Politics
Tories shot-down over claims that they have ‘halved the crime rate’
With the Tories focused on crime-busting this week, the public have been warned to take their claims with a pinch of salt.
Government welfare reforms fuelling homelessness
Claimants of Universal Credit are often at greater risk of losing their home amid spiralling costs.
Germany to consider rent freeze as housing costs soar
Tenants across Europe's largest economy have struggled against a deepening cost of living crisis which has seen rents surge to record levels.
Government ‘risking’ lives of LGBT+ Afghans as violence intensifies
"The chances of survival for LGBT+ Afghans is getting slimmer with each passing day."
Top Tories face election wipeout as Labour set for victory
Jacob Rees-Mogg is among a number of high-profile Tories who risk losing their seats at the next general election, new polling suggests.
Conservative MP bags donation from manufacturing firm after bigging it up in Parliament
The offices of Jack Brereton received thousands of pounds from Rayne Engineering after he discussed the firm in the Commons.
Tories warn ‘infighting’ after Nadine Dorries’ exit could hurt electoral chances
Ms Dorries accused Rishi Sunak of heading up a “zombie Parliament” and betraying Tory principles as she formally announced her resignation 11 weeks after she vowed to go.
Suella Braverman roasted by presenter on police officer numbers
The number of police officers in England Wales steadily declined under the Tories between 2010 and 2018.
Lib Dems commit to ‘minimum service levels’ for MPs as it ramps up campaigning in Dorries’ seat
The Lib Dem candidate, Emma Holland-Lindsay, has also pledged not to take a second job or presenting gigs.