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Jenrick campaign denies ‘dirty tricks’ amid shock Stride success: Inside the Tory leadership election
The question “do Tory MPs fix leadership votes with dirty tricks?” is usually on a par with “is the Pope a Catholic?” or “do bears s*** in the woods?”. It is obvious and it happens every time even if it takes place in secret. So it is of no surpriseContinue Reading
Michael Gove claims Treasury blocked his efforts to punish Grenfell cladding firms
Tory former housing secretary Michael Gove has claimed that the Treasury impeded his efforts to punish firms responsible for the flammable cladding on Grenfell Tower. The damning final report of the seven-year inquiry into the blaze which killed 72 people on 14 June 2017 this week accused the three firmsContinue Reading
Cardiovascular health went into decline under the Conservatives, NHS review finds
Progress tackling cardiovascular diseases stalled under the Conservatives and is now in decline, a damning review into the NHS will find this week. A “warts and all” probe into the health service ordered by health secretary Wes Streeting is to say cardiovascular health has been going in the wrong direction,Continue Reading
Keir Starmer says he will ‘have to be unpopular’ amid winter fuel payment backlash
Sir Keir Starmer has said that he will “have to be unpopular” to restore the public finances from the dire inheritance left by the Conservatives. Accusing his predecessors of “running away from difficult decisions”, the prime minister said Labour can only deliver change if he makes “tough choices” now. SirContinue Reading
Carol Vorderman says the timing of her BBC sacking over Twitter posts was ’sexist’
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Carol Vorderman has branded the BBC “sexist” for ”sacking” her the same week bosses “keptContinue Reading
Racing chaos as horse veers off track and breaks through rail in scary scenes
Two-year-old filly Watershed Moment had a debut to remember at Del Mar – and horse racing fans won’t forget in a hurry either. That’s after the American newcomer pulverised a set of railings after she was all but set to win. The inexperienced filly rounded the final bend in CaliforniaContinue Reading
Managers support plans to strengthen workers’ rights
The Government’s plans to strengthen workers’ rights has won fresh support from managers as a union leader highlighted the positive benefits of halting a “race to the bottom” in the world of work. The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) said there was nothing in Labour’s proposals that should alarm a responsible employer.Continue Reading
Wes Streeting says NHS waiting lists must be ‘millions lower’ by 2029
Wes Streeting has said NHS waiting lists need to fall by millions before the next general election. The health secretary vowed to return the health service to its “constitutional standards” by the end of Labour’s first term in office, allowing A&E patients to be seen within four hours and ensuringContinue Reading
The Boys: Firecracker star asks fans for ‘boundaries’ after ‘uncomfortable’ experience at Comic-Con
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The Boys star Valorie Curry has been forced to ask fans for “boundaries” after anContinue Reading
US ‘understands the decision we have taken’ on Israeli arms sales, Sir Keir Starmer says
Sir Keir Starmer has insisted the US backed Britain’s decision to suspend some arms sales to Israel, after reports the move had angered Britain’s closest ally. The prime minister said Washington “understands the decision we have taken” and was told about the move in advance. He was quizzed about Britain’sContinue Reading