Politics
Food bank use is a choice, says Tory MP Johnny Mercer
The Government minister Johnny Mercer said some people make ‘personal decisions’ around how they budget each month.
Outrage as Johnny Mercer says military personnel using food banks is a ‘personal choice’
A report out this year found instances of one serving mother who was forced to go without a hot meal for days because she spent her last money on baby milk formula.
‘We must admit Brexit is a mistake and rejoin the single market’ – Tobias Ellwood
He said many MPs privately agree that the UK should have a closer trading relationship with the EU but are too scared to say so.
Sajid Javid calls for MPs’ salaries to be DOUBLED
He said measly salaries are to blame for the lack of talent in government - taking a swipe at Tory ministers who are “not very good at their jobs”.
Sunak faces questioning by senior MPs on Liaison Committee
Questions on the cost-of-living pressures and the state of public services will feature.Rishi Sunak will face questions on cost-of-living pressures and the state of public services as he comes under scrutiny from senior MPs.
Lee Anderson misses the launch of his new pressure group
His name was also missing from a list of MPs who support its recommendations.
Sunak facing transparency questions over private jet travel
Turns out those ridiculously short-haul flights the prime minister has been taking are all being bankrolled by a private donor.
Cooper wishes Anderson a ‘speedy recovery’ as he launches rival immigration plan to his own party
A 25-strong caucus of right-wing Tory MPs are calling on ministers to close temporary visa schemes for care workers.
Orkxit: Islands consider ‘breaking away and joining Norway’ amid fury at Holyrood and Westminster
The council leader said he felt that Orkney is being “failed dreadfully” by Governments in both Edinburgh and London.