Supporters of Tory leadership candidate Liz Truss hope she will be given a boost by eliminating Kemi Badenoch ahead of the final round of voting by MPs on who should succeed Boris Johnson. Claiming that “most of the people attracted to Kemmy would not be attracted to Penny Mordaunt,” Tory MP Steve Baker said he was “hopeful” Ms Truss could win their support, but that ” one should never take anything for granted’ – as Truss’s campaign urged these MPs to ‘rally behind’ her. Rishi Sunak maintained his lead over his fellow candidates on Tuesday’s ballot with 118 votes, while Ms Truss drew closer to level with Penny Mordaunt, receiving 86 and 92 votes respectively. However, an earlier poll of members had shown the former chancellor would be soundly beaten by Ms Morduant, Ms Truss and Ms Badenoch in the final vote by Tory Party members – sparking claims his supporters had voted “regularly”. to ensure he faces an easier opponent. in the final round.
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Liz Truss’s chances to replace Boris Johnson, bookies say
Liz Truss is now the bookies’ favorite to succeed Boris Johnson as Prime Minister as the Tory leadership race enters its final stages. Despite receiving the fewest votes of the three candidates to survive Tuesday’s Conservative MPs’ vote, the Foreign Secretary closed the gap on her nearest rival Penny Mordaunt to just six – winning more new votes than the two remaining her rivals together. Her campaign team is now hoping to rally support from supporters of recently disqualified opponent Kemi Badenoch ahead of the fifth vote on Wednesday. They urge their colleagues to “unite behind a candidate who will govern in a conservative way and who has shown she can get it done time and time again.” Read the details in this report by Andy Gregory:
Liz Truss has chances to replace Boris Johnson as Tory leader, bookies say
The foreign secretary is now more likely to be the next prime minister, betting sites suggest Namita SinghJuly 20, 2022 4:36 am 1658284711
Social housing tenants living in homes ‘unfit for human habitation’, MPs warn
Social housing in England has deteriorated so badly that some homes are now “unfit for human habitation”, according to a group of MPs calling on the government to improve conditions. MPs on the leveling, housing and communities committee urged ministers to commit more funding to regeneration projects and demanded social housing providers “up their game”. In a damning report, the commission said too many social landlords stigmatize their tenants and leave them in “appalling conditions and levels of squalor”. Social housing providers should face tougher action from a much more active regulator, MPs have said – calling on the Government to give the Ombudsman the power to award much higher levels of compensation to tenants. The cross-party group has recommended that the government empower the sector’s regulator to order providers to award compensation of up to £25,000. Read the full story from Adam Forrest here:
Social housing tenants living in homes ‘unfit for human habitation’, MPs warn
Cross-party group warns of increasingly “appalling” conditions in England’s social housing stock Holly Bancroft20 July 2022 03:38 1658283330
Boris Johnson presents Churchill hero books as parting gift at final cabinet meeting
Boris Johnson received a set of books by his hero Winston Churchill as a parting gift from fellow ministers as he chaired his final cabinet meeting today. Cabinet ministers – who paid out of their own pockets for the first edition of Churchill’s six-volume history of the Second World War – gave the prime minister a standing ovation as he wrapped up the weekly meeting for the last time. Addressing ministers on the first anniversary of the lifting of Covid restrictions, Mr Johnson set out what he clearly hopes will be seen as his legacy as prime minister, saying the rapid roll-out of vaccines and early exit from lockdown allowed the economy of the UK to recover faster than other countries. But there was no reflection on the complaints about his performance and behavior that forced his resignation two weeks ago. Mr Johnson is expected to split his time between No 10 and the Checkers country house until he hands over to a successor on September 5. Details of summer vacation plans have not yet been released.
Boris Johnson presented books by hero Churchill at the last cabinet meeting
Outgoing prime minister applauded by ministers for ‘service to country’ Liam James20 July 2022 03:15 1658280811
Pregnancy loss certificates launched for parents as part of government’s first women’s health strategy
Pregnancy loss certificates are to be rolled out across England for parents who have lost a child before 24 weeks in a bid to recognize their plight, the government has said. The measure was unveiled in the government’s first women’s health strategy for England, which was designed specifically to tackle the gender health gap. Every day, around 14 babies die before, during or soon after birth in the UK, but campaigners have long warned that the issue is being systematically ignored by society and remains taboo. Amy Jacksonson, of the Lily Mae Foundation, which supports families affected by the death of a baby, told the Independent she was pleased “it has finally been recognized that a child born before 24 weeks deserves the recognition that any other human being receives”. Read the full story by Maya Oppenheim here:
Pregnancy loss certificates to be issued for parents in England
Every day around 14 babies die before, during or soon after birth in the UK Holly BancroftJuly 20, 2022 02:33 1658279250
The public sector is pushing back against wage cuts in real terms
The government is on a collision course with public sector workers, including nurses and teachers, after it announced pay rises that would not keep pace with inflation. A union leader has warned of concerted strike action in response to pay announcements by ministers and members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in England will be balloted for industrial action. More than a million NHS staff, including nurses, paramedics and midwives, will get a rise of at least £1,400 with the lowest paid getting up to 9.3%, while dentists and doctors will get a 4.5% pay rise, the police 5 percent and teachers between 5 and 8.9 percent. Health unions said the announcement amounted to a real pay cut. Liam James20 July 2022 02:07 1658277031
Wealth gap between richest 10% and middle earners widens to record £1.2m
The wealth gap between the top 10 per cent of households and middle households has reached a record £1.2m per adult, according to the Resolution Foundation. Since ordinary aspirations such as saving and buying a home are increasingly out of reach for less affluent households, the think tank said it’s focused on low- and middle-income earners. In 2006, the average household among the richest 10 held almost £900,000 more in wealth per adult than a family in the middle, or fifth, decile. But by early 2020 that gap had grown to more than £1.2m per adult, even after inflation, the Resolution Foundation said. Persistently high wealth gaps can affect the ability of less wealthy people to save money, own property and improve their standard of living. Read the full story here:
Wealth gap between richest 10% and middle earners widens to record £1.2m
The gap has widened since 2008 despite relatively stable levels of inequality for decades, according to an analysis Holly BancroftJuly 20, 2022 01:30 1658275200
Nurses, teachers and police get 4-5% pay rises as unions prepare for strike action
Millions of public sector workers have received pay rises of between 4 and 5 per cent – prompting unions to prepare for strike action in the autumn as leaders criticized the “brutal” below-inflation rises (writes Adam Forrest). Around 2.5 million workers across Britain will soon see a rise in their pay packets after the government accepted “fair and sustainable” increases recommended by government reviewers. But unions have warned they will vote members for industrial action, pointing out the “kick in the teeth” settlements will not keep pace with rising inflation – currently running at 9.1%. Most full-time NHS nurses will only get a basic pay rise worth 4 per cent, a pay rise of around £1,400, although new nursing staff will see an initial pay rise of 5.5 per cent to £27,055. The vast majority of teachers will only get a 5 per cent rise, while wages for new teachers outside London will rise by 8.9 per cent to £28,000 as part of a recruitment drive.
Nurses, teachers and police get 4-5% pay rises as unions prepare to strike
Unions say lower inflation raises ‘kick in the teeth’ for Britain’s key workers Liam James20 July 2022 01:00 1658272180
Liz Truss has chances to replace Boris Johnson as Tory leader, bookies say
Liz Truss is now the bookies’ favorite to succeed Boris Johnson as Prime Minister as the Tory leadership race enters its final stages. Despite receiving the fewest votes of the three candidates to survive Tuesday’s Conservative MPs’ vote, the Foreign Secretary closed the gap on her nearest rival Penny Mordaunt to just six – winning more new votes than the two remaining her rivals together. Her campaign team is now hoping to rally support from supporters of recently disqualified opponent Kemi Badenoch ahead of the fifth vote on Wednesday. They urge their colleagues to “unite behind a candidate who will govern in a conservative way and who has shown she can get it done time and time again.” Read the full story here:
Liz Truss has chances to replace Boris Johnson as Tory leader, bookies say
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Supporters of Tory leadership candidate Liz Truss hope she will be given a boost by eliminating Kemi Badenoch ahead of the final round of voting by MPs on who should succeed Boris Johnson. Claiming that “most of the people attracted to Kemmy would not be attracted to Penny Mordaunt,” Tory MP Steve Baker said he was “hopeful” Ms Truss could win their support, but that ” one should never take anything for granted’ – as Truss’s campaign urged these MPs to ‘rally behind’ her. Rishi Sunak maintained his lead over his fellow candidates on Tuesday’s ballot with 118 votes, while Ms Truss drew closer to level with Penny Mordaunt, receiving 86 and 92 votes respectively. However, an earlier poll of members had shown the former chancellor would be soundly beaten by Ms Morduant, Ms Truss and Ms Badenoch in the final vote by Tory Party members – sparking claims his supporters had voted “regularly”. to ensure he faces an easier opponent. in the final round.
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Sunak redistributes votes to Truss claims senior Tories
Former minister David Davis has accused Conservative leadership hopeful Rishi Sunak’s team of “redistributing” votes to Liz Truss because it believes she can win the foreign secretary in a run-off. The senior executive – a key backer of Penny Mordant’s campaign to become prime minister – claimed it was the “dirtiest campaign” he had ever seen and revealed he had called for an investigation. Mr Davies said he had urged Cabinet Secretary Simon Case to look into whether Government resources had been used to help Ms Mordant’s opponents, claiming she had been subjected to “vicious” defamation. “It was the dirtiest campaign I’ve ever seen,” he told LBC. “I wrote to the cabinet secretary, asking him to do an inquiry into the use of government resources in certain respects.”
Sunak redistributes votes to Truss, claims senior Tories disapprove of ‘dirty’ contest
“It was the dirtiest campaign I’ve ever seen,” says David Davis, who called for an investigation Namita SinghJuly 20, 2022 4:50 am 1658288173
Liz Truss’s chances to replace Boris Johnson, bookies say
Liz Truss is now the bookies’ favorite to succeed Boris Johnson as Prime Minister as the Tory leadership race enters its final stages. Despite receiving the fewest votes of the three candidates to survive Tuesday’s Conservative MPs’ vote, the Foreign Secretary closed the gap on her nearest rival Penny Mordaunt to just six – winning more new votes than the two remaining her rivals together. Her campaign team is now hoping to rally support from supporters of recently disqualified opponent Kemi Badenoch ahead of the fifth vote on Wednesday. They urge their colleagues to “unite behind a candidate who will govern in a conservative way and who has shown she can get it done time and time again.” Read the details in this report by Andy Gregory:
Liz Truss has chances to replace Boris Johnson as Tory leader, bookies say
The foreign secretary is now more likely to be the next prime minister, betting sites suggest Namita SinghJuly 20, 2022 4:36 am 1658284711
Social housing tenants living in homes ‘unfit for human habitation’, MPs warn
Social housing in England has deteriorated so badly that some homes are now “unfit for human habitation”, according to a group of MPs calling on the government to improve conditions. MPs on the leveling, housing and communities committee urged ministers to commit more funding to regeneration projects and demanded social housing providers “up their game”. In a damning report, the commission said too many social landlords stigmatize their tenants and leave them in “appalling conditions and levels of squalor”. Social housing providers should face tougher action from a much more active regulator, MPs have said – calling on the Government to give the Ombudsman the power to award much higher levels of compensation to tenants. The cross-party group has recommended that the government empower the sector’s regulator to order providers to award compensation of up to £25,000. Read the full story from Adam Forrest here:
Social housing tenants living in homes ‘unfit for human habitation’, MPs warn
Cross-party group warns of increasingly “appalling” conditions in England’s social housing stock Holly Bancroft20 July 2022 03:38 1658283330
Boris Johnson presents Churchill hero books as parting gift at final cabinet meeting
Boris Johnson received a set of books by his hero Winston Churchill as a parting gift from fellow ministers as he chaired his final cabinet meeting today. Cabinet ministers – who paid out of their own pockets for the first edition of Churchill’s six-volume history of the Second World War – gave the prime minister a standing ovation as he wrapped up the weekly meeting for the last time. Addressing ministers on the first anniversary of the lifting of Covid restrictions, Mr Johnson set out what he clearly hopes will be seen as his legacy as prime minister, saying the rapid roll-out of vaccines and early exit from lockdown allowed the economy of the UK to recover faster than other countries. But there was no reflection on the complaints about his performance and behavior that forced his resignation two weeks ago. Mr Johnson is expected to split his time between No 10 and the Checkers country house until he hands over to a successor on September 5. Details of summer vacation plans have not yet been released.
Boris Johnson presented books by hero Churchill at the last cabinet meeting
Outgoing prime minister applauded by ministers for ‘service to country’ Liam James20 July 2022 03:15 1658280811
Pregnancy loss certificates launched for parents as part of government’s first women’s health strategy
Pregnancy loss certificates are to be rolled out across England for parents who have lost a child before 24 weeks in a bid to recognize their plight, the government has said. The measure was unveiled in the government’s first women’s health strategy for England, which was designed specifically to tackle the gender health gap. Every day, around 14 babies die before, during or soon after birth in the UK, but campaigners have long warned that the issue is being systematically ignored by society and remains taboo. Amy Jacksonson, of the Lily Mae Foundation, which supports families affected by the death of a baby, told the Independent she was pleased “it has finally been recognized that a child born before 24 weeks deserves the recognition that any other human being receives”. Read the full story by Maya Oppenheim here:
Pregnancy loss certificates to be issued for parents in England
Every day around 14 babies die before, during or soon after birth in the UK Holly BancroftJuly 20, 2022 02:33 1658279250
The public sector is pushing back against wage cuts in real terms
The government is on a collision course with public sector workers, including nurses and teachers, after it announced pay rises that would not keep pace with inflation. A union leader has warned of concerted strike action in response to pay announcements by ministers and members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in England will be balloted for industrial action. More than a million NHS staff, including nurses, paramedics and midwives, will get a rise of at least £1,400 with the lowest paid getting up to 9.3%, while dentists and doctors will get a 4.5% pay rise, the police 5 percent and teachers between 5 and 8.9 percent. Health unions said the announcement amounted to a real pay cut. Liam James20 July 2022 02:07 1658277031
Wealth gap between richest 10% and middle earners widens to record £1.2m
The wealth gap between the top 10 per cent of households and middle households has reached a record £1.2m per adult, according to the Resolution Foundation. Since ordinary aspirations such as saving and buying a home are increasingly out of reach for less affluent households, the think tank said it’s focused on low- and middle-income earners. In 2006, the average household among the richest 10 held almost £900,000 more in wealth per adult than a family in the middle, or fifth, decile. But by early 2020 that gap had grown to more than £1.2m per adult, even after inflation, the Resolution Foundation said. Persistently high wealth gaps can affect the ability of less wealthy people to save money, own property and improve their standard of living. Read the full story here:
Wealth gap between richest 10% and middle earners widens to record £1.2m
The gap has widened since 2008 despite relatively stable levels of inequality for decades, according to an analysis Holly BancroftJuly 20, 2022 01:30 1658275200
Nurses, teachers and police get 4-5% pay rises as unions prepare for strike action
Millions of public sector workers have received pay rises of between 4 and 5 per cent – prompting unions to prepare for strike action in the autumn as leaders criticized the “brutal” below-inflation rises (writes Adam Forrest). Around 2.5 million workers across Britain will soon see a rise in their pay packets after the government accepted “fair and sustainable” increases recommended by government reviewers. But unions have warned they will vote members for industrial action, pointing out the “kick in the teeth” settlements will not keep pace with rising inflation – currently running at 9.1%. Most full-time NHS nurses will only get a basic pay rise worth 4 per cent, a pay rise of around £1,400, although new nursing staff will see an initial pay rise of 5.5 per cent to £27,055. The vast majority of teachers will only get a 5 per cent rise, while wages for new teachers outside London will rise by 8.9 per cent to £28,000 as part of a recruitment drive.
Nurses, teachers and police get 4-5% pay rises as unions prepare to strike
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