Let’s be honest, new spy powers could kill off how we use Facetime and iMessage December 14, 2023 A new anti-encryption bill quietly introduced to parliament this week could mean the death of iMessage for Brits, writes Matthew Lesh
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”. [...]
Tories say they’ll impose annual visa cap to cut legal migration June 4, 2024 The Conservatives have announced plans for a new annual cap on visas to ensure immigration falls, in their latest general election pledge.
Footballers’ political interventions are often a litmus test for public sentiment March 13, 2023 When footballers enter public debates, they often voice the concerns of the masses. This government shouldn't just dismiss Gary Lineker's comments; perhaps, it should stop and listen, writes Eliot Wilson
Susan Hall selected as Conservative mayoral candidate July 19, 2023 Susan Hall has been selected as the Conservative London mayoral candidate. Hall, a former City Hall Tory group leader, will take on incumbent mayor Sadiq Khan, who is pursuing a record third term, in the election next year. She secured 57 per cent of the vote, beating rival candidate Moz Hossain, on 43 per cent, [...]
Keir Starmer: Diane Abbott’s racism comments were ‘antisemitic’ April 24, 2023 Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has condemned Diane Abbott’s comments about racism as “antisemitic” and said they will never be accepted in the party. Abbott had the Labour whip suspended after comments suggesting Jewish, Irish and Traveller people are not subject to racism “all their lives”. Sir Keir would not say if Abbott should not [...]
Met Police is ‘institutionally’ racist, misogynistic and homophobic, new review concludes March 21, 2023 The Metropolitan Police is “institutionally” racist, misogynistic and homophobic, while officers like killer Wayne Couzens and rapist David Carrick could still be in uniform, a damning review has found.
Let’s be honest, we need to stop the boats if we want positive immigration in Britain November 3, 2022 If the public perceives the UK has lost control of its borders, they are likely to trigger demands for more closed border policies.
Why council funding may be the next hot potato for Rishi Sunak to handle January 23, 2024 Dozens of Tory MPs have written to Rishi Sunak demanding “emergency” funding for councils which they say are facing cash pressures “like never before” amid an election year.
PMQs sketch: Keir Starmer, future fruit picker for Britain May 24, 2023 Keir Starmer's heart wasn't really in it as he faced Rishi Sunak and cracked his many pre-rehearsed jokes at Suella Braverman's expense.