Metro Wikipedia page updated to include DWP ‘advertorial’ scandal
So far, edit has not been removed Last month, a scandal broke over a leaked document that Amber Rudd had authorised the use of at least a quarter of a […]
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As Labour starts to prepare for general election, it’s time for members to switch to positive campaign mode
Party’s outstanding policy platform will be ignored by ‘mainstream’ media – it’s up to activists to make noise Comment The announcement that Labour will soon give the green light for […]
May announces 7 June resignation with tears, claiming to love country she abused
May’s tearful exit cuts no ice Comment Theresa May has announced that she will resign on Friday 7 June, breaking down as she concluded her speech in front of Downing […]
Watson attempt to raise pile-on of NEC backfires – leading member takes him to task and left members say ‘No’
Watson tagged CLP representatives on NEC into tweet asking for pressure to back new referendum – but earned rebuke and a left backlash Labour deputy leader Tom Watson has been […]
If Hammond’s promise to end austerity after Brexit seems familiar, here’s why
Chancellor promises to end austerity post-Brexit. Ending it is a promise Tory chancellors make frequently – and never fulfil In his ‘Spring Statement’ today, Tory Chancellor ‘Spreadsheet’ Phil Hammond promised […]
List of Tory ‘achievements’ makes horrifying reading
The blight of Tory government on the UK and its people in a few short bullet points As the government prepares for the Chancellor’s ‘Spring Statement’, a list of Tory […]
Video: tens of thousands have died under Tory policies. Austin thinks ‘fortunate’ no general election
Ian Austin, 2017 majority 22, claims Labour voters won’t vote for Corbyn, who that year won historic increase in Labour vote – and says ‘fortunate we’re not facing a general […]
Video: Blair’s damning Marr irony failure wasn’t limited to his ‘as if I’d become a Tory’ comment
Comment Tony Blair has been widely pilloried and mocked for his absolute self-awareness failure during his appearance on the BBC’s Marr show on Sunday morning. Discussing Brexit, the idea of a […]
Video: UN’s Alston – Tories breach basic human rights obligations, could fix overnight if wanted
The preliminary findings presented today by UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights have had more coverage in the UK’s mainstream media than many expected. More, but still […]
Fundraiser: SKWAWKBOX invited to cover UN poverty findings launch
Philip Alston, the UN’s Special Rapporteur on poverty and human rights, is in the UK to investigate the government for its treatment of disabled people and other vulnerable benefits claimants. […]