UK economy shrinks by worst in over 3 years
Contraction worst since March 2016 The UK’s economy shrank in April by 0.4%, the worst fall in more than three years, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). An […]
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No, Corbyn didn’t say Labour backs a new Brexit referendum on Marr (video)
Commentators claim Corbyn interview signalled ‘significant shift’ in Labour’s position on new referendum Social media, fuelled by media commentators, have been claiming that a Jeremy Corbyn interview broadcast on the […]
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: May triggers uproar and mockery with ridiculous Brexit claim
After her statement on Tuesday to MPs about her latest complete lack of progress in persuading the EU to do what it has said it absolutely will not, Jeremy Corbyn […]
Excl: Labour front-bencher Dan Carden “May spouts about a strong economy – strong for who?”
North Liverpool MP Dan Carden writes exclusively for the SKWAWKBOX on the horrendous impact of Tory cuts on his home city and many parts of the country – and asks, […]
Video: Media ignored Corbyn speech on Brexit and future – and accuse him of silence
A major speech delivered in Lisbon earlier this month by Jeremy Corbyn to a European group addressed Brexit, its causes, effects and the UK’s future in every respect from jobs […]
Video: May’s Downing St no-confidence response projects delusion, not defiance
Surprising no one, Sir Graham Brady, the chair of the 1922 committee, has confirmed this morning that Theresa May faces a vote of no confidence in her leadership, surprising no […]
Thirty ministers tour as ‘stealth general election’ campaign ramps up
The Tories have thirty ministers touring the country ‘to sell Theresa May’s deal’. Right. Remember, the public has no say on her deal next week – its fate will be decided by […]
Impact: unions say Cammell ran short of gas even on day 1 of strike as lorries turned back
Unite and GMB members have been picketing the Cammell Laird shipyard in Birkenhead since Monday as part of rolling strike action in response to the company’s plan to impose almost […]
Drakeford launches manifesto for Welsh Labour
Welsh Labour leadership candidate Mark Drakeford has launched his detailed manifesto for Welsh Labour – and the Welsh government – if he succeeds in his election bid. The forty-page document […]