Private messages from Peter Mandelson criticized Wes Streeting's 'hysterical' concerns about Gaza. Streeting stated he felt 'hitting a brick wall' in government, sharing testimony from doctors in Gaza.
Labour minister Nick Thomas-Symonds stated that MPs are not seeking tax rises to fund benefits, despite leaked messages from Pat McFadden suggesting otherwise. Thomas-Symonds called the messages "embarrassing" but defended the government's transparency.
Labour MPs are not seeking tax rises to fund more benefits, according to Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds. He commented on leaked WhatsApp messages from Pat McFadden suggesting otherwise, calling them "embarrassing" but not reflective of his experience.
UK ministers are expanding youth work experience and training schemes, aiming to create 300,000 placements over three years. This initiative addresses a 'quiet crisis' where nearly 1 million young people are not in education, employment, or training (Neet), with almost 60% never having held a job.
Conservative and Reform leaders cheered as they address crowd, while Labour’s Pat McFadden met with boos and shouts of ‘where is Starmer?’Thousands of people gathered outside Downing Street on Sunday to protest an increase in antisemitic hate crimes and violence, as senior politicians and interfaith leaders called for unity.The Standing Strong: Extinguish Antisemitism rally, backed by more than 30 Jewish groups, drew thousands of people to Whitehall, as Conservative and Liberal Democrat party leaders, alongside Labour and Reform representatives, addressed a crowd studded with Israeli and union jack flags, and ‘Where is Keir?’ placards. Continue reading...
Pat McFadden repeatedly declined to say that he thought the sacking of Foreign Office’s top official over Mandelson vetting was fairPat McFadden was not exactly gung-ho in his support for Keir Starmer this morning, but he was enthusiastic when asked about Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary. On LBC Nick Ferrari, the presenter, asked if he was happy about Mahmood telling pro-migration protesters who heckled her about her policies at an event on Monday night to “fuck right off”.It seemed he was. McFadden replied:Shabana is a robust lady, and she always has my full support. I think she’s an enormous asset to the government.I think her policies are right. I think she’s an enormous asset to the government, and she’s a robust lady. We need tough people in politics, and she’s tough. Continue reading...
