Keir Starmer slammed after saying ‘there’s lots of housing’ for asylum seekers
A previous version of this article referred to asylum seekers as ‘illegal migrants’. Although many asylum seekers enter the UK illegally, we accept that it is incorrect to refer to asylum seekers as ‘illegal’ at the stage they are granted…
Labour MP calls her own constituents ‘racist’ for protesting Lake District mosque
A Labour MP has sparked controversy after branding some of her own constituents “racist” over their opposition to a new mosque being built in the Lake District. Michelle Scrogham, who represents Barrow and Furness, made the remarks during a counter-protest outside the site of the…
Kemi Badenoch reshuffle in full as James Cleverly returns to frontbench
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is carrying out a reshuffle of her Shadow Cabinet as she aims to fight back against Nigel Farage and Reform UK. She is bringing in former rival Sir James Cleverly in a bid to revitalise her top team and ensure the Tories are ready…
Keir Starmer ‘madness’ migrant comment sparks fury – ‘he’s living in a bubble!’
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has sparked outrage after dismissing the housing shortage and claiming local councils have “lots of housing” available. Angry Tories said the Prime Minister was “living in a bubble” and “hasn’t a clue”. They spoke out after Sir Keir said…
Rachel Reeves claws back £2.2bn in just three months from Britain’s ‘most hated tax’
Britain’s “most hated of taxes” is increasingly a “meal ticket” for the nation’s coffers, financial experts have warned. Inheritance tax (IHT) receipts hit £2.2 billion in the first three months of the current tax year, data released by HM Revenue and Customs…
Junior doctors strikes to go ahead as 5 days of chaos confirmed
Doctors have confirmed they will go on strike for five days from Friday after crunch talks with the government failed. Health Secretary Wes Streeting failed to make a “significant” offer to avert the walkout, the British Medical Association said. The…
Angela Rayner slammed as Islamaphobia plan to become ‘de facto blasphemy law’ in the UK
Angela Rayner’s proposal for an official definition of Islamophobia has been slammed as creating a blasphemy law “by the back door”. Alarm bells were first raised earlier this year, when Labour established an independent working group, chaired by former Conservative Attorney General…
Nigel Farage makes huge deportation announcement in crime speech
live Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (Image: Getty) Nigel Farage announced plans to deport foreign prisoners as part of a crackdown on crime at a press conference today. The Reform UK leader said his insurgent party would aim halve crime in five…
Rachel Reeves ‘considering tax raid’ on pensioners after winter fuel U-turn
Rachel Reeves doesn’t want a wealth tax but other options including a tax raid on pensioners are still being mulled, according to reports. The Chancellor will reportedly reject calls from some Labour MPs calling for a wealth tax, arguing that doing so…
Brexit data ‘rigged’! Fury as World Economic Forum staff told UK ‘can’t see improvement’
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has been accused of manipulating data to portray Brexit in a negative light. Klaus Schwab, the founder of the summit, allegedly intervened in its annual Global Competitiveness Report, which ranks countries on productivity and long-term prosperity. The…