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Starmer’s popularity is in freefall, as Labour’s polling has plummeted to an average below 30% - something no new governing party has managed in over 40 years, according to PollBasePro. In just 70 days, Starmer’s Labour is already under the 30% mark. Here’s how long it took for other governments...

The pay rise doesn't seem to be over quite yet.... "The union's junior doctor co-leader, Dr Vivek Trivedi, told the BBC the deal had only started "to turn the tide on pay cuts". He described it as a "compromise" - the BMA had been after a 35% pay rise to make up for what it says are 15 years...

Old Pottymouth won't be happy with this. Rachel Reeves beats Angela Rayner in battle for Dorneywood country pile Chancellor to to have use of the grace-and-favour Georgian mansion, rather than Deputy Prime Minister, in break with recent Labour tradition.

That's ok then, there was me thinking we couldn't afford it.

I am fully aware of who they are.

The Chancellor has been urged to launch a £2bn inheritance tax raid on family homes. Rachel Reeves is facing calls to abolish the £175,000 residence nil-rate band in the Budget on October 30. The Resolution Foundation said there was “a good case” for scrapping the allowance which allows...

Either way, time will be the judge. Let's see where it goes .....

Sir Keir Starmer faces investigation over possible breach of parliamentary rules after Labour donor 'pays for wife's clothes' Tut tut.

The faux sincerity and hypocrisy is quite alarming, but not unexpected.

I'm just delighted that now the grown ups are in the room, they'll be nice and snug and warm.

https://bmmagazine.co.uk/news/reeves-defends-4400-heating-claim-for-second-home-amid-pensioner-winter-fuel-payment-cuts/ I'm alright Jack.......

Hats off to Jon Trickett. Put Party politics aside and voted as a decent human being with a conscience. Power to your elbow mate, and good luck when Starmer gives you a kicking.

Labour refuses to publish impact assessment of winter fuel payment cuts until after MPs have voted

I'm sure you were aware that the comment was aimed at the Starmer fans supporting this cull. But 10 points for the link.

I'll ask ZERO, he'll tell me what I voted for. Of course I had no idea myself.

This disregard and flippant attitude towards the loss of human life due to this act is a significant indicator of the Totalitarianistic route we seem to be embarking upon.

The Labour report of a possible 4,000 deaths is merely a necessary evil? Nice.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/winter-fuel-payment-cut-labour-deaths-b2609340.html Cut to winter fuel payment could kill 4,000 people, Labour’s own research suggests

After paying top rate income tax for many years, you honestly think it's right for any capital built should be distributed elsewhere...great motivation for enterprise and investment.