Politics
2019 election report finds widespread reports of abuse and system ‘under strain’
The festive timing made it harder to find polling venues and voters expressed concern about ‘misleading’ online campaigning.
Government not responding to companies offering PPE production, MP claims
Rachel Reeves’ comments come amid growing frustration over a shortage of protective equipment for NHS workers.
Home Secretary facing legal action over bullying allegations
Former Home Office permanent secretary Sir Philip Rutnam has submitted an employment tribunal claim.
Covid-19 furlough scheme receives 67,000 claims in first 30 minutes
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the ‘unprecedented job retention scheme will protect millions of jobs across the country and is now up and running’.
Rattled government re-launch blog in response to Sunday Times expose
The PM had been called out for skipping Cobra meetings and ignoring scientific advice on coronavirus.
Hospital workers angry at PPE delays as death toll tops 16,000
Alarm comes as Government launches financial packages for business.
‘Grotesque’ to suggest PM missed vital coronavirus meetings, says Gove
Jonathan Ashworth said Gove’s line that one or two aspects of The Sunday Times story were “off beam” is “possibly the weakest rebuttal of a detailed expose in British political history”.
Demands for lockdown exit grow as Government accused of being too slow
Sir Keir Starmer calls for ‘road map’ out of restrictions.
Jenrick defends spending lockdown in Herefordshire instead of London
The Cabinet minister’s children attend school in London and his wife works in the capital.