‘Why should we trust you?’ MPs tear into Labour over Gibraltar after Chagos ‘surrender’_Nhy
A senior Tory MP tore into the Government this afternoon, demanding “why should we trust you” after a minister downplayed recent border tensions with Spain over Gibraltar. MPs accused Labour of emboldening Spain after their recent “surrender” of the Chagos Islands, pointing out that the…
Labour’s tax plans would ‘break manifesto pledge’: Top think tank warns Budget raid on employers’ NICs would be a ‘straightforward breach’ of party’s election promises amid fears Chancellor could milk £30bn from Brits_Nhy
Keir Starmer was warned today that raiding employers’ national insurance in the Budget would be a ‘straightforward breach’ of Labour‘s manifesto. The head of the IFS think-tank insisted the election document was ‘clear’ amid mounting alarm about the Chancellor’s plans. Ministers have…
David Lammy told to slap down EU’s new attempt to drag Britain closer and reverse Brexit
The EU has sparked fury this evening after foreign ministers urged the UK to allocate British troops towards Brussels-led peacekeeping missions. In the latest demand amid Sir Keir Starmer’s renegotiations, several EU ministers used a meeting with Foreign Secretary David Lammy…
Budget fears mount as Cabinet minister claims Labour manifesto only promised to keep NICs on hold for workers… and bank chief warns over raid on pensions_Nhy
A Cabinet minister fueled Budget fears today as he insisted Labour only promised not to hike national insurance on employees. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds delivered a strong hint that the levy is set to be increased for firms as he said the…
Lloyds Bank boss warns Labour against raid on pensions in the Autumn Budget over fears move could put ‘a handbrake on the economy’_Nhy
The boss of Lloyds banking group has warned Labour not to raid pensions in the Budget. Charlie Nunn said pensions were ‘critical’ and urged the Government to increase take-up, rather than tighten the rules. He said ‘anything that helps people…
Lee Anderson slams ‘nanny state nonsense’ as Labour create pub ‘banter police’ _ Nhy
Labour is set to enforce new ‘banter cops’ in pubs as a result of their new Employment Rights Bill, free speech campaigners have warned. Lee Anderson has slammed plans for ‘banter police’ in pubs (Image: Getty) In the new landmark legislation…
Keir Starmer under fire after ditching Tory attempts to relieve the burden on businesses – on the same day he vowed to scrap red tape for firms
Sir Keir Starmer was blasted last night for ditching Tory attempts to relieve the adminstrative burden on businesses – on the same day he vowed to scrap red tape. The Labour Government quietly announced yesterday that it would not go ahead with proposals put…
Sir Keir Starmer facing calls to sack his Transport Secretary after she nearly sank £1billion investment from P&O Ferries owner_nhy
Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to sack his Transport Secretary after she almost torpedoed £1billion worth of investment in Britain. Louise Haigh said last week she backed a boycott of P&O Ferries and branded it a ‘cowboy operator’ after it sacked…
Shortage of council planning staff could thwart Labour Government’s ambitious housebuilding plans, councils warn
A shortage of planning staff could thwart the government’s ambitious housebuilding plans, councils have warned. Planning departments have the worst workforce shortages, with 84 per cent of local authorities experiencing recruitment and retention issues, research by the District Councils’ Network…
Britain could face an exodus of wealthy people abroad if top-rate taxpayers are targeted in the Budget – as one million top-earners now pay more than two-fifths of all UK income tax, figures reveal
Last night Rachel Reeves faced fresh warnings that targeting this wealthy cohort could backfire as data shows 1.13million top-rate payers will add £124billion to Treasury coffers this year. They pay a 45 per cent rate on taxable earnings over £125,140 a year…