Lucy Letby encouraged by manager to visit Alder Hey children’s hospital, inquiry hears_P
Countess of Chester senior nurse said placements would give Letby ‘break’ from stress, despite knowing she was under investigation over babies’ deaths Lady Justice Thirlwall at Liverpool town hall, where the inquiry is being held. Photograph: Getty Images Lucy Letby was…
Far-right activists fundraising for people jailed over UK riots_P
Money is being given to families of people involved in riots whom far-right groups are calling ‘political prisoners’ Riot police face protesters in Bristol in August. Photograph: Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images Far-right activists are trying to raise funds for people jailed over…
UK immigration laws ‘cannot be uncoupled from racism’, say minority ethnic MPs_P
Twenty-five MPs tell home secretary ‘urgent reflection’ is needed after report on origins of Windrush scandal The letter from MPs was written by Labour’s Clive Lewis and calls for ‘action to acknowledge the links between racism and hostile migration policies’. Photograph:…
Transport secretary ‘seriously looking at’ extending HS2 rail line to Euston_P
Lisa Nandy indicates Louise Haigh considering plan for high-speed route to terminate in central London A worker walks past the HS2 construction site at Euston station in London. Photograph: Vuk Valcic/Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock The transport secretary is considering extending the HS2…
Anger at UK’s ‘bonkers’ plan to reach net zero by importing fuel from North Korea_P
Government criticised over list of potential countries for sourcing biomass, which also includes Afghanistan About a third of biomass, such as wood pellet, used in the UK is imported. The government wants to increase the use of biomass in the…
Pensioners ‘chucked onto scrap heap’ by Labour’s decision to axe winter fuel payment! B
Rachel Reeves has axed the up to £300 lifeline from pensioners this winter. Pensioner Susan Mensforth feels that older people have been “chucked onto the scrap heap” by Labour’s decision to axe winter fuel payments. The former accountant, 79, called…
How October 7 unleashed an unstoppable wave of hate in Britain! B
The boiling over of far-Right extremism in the form of violent rioting in August has exposed how divided our communities have become Chants such as ‘From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free’ are regarded by many Jewish…
Reeves to press ahead with plans to borrow billions for investment_P
Exclusive: Chancellor’s plan to change rules to allow more borrowing comes as cost of government debt rises Allies of Rachel Reeves say she intends to finalise her debt rule in the coming days. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Rachel Reeves is pushing ahead…
‘Quite shocking’ lack of government contact during UK riots, says MCB head! B
Zara Mohammed calls for review of Downing Street’s non-engagement policy with Muslim Council of Britain Mohammed, whose tenure as MCB leader is due to end in January, said she was optimistic that the government would ‘get its act together’. Photograph: Murdo…
Far-right activists fundraising for people jailed over UK riots! B
Money is being given to families of people involved in riots whom far-right groups are calling ‘political prisoners’ Riot police face protesters in Bristol in August. Photograph: Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images Far-right activists are trying to raise funds for people jailed over…