Speech Boss
The stifling of free speech at English universities is a “serious cause for concern”, the new free speech chief at the Office... Read More
UK Must Break Out Of Tax Rise ‘Vicious Circle’ – Jeremy Hunt
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said he wants to stop the “vicious circle of ever-rising taxes” by reforming public services and the benefits... Read More
UK On Track For Record Tax Levels – IFS Think Tank
The government is on course to oversee the biggest tax-raising parliament since records began, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies analysis.... Read More
Train Drivers Strikes Could Continue Into Christmas, As Fresh Disruption Begins
The leader of the train drivers’ union has not ruled out strike action continuing into the Christmas period. Aslef’s Mick Whelan told... Read More
Grant Shapps Replaces Ben Wallace As Defence Secretary
Grant Shapps has pledged to “continue to UK’s support for Ukraine” as he takes over as defence secretary from Ben Wallace. It... Read More
Ministers Accused Of Betrayal After Animal Welfare Bill Scrapped
A bill aimed at banning live animal exports and introducing powers to tackle puppy smuggling has been dropped by the government over... Read More
PM Refuses To Commit To Migration Level Pledge
The prime minister has refused to explicitly commit to a Conservative promise to get net migration levels below where they were four... Read More
Priti Patel: Tory Leadership Errors Cost Us Dearly In local elections
Former Home Secretary Priti Patel will blame “those in power and control” of the Conservative Party for their heavy local election losses... Read More
Local Elections 2023: Labour Eyes Power After Crushing Tory Losses
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says his party is on track to win the next general election after the Tories were hammered... Read More
