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Sharon Graham is calling for a wealth tax
Unite’s Sharon Graham calls for Labour to implement a wealth tax ahead of the budget
'Everyday people cannot pay any more'
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November 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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The Reform branch chair's books have received just a handful of reviews on Amazon

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Reform branch chair questioned over claims of being an ‘international best-selling author’
Lee Nallalingham describes himself as a best-selling author but hasn’t backed up the claim
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November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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These Labour MPs have spoken out over the government's migration policies
EXCLUSIVE: Labour MPs condemn the government’s immigration proposals as ‘desperate political posturing’
'If the Government thinks this week’s hard-line immigration shift will help halt the nosedive in its support, they’re wrong.'
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November 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Kemi Badenoch made some bizarre claims about the Employment Rights Bill

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Kemi Badenoch accused of ‘declaring war on workers’ over attacks on Employment Rights Bill
Badenoch made some bizarre claims about the Employment Rights Bill in a speech at the CBI conference yesterday
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November 25, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Kemi Badenoch made some bizarre claims about the Employment Rights Bill

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Kemi Badenoch accused of ‘declaring war on workers’ over attacks on Employment Rights Bill
Badenoch made some bizarre claims about the Employment Rights Bill in a speech at the CBI conference yesterday
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November 25, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Yet another questionable appointment for Reform...
Reform’s small business tsar accused of spreading ‘dangerous conspiracies’ on Covid vaccines and also shared anti-abortion post
The Mirror reports that Kevin Byrne ‘who spoke alongside Nigel Farage at a party event earlier this month, called Covid vaccinations a crime on Facebook this year.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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Ditch the fiscal rules, scrap the two-child limit, wealth tax now! Progressives want to see bold reforms in the Budget. Will Labour deliver?
What do progressives want to see in the Autumn Budget?
Ditch the fiscal rules, scrap the two-child limit, wealth tax now! Progressives want to see bold reforms in the Budget. Will Labour deliver?
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November 25, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Nigel Farage was finally forced to respond to the school racism allegations against him. He gave some "very very caveated" responses...

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Nigel Farage says he never abused classmates ‘in a hurtful or insulting way’
'That’s very, very caveated. You’re not quite ruling this out.'
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November 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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Yet another questionable appointment for Reform...
Reform’s small business tsar accused of spreading ‘dangerous conspiracies’ on Covid vaccines and also shared anti-abortion post
The Mirror reports that Kevin Byrne ‘who spoke alongside Nigel Farage at a party event earlier this month, called Covid vaccinations a crime on Facebook this year.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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The Daily Mail has once more been forced into an apology because of inaccuracies in its ‘journalism’
Daily Mail issues apology to BBC presenter over fabricated quote
The BBC presenter never made any such statement..
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November 25, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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“People like me should pay more, it’s as simple as that."
Patriotic Millionaires ramp up calls for the wealthiest to pay more tax
“People like me should pay more, it’s as simple as that."
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November 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Here's what progressives want to see in the Autumn Budget. Will Labour deliver?

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What do progressives want to see in the Autumn Budget?
Ditch the fiscal rules, scrap the two-child limit, wealth tax now! Progressives want to see bold reforms in the Budget. Will Labour deliver?
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November 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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MPs are urging the government to commit to restoring the Electoral Commission's independence in the upcoming Elections Bill @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social

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Cross-party MPs ramp up calls for government to restore Electoral Commission’s independence
"Our democracy is not safe while the Electoral Commission is left so vulnerable."
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November 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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"GB News peddled unverified and frankly racist statistics to thousands grounded in dodgy methods."
Ofcom receives complaints over GB News’ use of ‘racist’ statistics on migrant crime
"GB News peddled unverified and frankly racist statistics to thousands grounded in dodgy methods."
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November 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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“People like me should pay more, it’s as simple as that."
Patriotic Millionaires ramp up calls for the wealthiest to pay more tax
“People like me should pay more, it’s as simple as that."
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November 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Reform has a "Russia problem", a Labour minister warns

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Minister slams Nigel Farage over Reform’s "Russia problem"
"Nigel Farage will talk out of both sides of his mouth but he has been consistent about […] his support and admiration for Vladimir Putin."
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November 24, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Farage is facing more and more pressure to address these allegations
Keir Starmer and ministers call on Nigel Farage to explain ‘repulsive’ school racism allegations
Farage has yet to publicly address the allegations
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November 24, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Councillor Martin Abrams left Labour for the Green Party over a key issue: the 'catastrophic failure' of Thames Water
When the River Turns Brown: Why I Left Labour for the Greens
Councillor Martin Abrams left Labour for the Green Party over a key issue: the 'catastrophic failure' of Thames Water
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November 24, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Reform has a "Russia problem", a Labour minister warns

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Minister slams Nigel Farage over Reform’s "Russia problem"
"Nigel Farage will talk out of both sides of his mouth but he has been consistent about […] his support and admiration for Vladimir Putin."
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November 24, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Farage is facing more and more pressure to address these allegations
Keir Starmer and ministers call on Nigel Farage to explain ‘repulsive’ school racism allegations
Farage has yet to publicly address the allegations
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November 24, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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In the latest issue of Right-Wing Watch, we've taken an in-depth look into the rise of right-wing antisemitism
The resurgence of right-wing antisemitism
Accusations of antisemitism have long hovered around parts of the British right.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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”The climate crisis is making our infrastructure more fragile. We can’t tackle that with market tinkering or timid regulatory reforms. We need a vision rooted in public ownership for the public good, environmental repair, and democratic accountability”
November 24, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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Thames Water's been at it again.
Storm Claudia hits and Thames Water dumps – again
"So how's all that banning bonuses, sending executives to jail bulls*t working out I wonder?"
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November 24, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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Councillor Martin Abrams left Labour for the Green Party over a key issue: the 'catastrophic failure' of Thames Water
When the River Turns Brown: Why I Left Labour for the Greens
Councillor Martin Abrams left Labour for the Green Party over a key issue: the 'catastrophic failure' of Thames Water
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November 24, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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This didn't end well...
Lee Anderson mocked for boasting about Reform council achievements at PMQs
'I didn’t realise he was quite so good at stand-up comedy'
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November 23, 2025 at 7:49 PM