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“We can’t run a bath.” Ex-Tory MPs blame everyone else for themselves being unemployable. #UKPolitics

submitted 41 days ago • 4 comments

PM Keir Starmer announces 1,000 new AI jobs in Liverpool with Kyndryl, part of a plan to make the UK an AI leader. The initiative aims to boost innovation, transform public services, and enhance living standards. #UKPolitics #Liverpool

submitted 43 days ago • 0 comments

This line in the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill would have killed it and not led to more inquiries. Any politician that voted for this amendment is not looking after the well-being of our kids and should be contacted to ask what they're playing at. Absolutely Horrifying. #UKNews #UKPolitics

submitted 47 days ago • 0 comments

Another blinder from Ed Davey in PMQs today, calling out foreign money in UK politics. Looks like the adults are back in the room. #UKPolitics #LibDem

submitted 49 days ago • 0 comments

Andrew Marr's interview with Ed Davey on #LBC. We should get more interviews from the #LibDems since they sound like an actual opposition party. #UKNews #UKPolitics

submitted 50 days ago • 0 comments

Labour MP Blair McDougall urged the UK Government to seize frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine, arguing they won’t be unfrozen without reparations. Backed by MPs from other parties, he called for decisive action, citing international precedents. #UKPolitics #Ukraine 🇺🇦

submitted 50 days ago • 0 comments

Musk’s latest intervention is objectively hilarious but the problem of a hideous human using his enormous wealth & power to promote lies & liars in the U.K., despite having no links to or other interest in the country, remains acute.

submitted 52 days ago • 176 comments

Five years post-Brexit, promises of sovereignty and economic gains falter. The UK faces £100bn/year lost output, a 15% trade hit, and record net migration. 59% of Britons view Brexit negatively (YouGov). Critics call for closer EU ties to rebuild prosperity. #UKNews #UKPolitics

submitted 52 days ago • 0 comments

Labour's economic reforms focus on infrastructure, public ownership, private investment, higher wages, and workforce upskilling to address UK growth challenges and inequality. A bold shift from past strategies. #UKEconomy #UKNews

submitted 53 days ago • 0 comments

Here are the reports on grooming gangs that the Conservatives and the media are looking for, published on 20 October 2022. The reports conclude that most sexual abuse is committed by white British men. #GroomingGangs #UKPolitics #UKNews

submitted 54 days ago • 0 comments

The UK ICO criticized Google as "irresponsible" for enabling advertisers to track users via digital fingerprinting, a method harder to block than cookies. Critics warn it undermines privacy and user control. Google cites ad innovation but faces ICO scrutiny for transparency. #UKPolitics #UKNews

submitted 54 days ago • 0 comments

No interesting news today. 🤷‍♂️ Suggestions down below. #UKNews #UKPolitics

submitted 58 days ago • 1 comment

Rachel Reeves’ £40bn tax plan tackles a 14-yr public sector pay freeze, with private sector wages up 2x inflation boosting disposable incomes for the first time in 4 years. A £25bn NIC rise aids public services, while real-term govt spending and resilient UK stocks signal growth #UKNews #UKPolitics

submitted 59 days ago • 0 comments

Labour urged to resist business pressure to weaken worker protections, including banning zero-hour contracts. TUC says stronger rights could boost economy by £13bn and are vital to tackling cynicism and populism. Delivering change is key to Labour’s mandate. #UKNews #UKPolitics

submitted 60 days ago • 0 comments

: 2/3 of UK renters struggle with rent. Campaigners urge £11.5bn yearly for 90K social homes to ease demand & meet Labour's 1.5M homes pledge. Poll shows housing issues harm society & economy. Reeves faces pressure ahead of June budget. #UKPolitics #UKNews #HousingCrisis

submitted 61 days ago • 1 comment

Over 1M families with kids under 16 face fuel poverty this Xmas. 36.4% of UK households spent >10% of income on energy in 2023. Rising bills & limited gov't aid worsen struggles, especially for disabled kids' families. Lib Dems urge free insulation & heat pump programs. #UKNews #UKPolitics

submitted 63 days ago • 1 comment

#ThamesWater diverted millions from cleanup funds, paying £37.5M in bonuses while delaying 98 projects. Fined £18.2M as bills set to rise 35% by 2030. Critics condemn mismanagement and environmental neglect. #UKPolitics #UKNews

submitted 64 days ago • 2 comments

The UK economy had zero growth from July to September, with inflation rising and warnings of a 2025 slowdown. Businesses fear job cuts and price hikes from tax changes, while public confidence falls. Economists debate recovery vs. recession risks. #UKEconomy #UKNews

submitted 64 days ago • 0 comments

Wind power is currently generating over two thirds of UK electricity with gas at just 11%.

submitted 66 days ago • 8 comments

#Labour pledges to "take back our streets," aiming to halve serious crime & boost trust in justice. Plans include 13k new police, youth hubs, tougher penalties, & focus on violence against women. Experts call it ambitious but question feasibility with limited resources. #UKPolitics

submitted 65 days ago • 1 comment

The UK gov't sets a 370k annual housing target to tackle the crisis, prioritizing brown field first & affordable homes. £100M for councils, stricter planning rules, & new reforms aim to deliver 1.5M homes by 2029. Supporting growth & homeownership. #Labour #UK #HousingCrisis

submitted 66 days ago • 0 comments