Rail fares in England to rise below rate of inflation, ministers say
The increase will also start in March, instead of January, the government says. Source Link > Rail fares in England to rise below rate of inflation, ministers say
Cost of living: Keir Starmer will ask to freeze the cap on the price of energy
The Labor leader will set out his plan on Monday, with no details yet on how the freeze would be financed. Source Link > Cost of living: Keir Starmer will ask to freeze the cap on the price of energy
Welsh Secretary Robert Buckland switches his support from Sunak to Truss
Robert Buckland tells a national newspaper that Liz Truss is “the right person to move the country forward.” Source Link > Welsh Secretary Robert Buckland switches his support from Sunak to Truss
Liz Truss: Bookmakers’ favorite for Downing Street
A profile of Liz Truss, who is running to replace Boris Johnson as Tory leader and Prime Minister. Source Link > Liz Truss: Bookmakers’ favorite for Downing Street
Jonathan Edwards: Assaulted Wife Horrified by MP’s Return to Plaid
“Although Jonathan attended an online course on domestic abuse, he did not accept responsibility for what happened, downplaying the incident. This meant there was not going to be any reconciliation. Perhaps I was naive to think there could be.” Source Link > Jonathan Edwards: Assaulted Wife Horrified by MP’s Return to Plaid
Labor defends Starmer’s response to cost of living crisis
Some Labor MPs criticized leader Keir Starmer for being on holiday as the energy crisis deepened. Source Link > Labor defends Starmer’s response to cost of living crisis
Tory Leadership Election: Meet the Overseas Voters Choosing the Next Prime Minister
It is true that, like the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats also give overseas members the right to vote in party leadership elections, whether they are British or not. However, membership of Labor International is conditional on British citizenship. Source Link > Tory Leadership Election: Meet the Overseas Voters Choosing the Next Prime Minister
Cumbria coal mine: decision delayed until November
The ruling on the Cumbria coking coal mine was due in July, but was later pushed back to August. Source Link > Cumbria coal mine: decision delayed until November
Tory leadership: I’d rather lose by doing the right thing, says Sunak
The former foreign minister says he has a “moral responsibility” to help the poorest with energy bills. Source Link > Tory leadership: I’d rather lose by doing the right thing, says Sunak
Tory leadership: Liz Truss is still in favor of tax cuts to ease the economic crisis
The would-be Tory leader avoids saying what direct help she could offer to help with rising bills. Source Link > Tory leadership: Liz Truss is still in favor of tax cuts to ease the economic crisis