Politics
Prison staff ‘on the brink’ take equivalent of 770 years mental health sick days
In the year to March 2024, some 282,457 working days were lost to mental ill health in HM Prison and Probation Service.
Labour could take up to 25 Scottish seats at Westminster – poll
The survey by More In Common showed the Labour Party started the election campaign with a five-point lead over the SNP.
Minister rejected plans for national service two days before Tory pledge
Andrew Murrison said there were ‘no plans’ to introduce national service, which has now been announced as Tory policy by the Prime Minister.
No income tax or national insurance rises if Labour win General Election, confirms Reeves
"We certainly won’t be increasing income tax or national insurance if we win at the election"
Nigel Farage branded ‘vile and disgusting’ over latest immigration claims
Sky News host Trevor Phillips suggested the views of Nigel Farage were 'incendiary' during a very uncomfortable interview this morning.
Starmer defends New Deal ‘rebrand’ after union backlash
The party leader denied Labour is watering down policies on things like zero-hours contracts, parental leave and sick pay.
Israeli police scuffle with protesters in huge demo against Netanyahu government
The protesters called for the resignation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and demanded an election.
Rishi Sunak’s National Service ‘gimmick’ is already falling apart…
Believe it or not, the National Service policy Rishi Sunak pulled out of thin air yesterday contains quite a few flaws.
Green Party now ‘second-most popular option’ for voters under 40 – YouGov
Things are looking up for the Green Party, who are currently riding a wave of support from younger voters in the UK.