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Politics
Energy security and Net Zero minister Ed Miliband said the government had lifted a nine-year “ban” on onshore wind in England, during interviews on BBC Breakfast, BBC Radio 4’s Today … Read
This figure has been shared on social media, but the 80% refers to those on the electoral register who didn’t vote for Labour, including those who did not vote at all or who spoiled their ballot. Read
Politics
Labour MP and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden seems to have confused the number of people on NHS waiting lists with the number of cases. Giving a … Read
Politics
Over the weekend both Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury James Murray MP claimed that the “tax burden” was at its highest in 70 years. We saw … Read
Politics
On Sky News this morning presenter Kay Burley claimed the government has said it would reach the target of spending 2.5% of GDP on defence by the end of the … Read
Politics
Earlier today King Charles delivered the first King’s Speech for the new government, unveiling Labour’s legislative plans for the next year in Parliament. A total of 39 bills were announced … Read
Mr Starmer was awarded a knighthood a decade ago for his work as head of the Crown Prosecution Service and Director of Public Prosecutions. Read
Politics
Amidst the pomp and pageantry of this Wednesday’s State Opening of Parliament, King Charles III will deliver the King’s Speech—Labour’s opportunity to set out its legislative plans for its first … Read
Politics
You may have spotted a slight discrepancy in reports of the number of seats won by Labour in last week’s general election. Some sources, including the Telegraph, the House of … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
We’ve looked at the number of homes being built in England, and why house building isn’t keeping up with demand. Read
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