TUC: Tories have presided over longest and deepest squeeze of family budgets
U nions are accusing the Conservatives of presiding over the worst period for living standards in modern history. An analysis by the TUC suggested that by the end of this…
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Johnson will offer ‘robust defence’ as he fights partygate claims, says Dowden
B oris Johnson will give a “robust defence” of his actions but ultimately his fate will be in the hands of MPs, a Cabinet minister has said. The former prime…
France BANS protests opposite parliament building as third night of demonstrations gets underway
France has banned protests opposite the National Assembly in Paris as a third night of demonstrations against French President Emmanuel Macon’s pension reforms get underway. The Place de la Concorde…
Rishi Sunak to give Tory MPs ‘free vote on Boris Johnson’s future,’ reports
R ishi Sunak is set to give ToryMPs a free vote on Boris Johnson’s future if the privileges committee finds he deliberately misled the Commons about the parties held in…
European Parliament Member Calls for Ban on Crypto Amidst Banking Crisis
Former Belgian Finance Minister and European Parliament member, Johan Van Overtveldt, has called for a ban on crypto amidst the current banking crisis. Specifically, Van Overtveldt says the digital asset…
Proposals to reimburse scam victims are half-baked, says Treasury Committee
P roposals to reimburse victims of bank transfer scams are half-baked in their current form and need further action, according to the Treasury Committee. New financial regulations being considered by…
Skint Parliament to turn off the radio
First published FEB 26, 2023 Updated 24 seconds ago Politics This article first appeared at rnz.co.nz and is republished with permission Those who rely on their radio to keep track…
Sunak and von der Leyen share ‘positive’ call, boosting protocol deal chances
R ishi Sunak is closing in on announcing a new post-Brexit deal for Northern Ireland after holding a “positive” call with the EU’s Ursula von der Leyen ahead of an…
Calendar Girls dancers take campaign to Parliament
Calendar Girls dancers told not to come back to work are picketing outside of the strip club and lobbying Parliament over their rights as independent contractors. Nineteen dancers working for…
Leaders of Mick Wallace’s EU Parliament group say members must adhere to highest standards
The leadership of Mick Wallace’s Left Group in the European Parliament are seeking an urgent meeting with the controversial Irish politician, saying their own members must adhere to the “highest…