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Anger over Rwanda political killings warning as deportation policy branded ‘unworkable’
Anger is mounting after it emerged the UK government was told by one of its own advisers that Rwanda tortures and kills political opponents - but continued with plans to send refugees there anyway.An email disclosed to the High Court said!-->…
Liz Truss commits to pensions rise next year amid ‘unprecedented deaths’ fears
Tory leadership favourite Liz Truss has publicly said she intends to raise pensions next year by an expected 9-10% next year - amid fears poverty-stricken older people will die in "unprecedented" numbers this winter.The Foreign Secretary!-->…
Rail fare hike fears as inflation figure used to calculate them hits 40 YEAR high
Passenger groups fear a huge hike in train fares as the inflation figure usually used to determine annual increases rose to its highest level in 40 years.Figures released this morning show the Retail Price Index (RPI) has risen to 12.3% in!-->…
More than 120,000 call for emergency budget NOW as Tories continue to squabble
Nearly 130,000 people have signed a petition calling for an emergency budget to tackle the energy and cost of living crisis - as the government continues to stall. This morning former Chancellor Sajid Javid - a key supporter of leadership!-->…
Who won the Tory leader debate? It feels like ‘moral failure’ Liz Truss already has
“Good evening, Madam Prime Minister!”, a Scottish Tory told Liz Truss.She held up her hands in mock protest. “Please, please, don’t get ahead of yourself!”. An afterthought: “Don’t let me get ahead of myself." Her grin was the most!-->…
Cyclists ‘may need number plates and insurance under plans for new road laws’
Cyclists could be made to have number plates on their bikes and insurance under new road laws being considered by the government, it is reported.A series of new rules could be brought in for cyclists under new road laws that would also see!-->…
‘Unprecedented’ numbers of pensioners will die from cold as bills soar warning
"Unprecedented" numbers of pensioners may die from cold due to soaring bills over the winter, a charity warns today - with some likening the crisis to rationing during World War Two.Age UK issued a stark warning to the next PM, calling for!-->…
Liz Truss launches legal clash with EU over UK access to science programmes
Liz Truss today launched a legal clash with the EU over UK access to science programmes. The UK negotiated access to a range of EU science and innovation programmes as part of Brexit negotiations 18 months ago. But now the Foreign Office!-->…
Liz Truss would leave scared families to watch as household budgets haemorrhage money
Refusing to keep down energy bills and ignorantly dismissing a prize freeze as a “sticking plaster”, likely next Prime Minister Liz Truss would leave frightened families to watch as their household budgets haemorrhage money.The Truss!-->…
Inside Boris Johnson’s TWO holidays as PM spotted on beach in cost of living crisis
Boris Johnson flaunted his beach body while sunning himself on a second holiday away from the deepening cost of living crisis. As Brits learned the real value of workers’ pay is falling at the fastest rate for 20 years, Mr Johnson was!-->…