Month: September 2024

Labour MPs who missed winter fuel vote given ‘feudal’ warning by whips.H

Letter warns abstainers over future conduct, while the one rebel MP apparently retains whip Labour MPs who missed winter fuel vote given ‘feudal’ warning by whips Letter warns abstainers over future conduct, while the one rebel MP apparently retains whip…

Starmer Faces Renewed ‘Cronyism’ Scandal Over Undeclared Lavish Gifts to Wife from Millionaire Labour Donor!H

Sir Keir Starmer is alleged to have broken parliamentary rules by failing to declare donations of clothing for his wife Victoria Starmer. The gifts, from prominent Labour donor Lord Alli, were not initially declared in the register of MPs’ interests. The Sunday Times reported…

Starmer puts ‘pragmatism’ before perceptions in meeting with Meloni.H

Some Labourites may see a hard-right populist but the British PM has an eye on the immigration policies of an all Keir Starmer will be under no illusions at the level of discomfort some in his party may have felt…

“Starmer Slammed for ‘Reckless’ Winter Fuel Payment Cuts as Public Outrage Grows!H

Sir Keir Starmer is facing fresh criticism over his Government’s decision to cull winter fuel payments, with millions of pensioners set to lose out from Monday. Tory leadership hopeful James Cleverly said it was an “unbelievably foolish choice” while Liberal Democrat work and pensions…

People are getting ‘stuck’ in insecure work for years, says UK thinktank! B

Work Foundation says ‘juggling unpredictable pay and hours’ keeps staff from upskilling and finding new jobs The deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner, has championed Labour’s new deal for working people. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA Insecure work can often be a trap, rather…

Lord Alli’s £1m Labour donations thrust into the spotlight by Lady Starmer’s clothes! B

He paid for a personal shopper for the Prime Minister’s wife as well as designer garments and alterations Lord Alli was encouraged to join the Labour Party by MP Emily Thornberry, who used to be his neighbour Dave Benett/Getty Images He…

Labour gloom can’t solve UK’s problems, says Ed Davey! B

Lib Dem leader to close party conference in Brighton by criticising tone taken by Prime Minister and his front bench Sir Ed Davey said the Lib Dems ‘will cut through the Government’s doom and gloom with ambition for our country’ Stefan…

Almost 2 million people a year could die from antibiotic resistant superbugs by 2050, scientists say! B

Researchers say ‘now is the time to act’ to protect against threat posed by resistance to drugs used to treat infection Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria evolve resilience to drugs used to treat them and become impervious to antibiotics Manjurul/iStockphoto Almost…

Junior doctors in England vote to accept pay deal! B

Junior doctors voted by a margin of 66% for the pay rise, on a turnout of 69%, ending the most prolonged industrial dispute in the NHS’s history. A doctor starting NHS foundation training will now get £36,600 a year. Junior…

PIP alert as people with 87 conditions could receive up to £798! B

More than 1.1 million adults across Great Britain receive support through Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for more than 85 musculoskeletal conditions. PIP alert as people with 87 conditions could receive up to £798 (Image: Getty) The latest figures from the Department…