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Farage admits “Brexit has failed”
Last night, one of the chief architects of the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union, Nigel Farage, admitted that “Brexit has failed”.Absolutely Raabulous: Dominic Raab’s 8 worst bits
As we bid a not-so-fond farewell to Dominic Raab, join us as we recount some of the highlights (and more of the lowlights) of his misadventures in GovernmentSunak childcare profiteering scandal "standard" for Tory Government
Today, the Prime Minister was referred to the Parliamentary standards watchdog for an inquiry into shares his wife holds in a childcare company that stands to benefit from the Government's childcare funding scheme.IMF forecast: "Undeniable" Brexit contributing to economic slowdown
Today, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released new economic forecasts which project the UK will have the worst-performing economy in the world among high-earning countries this year.8 times the international community has condemned the UK in the past year
Over the last 12 months, it seems like every international organisation worth its salt has had to condemn the UK Government’s latest cruel, authoritarian, or simply wrongheaded action. From supranational bodies to think tanks, charities and even organised religion, the Tories have provided each sound-minded and morally-unblinkered body with plenty to object to. Let’s have a look back at the 8 of these high profile interventions into UK politics that this Government has provoked in the past year.Beyond the Windsor Framework: 5 steps for resetting our relationship with the EU
Beyond its practical benefits for Northern Ireland and the whole UK economy, Monday’s announcement of the Windsor Framework looked like a tentative return to grown-up Government. While the Tories have a long and storied history of U-turns, this could be the start of a new era in which the UK works smarter and more collaboratively with our closest neighbours. If they’re serious about this new pragmatic approach, here are the next five steps they should take.World Human Rights Day: 7 Myths About Migration Debunked
This week, we’re setting the record straight and debunking 7 of the most common myths about migration–so you can right the narrative when you hear them.Entire government in breach of ministerial code after failure to appoint ethics adviser
The whole government is now in breach of the Ministerial code after the Prime Minister failed to appoint an independent ethics adviser within six months of the post becoming vacant.Starmer should be honest about immigration after CBI fudge
With businesses staring down a recession as they enter their make-or-break months over the festive period, the Confederation of British Industry's annual conference provided an important opportunity for both the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition to make their party's case for how to right the economy.Starmer CBI speech: Labour Leader must make the positive case for immigration
“With the Government’s Brexit position now containing more holes than a Swiss cheese, Starmer’s inability to make the positive case for immigration is a lost opportunity.Government’s fiscal plan unleashes new age of austerity
Today, the Chancellor unveiled the Treasury’s medium-term fiscal plan, confirming public spending cuts and higher taxes.Channel deal does not deliver safe routes for asylum seekers
This morning in Paris, the Home Secretary announced the signing of an agreement with her French opposite number aimed at reducing dangerous Channel crossings and directing asylum seekers toward legal routes to the UKNew polling: 57% would vote to rejoin EU
New polling released this week by Redfield & Wilton Strategies has shown that 57% of voters would opt to rejoin the EU if another referendum were held today, an increase of 3% since August