Politics
Labour reveals major cost rises and tells Tories how to fix ‘living crisis’
Labour estimated some of the major cost rises facing British households this year as voters feel the financial hit triggered by Tory policies.
Labour’s lead over Tories drops but Conservatives and Johnson still behind
The new survey also shows seven in ten have seen their living costs rising more than their household income over the past year, and the trend of living costs rising more than household income is thought to continue throughout this year.
Farmers to have £1.8 billion pre-Brexit cash removed amid warning many will go bust
A new parliamentary report warned the “blind optimism” shown by Tory ministers could force many small and tenant farmers in England out of business - but environment secretary George Eustice insists UK farmers are better off since Brexit.
Tory MP declares post-Brexit Britain ‘set to break free’ after Covid
Richard Holden said he was "wholeheartedly" looking forward to Brexit becoming a frontline issue again as Covid eases.
Labour urges Lord Geidt to reopen probe into ‘funds for favours’ scandal
Boris Johnson's ethics adviser has been criticised for not fully investigating the controversy.
Tony and Cherie Blair claimed £80,000 from the furlough scheme
A petition to strip Blair of his knighthood has passed one million signatures.
Cummings says Downing Street held ANOTHER lockdown-busting party
He said a ‘senior No 10 official’ invited people to ‘social distanced drinks’ that may have broken the rules.
Braverman accused of ‘political meddling’ over Colston Four verdict
Tory backbenchers are furious about the Colston Four's acquittal, and the attorney general seems to be listening.
Streeting: Labour would use private providers to cut NHS waiting lists
The shadow health secretary said Labour would not "shirk" from using the private sector to help cut waiting lists.