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Conservatives withdraw support for two candidates over election day betting scandal

25 June 20249 July 2024Political Fiber0

The Conservative Party has withdrawn support from two candidates currently under investigation for allegedly betting on the general election date. The Gambling Commission is currently investigating Craig Williams, running in Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr, and Laura Saunders, contesting Bristol North West. Despite this, they will remain on the ballot as Conservative candidates but will become independents if […]

IFS warns that tax rises in the next five years could be inevitable

24 June 20249 July 2024Political Fiber0

A think tank has criticised the UK’s major political parties for avoiding tough decisions about public finances in their manifestos, predicting a likely increase in taxes over the next five years. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) accused both Labour and the Conservatives of ignoring the “painful choices” necessary to address the country’s financial issues. […]

Thinktank issues a warning over the £4 billion shortfall in social care funding

23 June 20249 July 2024Political Fiber0

Four years ago, the government announced a strategy to cap the lifetime care costs for each person. However, a prominent think tank has now highlighted a £4bn gap in the social care plans proposed by England’s three major political parties. All three parties – Conservatives, Labour, and the Liberal Democrats – have supported implementing these […]

Labour promises to introduce new laws to protect tenants from “bidding wars”

21 June 20249 July 2024Political Fiber0

Sir Keir Starmer has announced that, if Labour wins the upcoming election, they will introduce new laws to eliminate rental “bidding wars.” Speaking during a special edition of BBC’s Question Time, the Labour leader said the party plans to prevent landlords from “exploiting tenants” by encouraging them to offer higher rents to secure a property. […]

Northern Ireland talks extension signals hope for Assembly return

14 December 202314 January 2024Joe Cahal0

Northern Ireland talks to restore the Stormont Assembly will continue on Monday after the parties failed to reach an agreement yesterday. Earlier this month, the UK announced a £2.5-billion cash injection to support the cash-strapped public services and reestablish the Northern Ireland Assembly. Once again, all eyes will be on the DUP, who walked out […]

Mark Drakeford quits as Wales’ first minister

13 December 202318 December 2023Political Fiber0

Mark Drakeford has announced he is stepping down as the first minister of Wales and leader of the Welsh Labour party, sparking a leadership contest to replace him. In a surprise statement posted on social media, Drakeford said he will remain in place as party leader and first minister until his successor is elected in […]

Emergency Rwanda bill threatens to split Tory Party further

7 December 202314 January 2024Political Fiber0

Rishi Sunak’s emergency Rwanda bill, which aims to allow the government to proceed with the scheme, led to Robert Jenrick’s resignation yesterday. At the same time, former Home Secretary Suella Braverman said the bill would not stop the boats. The PM must be painfully aware of the deep divisions between the left and the right […]

It’s a ‘myth’ to believe voters don’t want another EU referendum, says Curtice

1 December 202318 December 2023Political Fiber0

Britain’s top polling expert Sir John Curtice has told the Labour party it is a “myth” to believe voters are not interested in a future referendum to rejoin the EU and reverse Brexit. Renowned psephologist Curtice said three-quarters of Labour supporters backed Remain in the 2016 referendum and they are the driving force behind the […]

How the newspapers reacted to Hunt’s Autumn Statement tax cuts

23 November 202318 December 2023Political Fiber0

The newspapers have given their verdict on Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement with the traditionally Tory supporting press hailing tax cuts while those more critical of the government remind of the record tax burden and looming general election. While not much is made of Hunt ditching the widely predicted slashing of inheritance tax, reaction is generally […]

Refugees sleeping rough after Home Office notice period cut

23 November 202318 December 2023Political Fiber0

A change in Home Office policy has sparked a sharp rise in the number of refugees sleeping rough across the UK, especially in the capital. Whereas in July, only 11 people who had recently been granted asylum were sleeping on the streets, this figure has since increased to over 800. Charities have reported that refugees […]

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Conservatives withdraw support for two candidates over election day betting scandal

IFS warns that tax rises in the next five years could be inevitable

Thinktank issues a warning over the £4 billion shortfall in social care funding

Labour promises to introduce new laws to protect tenants from “bidding wars”

Northern Ireland talks extension signals hope for Assembly return

Mark Drakeford quits as Wales’ first minister

Emergency Rwanda bill threatens to split Tory Party further

It’s a ‘myth’ to believe voters don’t want another EU referendum, says Curtice

How the newspapers reacted to Hunt’s Autumn Statement tax cuts

Refugees sleeping rough after Home Office notice period cut

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