Author: Laura Robinson
A UN human rights lawyer who said the word ‘superficial’ was a ‘racial trope’ has been behind a string of controversial comments – including accusing an Apple worker of ‘mansplaining’ for telling a woman who asked to be served by a female member of staff, ‘I’ll be happy to help’. Dominique Day chaired a working group of experts on people of African descent which said there had been a failure to tackle ‘systemic’ racism in the UK – a finding the Government said was based on a ‘superficial analysis’. In response, Miss Day claimed this was an ‘upgrade’ from ‘lazy’ and called…
Tax row ex-minister Nadhim Zahawi is threatening to kick-start a damaging protracted public row with Rishi Sunak over the manner of his sacking as Conservative Party chairman. The multi-millionaire MP was fired early yesterday morning over a seven-figure payment to HMRC he made while chancellor last year.The Prime Minister dismissed the former vaccines minister for a ‘serious breach of the ministerial code’ less than two hours after receiving a report by ethics chief Sir Laurie Magnus.Mr Zahawi, who is reported to have paid a £1million fine as part of a £5million settlement with tax authorities, had previously threatened legal action against…
Nadhim Zahawi yesterday launched an extraordinary attack on the Press over media reports that ended his career in frontline politics.In an unrepentant letter to Rishi Sunak who fired him yesterday morning, the former Tory chairman made no reference to the tax row that led to his sacking, and offered no apology for his conduct.Mr Sunak is now hunting for a ‘squeaky clean’ candidate for Tory party chairman, and was last night struggling to find an immediate replacement for the post, which is critical in the run-up to a general election expected next year.Showing no contrition over his behaviour, Mr Zahawi…
Rishi Sunak is facing a police probe today after admitting failing to wear a seatbelt while recording a video in his official car.The PM apologised and acknowledged an ‘error of judgment’ after a now-removed Instagram clip showed him in the back seat of the vehicle with no restraint.Lancashire Police have said they are ‘looking into’ the issue. Not wearing a seatbelt can be punished with a fine of up to £500 – although a £100 fixed penalty notice is more common.The Tory MP for Blackpool South, Scot Benton, has urged the force not to use their resources investigating ‘politically motivated’ claims about…
Police are ‘looking into’ Rishi Sunak not wearing a seatbelt in his official car while recording a video for his Instagram earlier today.The Prime Minister acknowledged the ‘error of judgment’ after a now-removed clip appeared to show Mr Sunak in the back of a moving car without a seatbelt on.Lancashire police said they were aware of matter and are making inquiries.The law states that car users must wear a seatbelt if one is fitted in their seat, with only a few exceptions.A fine of up to £500 can be issued if someone does not wear a seatbelt.A Downing Street spokesman said…
Rishi Sunak endured a day to forget today as he admitted failing to wear a seatbelt in his official car and branded Tories calling for tax cuts ‘idiots’.The PM also faced a backlash for taking a plane to Blackpool for a visit to promote Levelling Up spending, rather than driving or going by rail.The 12-hour meltdown came as Mr Sunak was attempting to get on the front foot by allocating cash to projects across the country. But the announcements were criticised for mostly going to London and the South East rather than the Red Wall. A clip posted on Mr Sunak’s own…
Rishi Sunak defied Tory calls for tax cuts in the Budget today suggesting only idiots think the burden can fall quickly after Covid and the Ukraine war.The PM gave a blunt response when he was quizzed on the potential for reductions soon – and also swiped at James Dyson after the billionaire launched a brutal attack on the government’s ‘short-sighted’ and ‘stupid’ policies.Asked on a visit to Morecambe whether he will cut taxes, Mr Sunak said: ‘I’m a Conservative, I want to cut your taxes … I wish I could do that tomorrow, quite frankly, but the reason we can’t is…
Sir James Dyson said that ‘stupid’ policies are preventing economic growthHe criticised ‘suffocating regulation’ and ‘greater interference with businesses’It comes as the government has pledged to half inflation by the end of the year By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 20:29 EST, 18 January 2023 | Updated: 05:35 EST, 19 January 2023 Billionaire James Dyson today launched a brutal attack on ‘short-sighted’ and ‘stupid’ red tape and high taxes in the UK.The tycoon said Britain was stuck in a state of ‘Covid inertia’ that was holding the economy back.Sir James, who backed Brexit and has an estimated net worth…
Jeremy Hunt was warned last night that failure to cut taxes in the upcoming Budget will cost his party the next election.Tory MPs reacted with alarm yesterday when Treasury insiders confirmed the Chancellor was planning a ‘slimmed-down’ statement on March 15, with no proposals for tax cuts.Mr Hunt has warned ministers that the public finances will be no better in March than they were in November when he raised taxes to a post-war record – and cutting them now would prolong the pain of ‘stubbornly high’ inflation. He is expected to unveil a plan for growth but sources said there was…
Sir Keir said he has seen nothing that would threaten single-sex spaces in the billLabour has asked for the government to urgently share its legal advice with themThe government said the Scottish reform would threaten equality laws in the UK It plans to use law under Section 35 to veto the Scottish Parliament’s change By Martin Beckford Policy Editor For The Daily Mail Published: 19:10 EST, 18 January 2023 | Updated: 19:10 EST, 18 January 2023 Sir Keir Starmer has sided with Nicola Sturgeon over Scotland’s radical gender reforms.He opposes Westminster using its ultimate veto to block the SNP government’s controversial plan…