Politics
‘Far-right playbook:’ MPs support voter ID plans despite claims govt ‘pouring oil on bonfire of democracy’
"Government research itself found that those with disabilities, the unemployed, people without qualifications, people who have never voted before, ethnic minorities, are all less likely to hold any form of ID."
Darren Grimes admits he was ‘stupidly naive’ for voting for The Conservatives
Looks like the penny has dropped for young Grimes.
MPs set to vote on Govt’s manifesto-busting health and social care tax
A YouGov poll found voters are split in their views on the national insurance rise - but how will MPs respond?
BBC’s Nick Robinson threatens to cut interview with evasive Tory minister
“People are entitled to an answer on a very simple question: Why do Conservatives now believe they have to put taxes up?”
Dawn Butler calls on public to back motion that would stop ministers lying to Parliament
"The prime minister can commit a crime of lying and then the prime minister is judge and jury. It makes no sense. It’s not fair and it’s not right," Dawn Butler said.
Sewage dumping rules relaxed amid Brexit-induced chemicals shortage
The supply chain crisis has sparked a relaxation of rules on dumping waste water.
Rishi Sunak reminded of broken National Insurance promise
Sunak had promised to cut National Insurance in 2019. The government just raised it.
WATCH: Sunak insists new climate budget is ‘three times higher’ than previously stated
The planet is getting hotter and the Tories can't decide how much money they have allocated to combat it. Great!
Builders forced to down tools as Brexit bites again
"Brexit is now causing builders to down tools due to soaring material costs. Brought to you from the same government who promise to 'Build back better’," political commentator Marina Purkiss said.