Labour minister skewered in Sky News clash as he whinges ‘I’m not an idiot!’
A squirming Treasury minister was slammed for his “obtuse response to a reasonable question” about Labour’s looming tax hikes. Pensions minister Torsten Bell told Sky News “I’m a newish MP, but I’m not an idiot” before adding: “At some point there will…
Nigel Farage accuses Labour of ‘hating’ St George’s flag as war of words erupts
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage hit back at minister Torsten Bell (Image: Getty) Nigel Farage accused Labour of “hating” the St George’s flag as a furious war of words erupted. The Reform UK leader hit back after Labour minister Torsten Bell claimed the insurgent party should spend…
Keir Starmer in crisis as his government hits lowest approval rating ever
Sir Keir Starmer has been dealt a fresh blow after the Government’s net approval rating dropped to its lowest level to date. New polling by YouGov found that just 13% back Labour’s record in power so far. An overwhelming 69% of respondents said…
Epping wins huge battle as Bell Hotel ordered to stop housing migrants after protests
The Home Office’s asylum accommodation plans have been thrown into disarray after a council won a legal battle to close a migrant hotel. Epping Forest District Council has been granted a temporary High Court injunction blocking asylum seekers from being…
Reform council slams England flag roundabout ‘vandals’ and warns against putting flags up
A Reform UK spat has broken out after one of its councillors said they will seek criminal damages from anyone who participates in “vandalism” by painting roundabouts with the cross of St George. Roundabouts across Bromsgrove and Birmingham were painted…
POLL: Should Yvette Cooper be sacked over Epping migrant hotel blunder?
A High Court judge ruled that the Bell Hotel in Epping must stop housing asylum seekers, despite a last-ditch effort from the Home Office to intervene. Epping Forest District Council’s temporary injuction was granted on Tuesday, forcing the hotel’s owner, Somani Hotels…
Huge migration bombshell as future of 200 hotels thrown into doubt after major decision
The future of more than 200 migrant hotels was thrown into doubt after a bombshell court ruling dubbed “a victory for the mums and dads”. The High Court granted Epping Forest District Council a temporary injunction to prevent asylum seekers being housed…
Keir Starmer dealt huge blow as election petition hits major new milestone
More than 800,000 people have signed a petition calling for a general election. The petition on the official Parliament website passed the latest milestone this evening. It says: “We want an immediate general election to be held. We think the majority need and…
Clacton fire: Huge blaze erupts in seaside town as homes evacuated
Homes were evacuated after a huge building fire in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, in the early hours of Monday morning. Firefighters were callled to the scene on West Avenue in the town centre at around 00.35am. Essex Country Fire and Rescue Service said…
Council savaged for ‘absurd national loathing’ after England flags removed
A senior Tory MP has accused a London council of “absurd national loathing” after announcing it would remove England flags attached to lampposts. Several St George’s flags were raised in Tower Hamlets, east London, as part of a patriotism campaign dubbed “Operation Raise the…