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Liz Truss branded sewage in rivers ‘disgraceful’ in 2014 speech despite budget cuts
Liz Truss said it was "disgraceful" that raw sewage was being dumped in rivers in a newly unearthed speech - despite making cuts accused of fuelling the problem when she was Environment Secretary. The Tory leadership frontrunner has come…
‘After 12 years of misrule, it’s clear the Tories are the problem, not the solution’
It looks likely Liz Truss will soon be PM but she hasn’t a clue how to fix Britain’s problems.She rubbished Labour’s plan for a windfall tax on oil giants while overlooking her heroine Margaret Thatcher imposing one on the banks. Truss…
Minister rules out Russian tourist ban but hits out at oligarchs’ wives ‘enjoying…
The UK's defence minister has lashed out at Russian oligarchs' wives "enjoying themselves in Greece" as Vladimir Putin 's troops continue to unleash misery on Ukraine - but appeared to rule out a complete ban on Russian tourists. Ben…
Raise minimum wage to £15 an hour as low-paid pushed to ‘brink’, TUC warns
The minimum wage should be hiked to £15 an hour as low-paid workers are pushed to the brink by rising living costs, trade union bosses have said. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) urged ministers to set about increasing the minimum wage to…
Which of Liz Truss’ policies do you think would be worse for Britain?
Liz Truss has been leading the Tory leadership contest for weeks and looks set to be the next PM. With extreme plans to cut tax for the wealthy, punish benefit claimants, and deport migrants to Rwanda - which of Truss' policies do you think…
Tory minister dismisses energy bills freeze despite Brits facing ‘really expensive…
A top Tory has dismissed an industry proposal to freeze energy bills for two years to save struggling Brits from being clobbered by price hikes. Armed Forces Minister James Heappey poured cold water on the £100billion loan scheme idea put…
Sunflowers at Downing Street mark Independence Day of Ukraine
Downing Street press office
10 Downing Street has been adorned with sunflowers and the colors of the Ukrainian flag to celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day. The sunflower is the national flower of Ukraine.
In a tweet, Prime Minister…
Who won the Tory leadership hustings? Liz Truss with nuclear war – but no bills help
“Good evening Birmingham!” said Peter Booth, Chairman of the National Conservative Convention.The rows that weren’t empty said good evening back. “You’re awake, at least!” he smiled. Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss rolled into Birmingham to the…
22 experts and leaders can see what the Tories can’t – that we need energy bills help
Pressure is piling on the Government to back a £100billion plan to freeze household energy bills for up to two years. Industry chiefs are urging ministers to agree an emergency scheme to offset rocketing energy bills. It comes amid…
Government urged to ‘cut the crap’ as ‘sewage scandal’ threatens Bank…
The Government has been urged to “cut the crap” as sewage dumping on British beaches risks threatening Brits’ Bank Holiday weekend.Labour has accused the Tories of doing nothing to curb a looming 'sewage scandal' that risks stopping Brits…
