Politics
Corbyn pledges to create one million jobs
There have been some critics who have said that the Labour leader has massive core support, but few polices, well this afternoon he plans to change that. Today Corbyn is expected to reveal a number of pledges that he hopes will change the face of Britain. A major part of the speech is likely to be the £500bn programme of investment in the UK economy, a huge figure, but it is hoped to reinvigorate the economy, which might be heading...
“I own you” Sir Philip Green is accused of slur to staff member
Another day another piece of bad publicity against Sir Philip Green the former chief of BHS. This time a member of staff at BHS claims the tycoon slapped her down after they had the audacity to stand up to him. Chris Page, 68, explained how she spoke to Green while working on the shop floor back in 2000 The gran of seven said: The gran of seven said: “I was working in the Christmas shop. “I was getting to work...
David Cameron’s honours list includes his wife’s stylist
The honour list system is under scrutiny again after leaked documents indicate ex-PM David Cameron, is handing out honours as a reward to friends. News of this leaked list, handed to the Sunday Times, has provoked calls of “cronyism” and inevitable calls for a radical overhaul of the controversial system. The new PM Theresa has said she would not get involved and will not halt these new honours. The newly crowned PM, was pulled into the debate as she has...
The cost of UK poverty is £78bn EVERY year
A new study has studied how much poverty impacts on the UK economy and the results are shocking. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation, who conducted the research, have reported that the national cost is £78bn, which costs each taxpayer a huger £1,200 a year. Poverty is categorised as living on an income which is less than 60 per cent of the median. The JRF looked at how these people’s needs create demand on various government services. Without even taking benefits into...
Hinkley Point delay called ‘bonkers’ by union
A VIP tent was being set up at the site yesterday, but the champagne was literally put back on ice, as the nuclear plant at Hinkley Point was delayed today. Philip Hammond, gave his full backing to Hinkley Point C only two weeks ago, saying: “We have to make sure the project goes ahead.” Environmental groups will welcome the delay and will hope that this signals a cancellation in the controversial scheme. However, the GMB union has described the delay as...
Barack Obama’s Half-Brother Backs Donald Trump
Barack Obama's half-brother Malik has backed Donald Trump in the upcoming US Presidential election. The Kenyan pronounced to the BBC World Service "My name is Malik and I will be voting for Mr Donald Trump," in an interview where he backed the outspoken Republican candidate because he came across as a "straightforward guy" who "speaks from the heart". Despite living in the rural Kenyan village of Kogelo Malik Obama is still registered to vote in the state of Maryland, and will be changing...
Sarah Champion Asks Corbyn For Her Job Back
Labour politician and MP for Rotherham Sarah Champion has asked Jeremy Corbyn for her job back after resigning at the end of June. Champion was part of the Labour coup which failed to overturn the leader at the end of June, and she now appears to have gone back cap in hand to ask to be reinstated as Shadow Minister. She wrote: Dear Jeremy I would like to formally retract my resignation and ask to be reinstated to my role as Shadow Home...
Len McCluskey claims MI5 infiltrating Corbyn camp to abuse Lab MPs
Shocking claims have just come to light after Union chief Len McCluskey believes that MI5 are trying to undermine Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership of the Labour Party. He thinks that MI5 agents are pretending to be Corbyn supporters and are then abusing rebel Labour MPs in public. 44 female Labour MPs have revealed that they have received horrific on-line abuse. In a joint letter to Corbyn they wrote: “Rape threats, death threats, smashed cars and bricks through windows are disgusting and...
Junior doctors’ raising £130k via public to fight Hunt
The public are attempting to raise a huge £130,000 so junior doctors can continue their legal dispute against Jeremy Hunt, the Government’s Health Secretary. Funds will cover legal costs so the battle can continue in the High Court ,who decreed that if they could raise that figure they could proceed with their claims, reports the Evening Standard. The judge threw out Hunt’s demand for a £150,000 surety within a week. The doctors now have until August 16th to find the...