Clinton criticises Tory MEPs over relationship with far right Hungarian administration

Hillary Clinton launched an attack on the Tories during a speech at the University of Oxford. She was highly critical of the MEPs from the Party who she claims have not challenged Viktor Orban, Hungary’s leader. Recently the Conservative group at the European parliament voted against measures to censure Hungary over its policies to reduce judicial independence and boost control over the media. Orban eventually lost the vote by 448-197. She said: “I hope the EU and the people of...

Brexit: Who matters more, the dead or the young?

Earlier this year the Conservatives became the laughing stock of the country after party figures show they received more money from the dead than they did from living people. But according to the latest figures, Brexit could be facing a similar dilemma. Alastair Campbell pointed out on Twitter today it has been so long since the referendum that not only has the will of the people changed but so has the people who voted in it. Some 1.3 million people...

What’s on in London this winter?

As you’d expect, London’s a year round city. So while the summer might have its standout events like the Chelsea Flower Show and Wimbledon there’s plenty for everyone going on throughout the winter months too. Some events are outdoors and some under cover. But even if there’s another “Beast from the East” waiting in the wings to take us all by surprise again all you have to do is wrap up warm and you’ll be ready to enjoy them all....

Public sector pay statistics paint shameful picture of Tory governance

MPs have enjoyed a 17 per cent hike in their salary over three terms of Conservative governance while the police, teachers and nurses have seen their earnings remain stagnant or drop. Figures currently making the rounds on social media show that a police starting salary has been reduced to £23,000 in 2018 from £24,000 when the Tories first came to power in 2010. Newly qualified teachers have seen a marginal increase of £500 in the last eight years, but fully...

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