'But such a commission cannot be yet another case of an elite reviewing an elite, so the Prime Minister should complement the commission's work by convening citizens' assemblies in each region and nation so that he can listen to what the public are saying.' … [Read more...] about Devolution architect Gordon Brown says Scotland should get MORE political power within the UK to see off independence threat as he claims Britain risks becoming a ‘failed’ state without reform
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UK’s oldest identical twin, 96, slams ‘w***ker’ Boris Johnson after sister dies of Covid
The sister of Doris Hobday, one half of the UK’s oldest identical twins, has spoken of her grief at losing her best friend of 96 years to Covid and slammed the PM’s late handling of the crisis. … [Read more...] about UK’s oldest identical twin, 96, slams ‘w***ker’ Boris Johnson after sister dies of Covid
Farmers to march towards Parliament from different locations on Budget day on February 1
However, the protesting farmers have expressed their apprehension that the new laws would pave the way for eliminating the safety cushion of minimum support price and do away with the ''mandi'' (wholesale market) system, leaving them at the mercy of big corporates. … [Read more...] about Farmers to march towards Parliament from different locations on Budget day on February 1
UK banks get go-ahead to restart limited dividends and bonuses
“Notwithstanding the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global economy, banks remain well-capitalised and are expected to be able to continue to support the real economy through this period of disruption,” the central bank’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) said. … [Read more...] about UK banks get go-ahead to restart limited dividends and bonuses
UK children who need mental health services face ‘postcode lottery’
The Children’s Society chief executive, Matthew Reed, said there were too many children suffering as a result of the slow service, with many more not even deemed eligible for treatment. The charity’s own research found 30,000 children being turned away from mental health services every year and not receiving any support or treatment. … [Read more...] about UK children who need mental health services face ‘postcode lottery’