Millionaire childcare is fair, says Badenoch
Tory conference splits over economic policy Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch told the BBC that losing eligibility at £100,000 can cost a family £10,000 to £20,000 in childcare support. Badenoch says that the Tories want to see “that people who work harder don’t get punished for doing so.” She recorded the interview with Laura Kuenssberg on […]
1 month ago
OPINION: Keir Starmer is right to resist the pressure and stand firm – he’s earned that much
How short-term have our memories become to get to this stage? The job of prime minister is one that few envy – save for grifters, those with a greed for power or the odd do-gooder. In fact, despite the general distain for them in this country of proud moaners, politicians in general do a tough […]
6 months ago
Conservatives pledge to ban social media for under-16s
It goes a step further than the previous call for smartphones ban in schools Social media for children under the age of 16 would be banned by the Conservatives, party leader Kemi Badenoch said, adding that the Tories would raise the “age of consent” to “protect the children” from harmful content such as extreme pornography. […]
10 months ago
‘OBRishambles!’ – Best reactions as Labour Budget devolves into chaos
Safe to say, it was a chaotic budget After months of speculation – and one huge leak just an hour before – Rachel Reeves has finally delivered her Autumn Budget. These are the best reactions to a Budget that has been labelled one of the most chaotic in recent history. OBR disaster-class With a £20bn […]
1 year ago
This is what the UK would look like if a general election was held today
It comes after a petition to hold an immediate general election passed one million signatures Despite a general election only being held 16 months ago, many people have started wondering what the UK would look like if a general election was held today. The political landscape has changed drastically since Labour was elected into power […]
1 year ago
Embarrassing Tory spelling mistake perfectly sums up disaster conference
Out of everything you could get wrong… As we approach the end of party conference season, this week has been the turn of the Tories – and you’d be forgiven for having no idea. Social media has been awash with pictures of empty conference rooms and the conference for what is meant to be one […]
1 year ago