Keir Starmer refuses to repeat vow for UK to have fastest growth in the G7 as Tories warn he will be ‘back for more taxes’ despite record Budget raid_Nhy
Keir Starmmer today dodged repeating his vow for the UK to have the fastest growth in the G7 during PMQs clashes. The premier was challenged over the pledge by Kemi Badenoch as they faced off in the Commons this lunchtime. Sir Keir merely pointed…
New Transport Secretary admits rail fares will go UP under renationalisation – and she does not know how much Labour’s plan will cost_Nhy
The new Transport Secretary has admitted rail fares will keep rising after Labour‘s renationalisation. In her first round of interviews this morning, Heidi Alexander also said she did not know how much the policy will cost. The comments came after it…
More criminals will be spared jail to cope with shortfall of 12,400 prison spaces: Offenders will live under house arrest and wear tags – with Labour’s early release scheme set to continues for years_Nhy
More criminals will be spared jail after a damning report revealed the full scale of the overcrowding crisis. Delays in building new prisons means there will be a shortage of more than 12,000 places – and possibly as high as…
MPs’ outrage at ‘bonkers’ Labour junk food crackdown that will see porridge, crumpet and even muesli ads banned before the 9pm watershed (and you’ll need a PhD to work out what’s covered)_Nhy
Ministers have been accused of ‘losing the plot’ with a crackdown on ‘junk food’ ads that covers porridge and crumpets. The popular staples are among a bewildering array of products set to fall foul of the new rules on promotions…
Keir Starmer ‘planning to hand former chief of staff Sue Gray a peerage’ despite Labour shambles that saw her forced out as his top aide in Downing St power battle_Nhy
Keir Starmer is reportedly seeking to reward his former top aide Sue Gray with a seat in the House of Lords after she was forced out of Downing Street in a Labour power battle. Ms Gray, a former senior civil servant, stepped down as the Prime Minister’s…
Interest rates to stay higher for longer because of Labour’s monster tax and spend Budget, OECD warns_Nhy
Brits face interest rates staying higher for longer after Labour’s huge tax, borrow and spend Budget, the OECD said today. In its annual economic survey, the international body predicted that both the base rate and inflation will be above previous expectations. The OECD…
Air fryers and slow cookers to be given to pensioners to help reduce bills after winter fuel payments cuts_Nhy
Pensioners are set to be given free air fryers and slow cookers to help reduce energy bills in response to the winter fuel cuts, a council has said. Conservative-run local authority North Lincolnshire council will hand out energy-efficient appliances in the…
Labour’s prison release scheme could see criminals let out early for YEARS to come amid five-year jail-building delay_Nhy
Labour’s early release scheme for criminals looks set to continue for years after it emerged the prison-building programme is five years behind schedule. The taxpayer will also be hit with an additional bill of at least £4.2billion to pay for…
Minister says she understands frustration at Labour for launching blizzard of consultations and reviews since it came into power – revealing she would rather ‘crack on’ with implementing policies_Nhy
A minister says she understands criticism of Labour for launching a blizzard of consultations and reviews since it came to power 152 days ago. Jess Phillips admitted she feels frustrated because she wants to ‘crack on’ with implementing policies. But she insisted…
Rachel Reeves refuses FOUR times to repeat her ‘no more tax rises’ promise – as Chancellor opens door to new wave of hikes_Nhy
Rachel Reeves opened the door to a new wave of tax rises yesterday – just a week after ruling them out. During exchanges in the Commons, the Chancellor refused to repeat her claim last week that she would not be ‘coming…