Assisted dying law ‘could be talked out’ in Commons showdown this week as Cabinet minister brands plan a ‘state death service’… despite poll showing two-thirds of Brits back the move in principle_Nhy
MPs are bracing for a bitter struggle over the assisted dying law this week with warnings it could be ‘talked out’. Tensions are rising with the Commons set to debate the issue on Friday and potentially vote for the first…
If people refuse to work they WILL lose their benefits, insists Labour as Starmer’s vows to crack down on huge welfare bill is branded a ‘hollow promise’_Nhy
A Cabinet minister wriggled today as she was repeatedly pressed on whether young people face benefits cuts if they refuse to take up jobs or training. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall finally committed to the move after a toe-curling…
Locals outraged by council’s ‘dreadful’ plan to build 17,000 newbuild homes in the Essex countryside_Nhy
Locals of a beautiful English town have vented their fury at a council’s plan to build almost 17,000 houses on the green belt surrounding their homes. On Wednesday, Basildon Council opened up its plan to build 27,111 houses around the…
Keir Starmer declares war on benefits Britain: Prime Minister vows to crack down on £137billion welfare ‘blight’_Nhy
Sir Keir Starmer today pledges to crack down hard on the ‘bulging benefits bill blighting our society’ as he tries to steal the Tories‘ political clothes over abuses of the welfare system. The Prime Minister uses an article in today’s Mail on Sunday…
Keir Starmer vows to concentrate on domestic matters following backlash over constant globe trotting_Nhy
Sir Keir Starmer has told aides he will concentrate on domestic matters after constant globe trotting has led to him being dubbed ‘Never Here Keir’ in Westminster. Labour MPs have grown increasingly restive about the amount of time the Prime Minister has spent…
Health Minister accused of ‘age discrimination’ after telling pensioner he was not getting shingles vaccine because it would not make ‘optimal use of NHS resources’_Nhy
A health minister has been accused of ‘age discrimination’ after telling a pensioner he was not getting a shingles vaccine because it would not make ‘optimal use of NHS resources’. The jab – which greatly reduces the chances of developing the viral…
Justice Secretary turns against Labour’s assisted dying bill, saying it will be a ‘state death service’ – despite two thirds of country backing it_Nhy
The UK should ‘never offer death as a service’, the Justice Secretary has said, in a strongly worded intervention over the assisted dying Bill ahead of a historic Commons vote next week. If a bill put forward by the Labour MP Kim…
Harold Shipman inquiry lawyer warns legalising assisted dying could create ‘death clinics’ as safeguards ‘are likely to be eroded over time’_Nhy
The lead lawyer in the Harold Shipman inquiry has urged MPs to oppose legalising assisted dying in this week’s vote because it could create ‘death clinics’. The proposed legislation is open to abuse by ruthless GPs, Dame Caroline Swift has…
Pubs ‘deeply and painfully wounded’ in wake of Autumn Budget as industry chief warns of further closures and job losses following £650 million hit to the sector_Nhy
The Budget is a ‘deep and painful wound’ for pub trade, an industry boss has warned amid sinking confidence in the Government. Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association, warned venues will shut, jobs will be lost and…
Jeremy Clarkson issues dreadful warning as he brands Keir Starmer ‘a nightmare’ who ‘doesn’t even eat meat’ in growing rebellion against Labour’s inheritance tax grab_Nhy
Jeremy Clarkson has branded vegetarian Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer a ‘nightmare for farmers’ amid growing row over Labour’s inheritance tax raid. Farmers have said they will be forced to sell off their holdings after Chancellor unveiled a £500 million tax grab on the farming…