Whip round saves the music at Lib Dem conference karaoke Meanwhile Lib Dem leader Ed Davey capsized in a kayak in a stunt against sewage Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2023
Don’t steamroll, and go easy on the stats: how to win an argument – without making things worse An MP, a standup comic, a barrister, a divorce expert and a debating coach give tips on the art of debate – and why you need to listen, not just argue The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023
Tories will still leave households worse off despite potential inflation slowdown, says Labour Labour accuses PM of overseeing a £350 increase in monthly bills for the average household The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023
Foreign Office not treating hostage-taking seriously, says Richard Ratcliffe The criticisms comes after the Government’s responded to a Foreign Affairs Committee report critical about its handling of such cases. The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023
Oscar-winning actress Glenda Jackson, who had second career in British Parliament, dies at 87 Jackson’s agent said she died Thursday at her home in London after a short illness. The actress had recently completed filming “‘The Great Escaper,” in which she co-starred with 90-year-old Michael Caine. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 15, 2023
My mentor Glenda Jackson taught me to be a rebel with a cause I will miss her powerful oratory, independent spirit and strong sense of social justice – she fought for her constituents and ignored the party whips The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2023
Top Labour politicians pay tribute to Glenda Jackson who has died aged 87 Senior figures from Keir Starmer's party recalled their time working with the double Oscar-winning actress, who had a successful second career as a respected parliamentarian Daily Mirror · Jun 15, 2023
Fury as council clerical error sends residents’ cleaning bills soaring People living on Brent council’s housing estates were landed with what they felt was an unaffordable increase in charges The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2023
Three debut novels compete among Women’s prize for fiction shortlist First-time novelists are joined by two former winners on the diverse list, as the six ‘ambitious and hard-hitting’ contenders are revealed The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2023
‘We were blown away’: how we chose the Women’s prize shortlist As one of this year’s judges, I have been bowled over by the range and intensity of what we have read, and I’m sure you will be too The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2023
Shops and services should be legally required to accept cash, MPs told MPs were told that 15 million people in the UK use cash for budgeting, and businesses which only accept cards have a negative impact on those on lower incomes, the elderly and disabled people Daily Mirror · Mar 20, 2023
Maggie O’Farrell and NoViolet Bulawayo make Women’s prize for fiction longlist Nine debut novels are among the 16 books up for the 2023 award, alongside novels by Natalie Haynes, Sophie Mackintosh and Barbara Kingsolver The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2023
Speaker threatens to kick Tory out of Commons after heckling MPs for second time A CONSERVATIVE MP has been threatened with being kicked out of the House of Commons after apparently causing disruption during Prime Minister’s… The National (Scotland) · Feb 1, 2023
Tory MP Jonathan Gullis branded 'pound shop Farage' over missing children heckle Former schools minister Jonathan Gullis is accused of saying migrant children feared to have been snatched by criminals ""shouldn't have come here illegally" Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022 Jeremy Hunt warned plan to rip up bank rules is ‘huge mistake’ Chancellor accused of ‘race to bottom’ to mitigate Brexit damage to sector
Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022 Government bank only called in fraud squad after 80% of Covid loans had been handed out Rishi Sunak is accused of failing to do enough to stop taxpayer cash being wasted after it emerged £1.1billion was lost to fraud and error from the bounce back loans scheme for small businesses
The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2022 Labour seeks to protect face-to-face banking by forcing Commons vote Exclusive: Amendment would give City regulators power to ensure services and follows mass branch closures
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022 Conflict of interest warning as George Osborne ‘advises’ on Budget while working for investment bank Labour urges Jeremy Hunt to reveal if ‘market-sensitive’ information has been leaked
The National (Scotland) · Nov 9, 2022 BBC accused of producing 'deeply flawed' report on MPs' Twitter abuse THE BBC has been accused of producing a “deeply flawed” report on the level of abuse MPs receive on social media.
Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2022 Labour set to benefit from London constituencies shake-up Labour is set to benefit from a constituencies shake-up in London, strengthening the party’s stronghold on the capital.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2022 Labour calls for national fraud strategy as annual losses hit £1.3bn Exclusive: party seeks amendment to financial services and markets bill and says ministers are failing on ‘new types of fraud’
Daily Mirror · Nov 2, 2022 Suella Braverman referred to financial watchdog over 'insider trading' rules fear Labour has asked the Financial Conduct Authority to investigate Suella Braverman's email leak after insiders said, in the wrong hands, it could have enabled 'insider trading'. There is no suggestion it was misused
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022 Labour refer Suella Braverman to financial watchdog over security breach Tulip Siddiq has asked the Financial Conduct Authority to investigate the leaking of information that led to Ms Braverman’s resignation.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2022 Labour refers Suella Braverman to financial watchdog over email leak Exclusive: ‘Growth visas’ policy leak could have influenced markets and breached market abuse laws, letter to FCA argues
Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2022 Labour urges investigation into ‘leak’ of mini-Budget after hedge funds shorted the Pound Calls come amid reports hedge fund bosses made ‘small fortunes’ by betting that Sterling would fall