London’s first multibank – distributing baby products, toiletries and other items as well as food – will be officially launched this week, amid concerns over rising child poverty across the capital. The opening of Felix’s Multibank is being backed by former prime minister Gordon Brown and London mayor Sadiq Khan.Continue Reading
Ireland is set to play a pivotal role in Keir Starmer’s plan for a crucial reset in relations with the European Union. The UK government believes the Irish are “very influential” within the bloc. And Ireland has already signalled its willingness to discuss with other EU countries the potential forContinue Reading
Nail bars and car washes will be targeted by immigration officers as they step up enforcement action over the summer, the Home Secretary has announced. Yvette Cooper said 1,000 civil servants had been redeployed from working on the now-abandoned Rwanda scheme to staffing a new “returns and enforcement programme”. TheContinue Reading
A new MP who has revealed she became pregnant at 15 after being “groomed” by an older man has vowed to be a voice for “women that have children in far from ideal circumstances”. Labour MP Natalie Fleet, 40, disclosed that she still suffers “weekly nightmares” as a result ofContinue Reading
This is the moment shadow health secretary Victoria Atkins stands up at the Commons dispatch box to shout at environment secretary Steve Reed, while he is still speaking. Mr Reed was addressing MPs on Friday (19 July), when the exchange took place. Mr Reed tells MPs “There will be 500Continue Reading
The government could need up to £10bn to cover public sector pay increases if reports of a 5.5 per cent rise prove true, a leading economist has warned. Independent pay review bodies are reported to be preparing to recommend such an increase for teachers and around 1.3 million NHS staff,Continue Reading
Reform MP Lee Anderson enjoyed a night out with party supporters as he was filmed leading a “Love Train” dance. The Ashfield MP, was seen leading supporters in a dance to The Ojay’s popular Love Train song at an event on Thursday (18 July). Mr Anderson shared footage of theContinue Reading
Liz Truss discussed shower heads at a Republican National Convention breakfast event. The former prime minister revealed she had recently acquired a ‘Liberty Bell’ shower head, created in the image of the famous, cracked bell in Philadelphia. Addressing crowds at the event this week, and showing her support for DonaldContinue Reading
Nigel Farage has been accused of inflaming tensions after blaming rioting in Leeds on the “politics of the subcontinent”. The Reform UK leader, who was in the US for the Republican National Convention in Minnesota, posted on social media on Thursday evening as scenes of disorder in the city emerged.Continue Reading
Sadiq Khan has revealed the extent of the threats he received at the height of the protests over his Ulez scheme. The Mayor of London said he had even received a bullet addressed to him in the mail while protesters turned up outside his house to threaten his wife andContinue Reading
