In a stunning confirmation that the Blair and Brown governments deliberately engineered mass immigration, the former Cabinet Minister and spin doctor said New Labour sought out foreign workers. He also conceded that the influx of arrivals meant the party’s traditional … Continue reading
Ms Penhaligon, who was hailed the “face of the decade” in the Seventies and Britain’s answer to Brigitte Bardot, said her late cousin David Penhaligon – the renowned Liberal MP – would be “turning in his grave” over some coalition … Continue reading
More than 1,700 job hunters applied for just eight vacancies at a new cafe it emerged today – highlighting the extent of the employment crisis across Britain. Coffee chain Costa received a staggering average of 212 applications for each post … Continue reading
Poll for thinktank reveals one in three believes immigration is the most important cause of division Continue reading
Rising levels of poverty and scarce job prospects for young people could lead to fresh unrest on British streets, the head of the International Red Cross has warned. Yves Daccord said worsening economic and social conditions could see a repeat … Continue reading
A SENIOR York politician has sparked a furious row by saying there is no real poverty in Britain and people should not donate to food banks. Chris Steward, a Conservative councillor, said living standards had surged, that there was no … Continue reading
The number of people who will turn to food banks for sustenance is expected to double this Christmas, as a new report warns that millions more families face a financial “precipice” due to high personal debts, flatlining wages and future … Continue reading
A UK Independence Party candidate has sparked outrage by calling for discussion on whether unborn babies with Down’s syndrome or spina bifida should be compulsorily aborted. Geoffrey Clarke, who will stand for Ukip in Kent County Council … Continue reading
THURSDAY 6 DECEMBER 2012 Iain MacWhirter Columnist IN 1931, when the Labour Government of Ramsay MacDonald cut unemployment benefit in an economic depression, the Labour Party split and was almost destroyed as a political force for the next decade. But … Continue reading
Article by Laurie Penny – The NewStatesman Lucy Aldridge is on hunger strike. She is disabled, but her state benefits were suspended after she received a “death-in-service” payment for her 18-year-old son William, the youngest British soldier to be killed … Continue reading