“We have pledged to increase economic growth, providing higher-paying employment and opportunities throughout the nation.”
A representative from the Labour Party stated that Jeremy Hunt’s remarks are both offensive and disconnected. The Conservatives’ refusal to accept any accountability for Rishi’s recession highlights the necessity for an election.
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carrying some quotes from first minister Michelle O’Neil (Sinn Féin) from a press conference in Stormont. She told the media:
Our goal was to reach a decision early on, and I’m happy to announce that we have achieved that. I am pleased to share that the executive, based on the finance minister’s suggestion, has chosen to allot more than £685m. This will enable discussions to begin between employers and trade unions regarding public sector wages.
The Democratic Unionist Party’s Emma Little-Pengelly, who serves as Deputy First Minister, stated:
The citizens of Northern Ireland should have access to efficient public services. While there are significant obstacles within our public services, we must also acknowledge the hard work of our public servants and ensure they receive fair compensation. This is why the decision to allocate £685m for negotiations and prompt resolution is greatly appreciated.
At the same gathering, Sinn Féin’s finance minister, Caoimhe Archibald, also expressed her belief that the executive’s collaboration demonstrates a positive effort to provide for individuals during difficult times.
David Cameron’s surprising comeback to active involvement in politics as the foreign secretary.
My little dachshund has barked at the picture when it was shown to him/her.
It was impossible for Labour to have complete knowledge of all discussions that took place in private.
She also batted away queries about what she would do if standing in Jeremy Hunt’s shoes for the budget next month, apart from saying Labour would go for growth with planning reforms and a modern industrial strategy.
The debate continues regarding the distinction between Labour’s and the Tories’ economic plans, now that Labour has abandoned their £28bn green investment promise. This promise had faced criticism from other parties, but had received positive feedback from the public.
Reeves publicly expressed interest in implementing similar tax cuts as the Conservative party, stating that she has always been in favor of lowering taxes for working individuals. However, this would only be feasible if there was enough funding to support it. As Sunak and Hunt are reportedly considering reducing public spending to finance these tax cuts, Labour may face a dilemma in deciding whether to also implement them.
The opposition’s financial spokesperson mentioned the need for difficult decisions in the future, but did not provide any details on how their party would handle a situation where the opposing party campaigns for tax cuts while implementing new budget cuts.
Check out Rowena Mason’s breakdown here: ‘Rishi’s downturn’: Reeves capitalizes on the opportunity to claim the upper hand in economic matters.
Pass on his abilities to the mayor of the region.
In 2021, Simon Foster became the PCC for the West Midlands and has stated that he filed for a judicial review in order to contest what he sees as a “hostile takeover” of PCC authority by the mayor.
The report by Jessica Murray can be found at this link: West Midlands PCC requests a judicial review regarding the elimination of his position.
The Member of Parliament for Enfield North, has shared photos from their efforts on the campaign trail in Wellingborough. They have been actively supporting Labour’s candidate, Gen Kitchen, in the upcoming byelection.
Yvette Cooper has also visited the district.
At the time, it was reported to us.
If Britain were to experience a recession after voting to exit the EU, Boris Johnson has stated that he would make a public apology on national television.
During a call to radio station LBC, a listener asked the ex-mayor of London if he would have the bravery to publicly apologize on television if the UK leaves the EU and falls into an economic downturn. The question was prompted by the caller’s concern about the potential consequences of Brexit.
Johnson pledged to apologize if the UK were to experience a recession after Brexit. He stated, “I will, of course,” and acknowledged the uncertainty of his political future. He emphasized that the well-being of the country is more significant than any one individual’s political career.
I do not believe that London or Britain should be worried about leaving the EU. Our country has always been successful when we have confidence in ourselves.
A study released by the Centre for European Reform (CER) in December 2023 stated that the UK’s economy would have been 5.5% larger if it had stayed in the EU.
announced it will examine whether the Cumbria site is managing and prioritising the risks and hazards of the site effectively as well as deploying resources appropriately and continuing to improve its project management.
The results of the investigation are anticipated to be released this autumn.
My colleague Gwyn Topham shared this story about London mayor Sadiq Khan being questioned about the removal of two potential Labour candidates due to allegations of antisemitism.
He provided an extensive and well-considered reply to Sky News regarding the matter.
What you have to bear in mind is the sensitivities of how people across the country are feeling, those from a Jewish background, those from a Muslim background. Language matters.
When I talk to Jewish residents of London, they often express fear and anxiety about certain topics. This language can also be used as a secret way of communicating, and we need to be aware of that, especially if we want to become or have been a member of parliament.
Based on my understanding from media reports, I have not personally read the transcripts. However, I believe that using that kind of language is not appropriate, and it should not be tolerated in a party like mine.
He concluded the interview by expressing his pride in being a member of an anti-racist party that is actively addressing antisemitism. However, he made a mistake while speaking and accidentally said that the party was “proud to be both anti-racist, but also antisemitic.” He quickly clarified his statement.
Approximately an hour and a half ago, the Conservative party shared a shortened four-second clip on social media from an interview. In the clip, the speaker can be heard saying, “a party like mine that is proud to be anti-racist and antisemitic.” The caption accompanying the clip reads, “Sadiq Khan admits the unspoken truth,” with the final words of Khan removed through editing.
Many have called out the social media post for being deceptive. Walthamstow Labour councillor Miriam Mirwitch, who also serves as the national secretary for the Jewish Labour Movement, expressed her disapproval.
Sadiq Khan clearly misspoke and you’ve selectively cut the clip short to misrepresent what he said. Both our mayor and the Labour party are working hard to fight antisemitism. Your cynical political point scoring here will only hurt British Jews like me.
Khan is soon up for re-election against Susan Hall, a Conservative candidate who has displayed Islamophobic behavior towards the current mayor on social media.
Neil Kinnock, leader of the Labour party, has given his support to Vaughan Gething as the next Labour leader in Wales and as the first minister of the country. This morning, Gething shared a video of Kinnock’s endorsement.
Source: theguardian.com
