Lib Dems table Bill calling for general election by December Sunak: Another out of touch Conservative PM with no plan Sunak statement: Keeping public in the dark while celebrating behind closed doors First Minister Must Not Contribute to the Whitewashing of Qatar Lib Dems table Bill calling for general election by December The Liberal Democrats have tabled a Bill in Parliament today calling for an early general election by 1st December 2022. The Bill will be tabled in Parliament today (Monday 24th October) and will be given its First Reading on Wednesday after Prime Minister's Questions. The Liberal Democrats are ...
Tonight @YoungLiberalsUK had a special conference to decide whether and who we were endorsing for @LibDems Party President. We have overwhelmingly decided to back @markpack for members first preference! — Young Liberals (@YoungLiberalsUK) October 24, 2022
Being able to celebrate one's culture is a big part of celebrating one's identity. In midlife I am quite intensely aware of how celebrating my identity involves sharing my cultural wisdom, insights, food and experiences. It is a holistic approach to how I view myself. So, without wanting to sound preachy, Happy Diwali/Deepavali 2022. May ... The post Happy Diwali appeared first on A Midlifer in London .
I seem to like Kier Starmer more than most Labour types, who often fill my feed having a pop at him ( maybe that's why I like him 🤣🤣) He comes across as decent, if boring, and whilst I will no doubt have serious issues over policy direction he would clearly be a safe pair of hands - at the end of the fay you don't be a DPP by being a complete idiot There is proper vitriol there though and not just amongst members. I'm sworn to silence by a former senior staffer at Labour HQ and their less ...
Quite extraordinary times. Immediate reactions from journalists from all countries around the globe. Some joy, uncertainty, consternation and a bit of hope. Most certainly a mixture of emotions. 
If someone told me that the last Prime Minister will last less than 50 days, I would not believe it. If someone told me that a new Prime Minister, who actually lost to Liz Truss only 6 weeks ago, will become the new Leader of Britain, I would also not believe. 
I suppose that the election of the new Leader of the Conservative Party and the Prime Minister can be looked at ...
Tweet number one, on immigration: Sir Keir admits there is "not a great deal" between Labour and the Tories on immigration policy. Two exceptions: He wants the "best possible students" to come here to the UK. And he won't continue with the Rwanda-plan. — Theo Usherwood (@theousherwood) October 24, 2022
At the start of every municipal year without exception the Council agrees its standing orders for the year at its Annual Meeting. The standing orders provide the framework against which decisions are taken and against which questions can be laid ... Continue reading →
"The thought occurs that maybe the Conservative Party no longer cares. Perhaps the sum of its ambition is to become the provisional wing of the right-wing entertainment industry: happy to preach to a diminishing band of true believers, and good for a newspaper column or fringe TV turn, while Keir Starmer gets on with the tiresome business of actually running the country." Paul Goodman ponders the continuing appeal of Boris Johnson to Conservative members. Patrick Barkham meets Guy Shrubsole, who is campaigning to double the one per cent of Britain's land area where rainforests endure: "There's something so alluring about ...
It is barely winter yet and already the cost of living crisis is starting to impact on people's lives. While the Tories argue of who is to take on the poisoned chalice of party leader, the Guardian reports that the number of UK households in arrears on their energy bills soared to record levels in the second quarter of this year, with more than two million behind on their electricity payments. The paper says that data from the energy regulator Ofgem shows that at the end of June, 2,347,511 households were behind on their electricity bills and 1,858,585 on their ...
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And so, true to form, a man without loyalty to anyone but himself bails out, leaving his supporters in the lurch. Given how many times he did exactly that as Prime Minister, one does wonder how, indeed why, people keep falling for his schtick. Does this mean that we have a coronation for the leadership of the Conservative Party, or will Johnson supporters opt to switch to Penny Mordaunt in the hope of denying Rishi? Time is short, but such a thing isn't impossible and, given the membership's proven judgement, could Rishi win over the members? If the individual who ...
Join Maggie's Centre on a spook-tacular stroll through Dundee supporting people with cancer - taking place next Friday - 28th October. Bring your friends and make it a night to remember! You can expect: + Access to V&A Dundee and other venues+ Free beers and pizzas en route+ Spooky story-tellers revealing Dundee's ghostly history+ A free Maggie's t-shirt Register now at - walk to remember, walk to celebrate and walk with friends. If you have any questions, please call 0300 123 1801.
