Jeremy Corbyn labels Labour nationalisation plans as ‘very modest’ November 17, 2019 Jeremy Corbyn has claimed Labour’s spending and nationalisation plans are “very, very modest” in an attempt to reassure people the party is “not trying to grab hold of the economy”. Shadow chancellor John McDonnell announced on Thursday the party would part nationalise BT for £20bn and provide free full-fibre broadband across the country. Read more: [...]
Sadiq Khan set to build ‘just half of annual housing target’ November 14, 2019 Sadiq Khan is on track to build just half the amount of promised new housing this year, after the latest figures show he has built fewer than 5,000, with six months left to hit a 17,000 target. Figures released today show 2,202 Greater London Authority-funded houses were started between July and September, compared to 2,672 [...]
Rory Stewart launches London mayor election campaign with ideas roadshow November 14, 2019 Rory Stewart today revealed he will rely on the general public to form much of his policy platform for his mayor of London campaign. His London Speaks initiative will see Stewart and campaigners collect ideas from people throughout London on how they would improve the capital. Read more: Rory Stewart falls behind in the race [...]
Brexit Party refuses to pull out of Labour-held seats November 14, 2019 Nigel Farage has dismissed calls for the Brexit Party to pull out of Labour-held marginal constituencies in order to clear a path for Conservative candidates. Pressure had mounted on Farage from the Tories, and some Brexit Party supporters, to step aside in some key leave-voting marginal seats. Read more: In pursuit of power, Farage is [...]
Victoria line drivers prepare for November Tube strike November 14, 2019 The Victoria line will grind to a halt in two weeks’ time thanks to a 24-hour drivers strike. The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) said today that Victoria line drivers would walk off the job from 10pm on Wednesday 27 November for 24 hours. Read more: London Underground: Rail union threatens [...]
Uber launches new safety measures in bid to secure a London licence November 14, 2019 Uber passengers will now be able to report discrimination immediately as a part of the app’s push to quell fears about safety and secure a long-term London licence later this month. The ride-hailing app was given a two-month licence extension by Transport for London (TfL) in September. TfL said it needed to see more evidence [...]
Conservatives outspend opposition parties on Facebook election ads November 13, 2019 The Conservatives have spent more than any other party on Facebook advertising in the first 12 days of the election campaign. The Conservatives have spent more than £100,000 on Facebook ads since 31 October, with their advertisements mostly revolving around the “get Brexit done” message. Read more: Labour split over four-day NHS working week plans [...]
General Election poll: Conservatives gain double-digit lead over Labour November 13, 2019 The latest General Election polls show the Conservatives with strong double-digit leads over Labour, largely thanks to the Brexit Party’s decision not to contest hundreds of seats. A Kantar poll released this morning has the Conservatives at 37 per cent, compared to Labour on 27 per cent, handing them a 10 per cent margin. Read [...]
Labour pledges an extra £40bn to NHS November 12, 2019 Labour will outspend the Tories on health by promising an extra £40bn to the NHS if it wins next month’s General Election. Shadow chancellor John McDonnell and shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth will unveil Labour’s health policy tomorrow, promising to increase the health and social care budget to £178bn in 2023-24 – an average annual [...]
Peter Mandelson resigns from People’s Vote campaign November 12, 2019 Labour peer and ex-Tony Blair strategist Lord Peter Mandelson has quit the People’s Vote campaign. Mandelson and former Labour staffers Will Straw and Joe Carberry resigned from the board of Open Britain today, claiming that defacto chairman and PR tycoon Roland Rudd was about to push them out. Read more: People’s Vote staff reject new director [...]
