It’s official: The more young people that vote the more likely the Tories are to LOSE
If 30 per cent more people under 25 vote, the Tories could lose the election. That's according to new Guardian analysis which has called on students and young people to mobilise this June. Recent analysis by YouGov shows that for every ten years older a person is, the likelihood they vote Conservative increases by 8 points and the likelihood they vote labour decreases by 6 points In 2015, 43 per cent of 18-25 year olds voted Labour, 55 per cent...
17,645 teachers across London will lose their jobs by 2020
By 2020, there will be a shocking 17,645 teacher job cuts across London boroughs The most deprived areas are being hit the hardest, such as Newham (1074), Tower Hamlets (891), and Southwark (808). Those least affected are those in more affluent areas, such as Richmond Upon Thames (249), Kingston Upon Thames (249), and Merton (204). It was reported earlier this year that London schools will face losing up to £333 per pupil in cuts. Justine Greening, Education Secretary, has highlighted an...
Watch – Male stripper proposes to girlfriend on Easyjet flight
This is the moment a male stripper proposed to his tribute act singer girlfriend – on an Easyjet flight to Benidorm. Christine Surgenor and Trevor McFarland met ten years ago when she appeared on the club circuit as Shania Twain – and he wowed hen parties with his physique. They had booked a trip to the Spanish resort but when the high-flying couple boarded the jet Christine noticed her partner was acting strangely. Christine, 37, was confused when her former...
Cheeky gorilla performs ballet for passerby
This cheeky gorilla chimp was caught by stunned passersby performing BALLET. Western lowland gorilla Kiondo, 15, who lives at Paignton Zoo Environmental Park in Devon, has always been known as a bit of a show off. This photo caught the 186 KG animal jumping in the air whilst throwing grass today. A spokesman for the zoo revealed it wasn't the first time he has been seen showing off to the public.
Watch – Out of control Mondeo crash head on into van
This is the dramatic moment an out-of-control Ford Mondeo smashed head on into a van - after swerving onto the wrong side of the road. Dash cam footage shows the silver car dangerously speed past vehicles at a junction in West Bromwich, West Mids, at 6.30am on April 5. The reckless manoeuvre caused the car to clip the kerb and career into the opposite lane before ploughing into the van being driven by Jason Dixon. Jason, who was on his...
Billionaire gets go-ahead to turn public road in Regent’s Park into his own garden
Billionaire tycoon Christian Candy's plans to transform part of a road outside his London mansion into a garden have been given the go-ahead following a year-long battle. Camden Council previously rejected the property developer's plans to return part of the one-way street on Chester Gate into an "historic garden". Mr Candy's development team said in September it was "extremely disappointed" with the decision and said there would be an appeal. Jonathan Hockley, the planning inspectorate, last week reversed the decision,...
Restaurant Review: Radici
Just over a year ago, when Sartoria opened on the corner of Saville Row – like everybody else in London with a passion for food - I couldn’t wait to visit. Renowned as one of London’s finest Italian chefs (having previously worked at L’Anima), D&D London recruited Francesco Mazzei to run the kitchen of its swanky new venue. Bedecked with heavily starched linen and cutlery so heavily polished that neighbouring diners could be blinded with one misjudged mouthful – it...
Must watch: Neil Kinnock’s “we are democratic socialists” speech delivered by Ashley Walters
Neil Kinnock's We are democratic socialists. We care all the time… speech has been delivered by Ashley Walters as part of a major new digital film project launched by the Almeida Theatre. Figures of Speech sees acclaimed actors delivering important speeches from history. One film will be released each day this week, beginning with Ashley Walters speaking the words of Neil Kinnock: “We are democratic socialists. We care all the time…” The speech was initially delivered by Kinnock as he attempted to rebuild the Labour...
Khan-Do: Mayor to ‘Name and Shame’ Rogue Landlords
There will be no escaping in cyberspace for rogue and criminal letting agents and landlords in London, after tough-talking Mayor Sadiq Khan launched an online initiative to "name and shame" the money-grabbing miscreants. The popular Labour mayor announced the bold move after joining an enforcement raid in Newham to root out suspected criminal landlords. He also disclosed details of a Homes for Londoners property website that will list more affordable properties for people in the city to rent or purchase....