Politics
Starmer faces fresh calls to allow Jeremy Corbyn to stand as Labour candidate at next election
The former Labour leader remains a party member but sits in the Commons as an Independent MP.
Keir Starmer says trickle-down economics is a ‘piss take’
He said the Tory policy was for the “rich to get richer” while offering little to ordinary workers.
Labour mayor Andy Burnham at odds with Starmer over Tory tax cut
The mayor of Greater Manchester also suggests cash earmarked for slashing taxes should be refunnelled into a pay deal for nurses.
Liz Truss plans to loosen immigration rules in bid for growth
The Prime Minister is expected to review the shortage occupation list, designed to help migrants get work visas to fill vacancies in the UK.
Truss backers make ‘small fortune’ betting against the British economy
Friday was described as the "worst day ever" in the markets from a British perspective.
Richest 10% will get half of gains from tax cuts
A mini budget with a maximum boost for the rich.
Sinn Fein calls for ‘urgent’ border poll on Irish unity
"A new Ireland is on the horizon.”
Just 1% of Brits think the mini-budget will benefit the poor
The Chancellor has been accused of prioritising tax cuts for the rich and unlimited bonuses for bankers as well as protecting the profits of big energy companies.
Rachel Reeves thanks chancellor for ‘comprehensively demolishing’ his party’s record
"This statement is an admission of 12 years of economic failure."