Kemi Badenoch ‘struggling’ – but replacing her with Boris would be ‘a sign of desperation’
Kemi Badenoch is “struggling” to assert herself after the Tories’ crushing local election defeat – but a comeback for Boris Johnson would be “a sign of desperation”, a leading pollster has said. Chris Hopkins warned the Conservatives were now facing a steep uphill battle to…
Cost of UK Covid-19 inquiry to hit record-breaking £227m – ‘overblown and overlong’
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry is on course to cost £227million and become the most expensive investigation of its kind, campaigners have warned. The Government is facing calls to consider capping the cost of the inquiry. An analysis by the Taxpayers’…
Rachel Reeves is so out of her depth she’s turned the UK into 1 giant closing down sale
When I met with Tony Brown, the owner of Beales – one of Britain’s oldest department stores – his message was brutally honest: “We’re shutting our doors because of Labour’s Budget.” That should set alarm bells ringing in Downing Street….
Labour snubs net migration target and shifts blame on French for soaring migrant boats
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has refused to confirm a target on net migration ahead of unveiling Labour’s attempts to crackdown on the issue. She said that the Home Office is “not going to take” the same approach as previous governments…
Labour crackdown on immigration with new powers to deport foreign nationals convicted of any crime as Keir Starmer responds to growing threat posed by Nigel Farage’s Reform UK
Migrants could be kicked out of the country if they commit any crime under a planned government crackdown. Currently, foreign criminals are only reported to the Home Office if they receive a jail sentence – and only those given a year behind bars are…
Labour-run council slammed after introducing second home tax – on 33 homeowners
A Labour-run council has been criticised after introducing a second-home council tax on 33 homeowners. Critics said Rochdale council undertook a “cash grabbing” move, given that properties account for such a small proportion of homes in the area, although the council argued it would…
Winter fuel payment update as Rachel Reeves ‘involved in talks about major change’
Rachel Reeves has reportedly been involved in talks on whether Labour should rethink winter fuel payment cuts. The Chancellor is said to have taken part in discussions in recent days on whether to change the controversial policy, according to HuffPost UK. Chancellor Rachel…
Nigel Farage slams Starmer for having ‘higher allegiance to international courts’ than UK
Nigel Farage has slammed the Sir Keir Starmer for being more loyal to international courts than Britain. Speaking on the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the Reform UK leader believes that the Prime Minister doesn’t have the same “feeling for the nation in his heart”, as…
UK ‘could add an Edinburgh every year’ with net migration tipped to exceed forecasts
The UK risks absorbing the equivalent of a city the size of Edinburgh every year unless sweeping immigration reforms are introduced, Home Office officials have warned. They say the expected fall in net migration will stall, as official forecasts have consistently overestimated…
9 freebies and discounts over 60s can claim now even if you’re not retired yet
Discounts, benefits and handouts for state pensioners are widely publicised – but one expert has pointed out that actually, you don’t even need to be retired to get many freebies available to older people. In fact, according to Money Magpie expert Vicky…