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New support plans ‘not adequate’ as furlough scheme ends
“The self-employed cannot survive with no income. The newly unemployed cannot wait five weeks for Universal Credit. The sick cannot isolate on the pennies of sick pay."
U-turn? PM to hold press conference as Tory MP says only ‘crystal ball’ could have predicted new restrictions
“The government didn’t need a crystal ball – it just needed to listen to the scientists who warned repeatedly this would happen.
13 Best reactions as England expected to go into second lockdown
Nadine Dorries says only 'a crystal ball' could have predicted the need for second lockdown
Teenager accused of shooting protesters extradited from Illinois to Wisconsin
Donald Trump Jr on alleged Kenosha shooter: “We all do stupid things at 17”
‘It creates a media frenzy and causes confusion’ Whitehall leak inquiry after Covid measures ‘briefed’
"Please be more responsible. Clear communication, not corridor briefings.”
Listen – ‘So be it’ Tory MP’s response to excess Covid death figures
"I truly have no idea why, at this moment, it is important that we hear from John Redwood. Truly no idea."
Barnard Castle: Dominic Cummings accused of perverting course of justice
"There is a perception currently that the law isn’t being applied equally and the poorest, most vulnerable and least powerful of our citizens are those that suffer."
Lockdown: Reactions after Starmer was slammed as ‘shameless opportunist’ when asking for circuit-break
Looks like Keir Starmer is actually Captain foresight.
‘Best time to act was a month ago’ as England now faces national lockdown
"We’ve surpassed the ‘reasonable worst-case scenario’ @uksciencechief & @CMO_England & SAGE outlined in Sept."