Rishi Sunak warns victory of George Galloway is “beyond alarming” at public address March 1, 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the victory of George Galloway in the Rochdale by-election is “beyond alarming”. Speaking outside Downing Street on Friday, he said: “In recent weeks and months, we have seen a shocking increase in extremist disruption and criminality. “What started as protests on our streets have descended into intimidation, threats and planned [...]
Court told that Matt Hancock’s tweet did not name Andrew Bridgen in ongoing libel battle March 1, 2024 Andrew Bridgen’s claim of libel from a tweet issued by Matt Hancock “fails to set out” any evidence that the tweet was about him, a court was told. The expelled former Tory MP Andrew Bridgen launched legal action against the ex-health minister and current independent MP, Matt Hancock last year. Bridgen had the whip removed [...]
London’s tourist tax: 63 per cent of international tourists would spend more if levy was scrapped March 1, 2024 Some 63 per cent of international tourists would be more likely to make large purchases in the UK if tax-free shopping was re-introduced, fresh polling has revealed. The bombshell data, launched before the Spring Budget, where there have been rumours it could be scrapped, is based on a study of 8,000 people from the USA, [...]
George Galloway’s Rochdale return will be loud but short March 1, 2024 The left-wing MP [I shudder that I have to say that once again] won in Rochdale due to a peculiar set of circumstances that are not likely to be replicated elsewhere.
George Galloway’s anti-Israel campaign wins him Rochdale by-election March 1, 2024 George Galloway has been re-elected to Parliament after a resounding win in the Rochdale by-election.
Leasehold and rental reforms slated as ‘contentious’ and ‘destabilising’ February 29, 2024 The government has come under fire for its flagship housing reforms, with developments to new laws on leasehold reform and rental rights branded “contentious” and “destabilising”.
MPs warned about dangerous Pedicab drivers ahead of new licensing regime February 29, 2024 MPs were warned yesterday about allegedly dangerous pedicab drivers as the government looks to regulate the controversial mode of transport.
The real reason Rishi Sunak spends £3,500 on Facebook ads February 29, 2024 In a little noticed coup, the Conservatives quietly raised the campaign spending limit by a whopping 80 per cent - money that is bound to be funnelled into online ad campaigns, writes Lucy Kenningham
Octopus Energy chief Greg Jackson: The world isn’t ready for China’s clean energy tidal wave February 28, 2024 Greg Jackson said the UK could be "subsumed" by China's clean energy drive unless policymakers move quicker
Nine arrests made after XR activists occupy four City insurance HQs including the Walkie Talkie February 27, 2024 The climate group says they 'occupied' lobbies of the various offices and buildings in protest of their profits from drilling for new oil and gas licences.