Natalie Elphicke wasn’t worth it May 17, 2024 Keir Starmer will regret alienating Labour Party members and women’s rights campaigners by welcoming in the morally and politically tainted Natalie Elphicke, says Morgan Jones The words “new Labour MP” are music to the ears of many on the left – unless they are followed directly by “Natalie Elphicke”. A former member of the European [...]
Warren Buffett and The Big Short’s Michael Burry: Why are they selling Apple and buying gold? May 16, 2024 The latest portfolio moves of Warren Buffett and Michael Burry have been revealed.
Keir Starmer: Major UK business chiefs back Labour leader May 16, 2024 Keir Starmer has secured the backing of top business leaders, with the Boots boss and chief executive of housing developer Thakeham endorsing his party today. Their support was unveiled at a rally-style campaign event which saw the Labour leader and his shadow cabinet announce his six pledges which they call their “first steps for change”. [...]
Jeremy Corbyn’s seat in Islington North is up for grabs, but who could stand against him? May 16, 2024 Candidates can now apply to stand for the Labour Party in Islington North, the position formely held byJeremy Corbyn.
Keir Starmer to launch Labour ‘down payment for change’ pre-election offer May 16, 2024 Keir Starmer will today launch Labour’s “down payment for change” in a pre-election doorstep offer to voters.
JCB defends supplying Russia after Ukraine invasion May 15, 2024 JCB has come out swinging after it was revealed it had continued to supply equipment for Russia despite Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
Starmer’s labour market reforms will put people out of work May 15, 2024 Keir Starmer's plans to expand workers' rights will push up the cost of hiring people and push some people out of their jobs
Employers are reforming workers’ rights and Labour is right to follow their lead May 15, 2024 Enlightened employers are already prioritising security and flexibility at work in order to attract the best talent, says Anthony Painter of the Chartered Management Institute With it’s plans to reform workers’ rights, Labour has managed to attract the ire of both the business lobby and the trade unions. Yet the more important divide is between [...]
Government rejects bid to ban NDAs in all harassment cases after sexism in the City probe May 14, 2024 The government has refused a recommendation from an influential group of MPs to ban the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in all harassment cases, following its probe into sexism in the financial services sector.
Starmer pledges to ‘rebuild our economy’ with decade-long local growth plans May 13, 2024 Firing up the UK’s regional prosperity will be key to Labour’s plans to “rebuild our economy”, Sir Keir Starmer has said, as he called for mayors to deliver 10-year local growth plans.