In this issue

December 06, 2022

'A triumph for nimbyism'

Sunak and Gove cave in to Tory rebels on housing targets

3 mins

Starmer plans Lords reform and devolution... but not PR

Campaigners for electoral reform called on Labour to “catch up” with public support for proportional representation after Sir Keir Starmer launched proposals for constitutional change that did not address concerns about the first-past-the-post system.

4 mins

GPS tagging for asylum seekers backed by Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer has said there is a case for making some asylum seekers wear electronic tags that would keep track of their movements by satellite.

2 mins

UN says Braverman-backed asylum report has 'errors'

The United Nations’ refugee body has condemned a report – backed by home secretary Suella Braverman – that called for asylum seekers who enter the UK “illegally” to be detained indefinitely and banned from ever settling here.

2 mins

Labour demands release of Mone PPE emails and text

Labour will today use a vote in parliament to try to force the publication of secret texts and emails relating to £200m of Covid PPE contracts secured by a company linked to Conservative peer Michelle Mone.

3 mins

Most non-doms live in Tory London seats, says Labour

In one constituency, the cities of London and Westminster, 14,600 people have claimed the tax status since 1997.

1 min

Millions unable to book GP appointment, says Labour

Five million people were unable to book a GP appointment in October, an analysis of NHS data suggests.

2 mins

Christmas rail strikes to be most disruptive in 30 years

Train travellers’ hope of a resolution to the increasingly deep and bitter dispute on the railway were dashed yesterday evening by the RMT.

3 mins

Royal family planted stories against Meghan, says Harry

Netflix revealed on Monday that Harry & Meghan's series will premiere in two instalments.

2 mins

Charity CEO faces online abuse after royal race row

The charity boss at the centre of the latest royal racism row has been the victim of vicious online abuse in the wake of the comments and has said this is what happens when a Black woman attempts to address adversity.

2 mins

Cost of living appeal passes £3m after Neptune Energy donates £500,000 to fund

The Independent’s Christmas appeal to help people on the breadline cope better with the cost of living crisis has burst through the £3m mark, thanks to a £500,000 donation from Neptune Energy.

1 min

Ukraine power plants hit again after Russian salvo

Airbases in Russia also struck by drone strikes, says Kremlin

3 mins

Trump blames media lies over constitution remarks

Former president Donald Trump claimed yesterday that he never advocated for an end to America’s constitution despite having called for its “termination” just days ago.

1 min

Modi casts his vote as vital home state goes to the polls

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi cast his ballot yesterday in the second phase of the crucial legislative assembly election in his home state of Gujarat.

2 mins

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