Lucy Powell says Labour must stand by promise not to raise key taxes pred 4 urami in 29 minutami New deputy leader also calls on government to lift two-child benefit cap urgently and in fullLabour should stand by its manifesto commitment not to raise income tax, national insurance or VAT, its deputy leader, Lucy Powell, has said in a challenge that will put pressure on Rachel Reeves.With the Treasury examining whether to raise income tax to plug a £30bn fiscal hole, Powell said it was “really important we stand by the promises we were elected on and do what we said we would do”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Sudanese militia group accused of war crimes agrees to a ceasefire pred 4 urami in 34 minutami International mediators broker three-month halt to civil war as further evidence emerges of mass civilian killingsA Sudanese paramilitary group accused of killing thousands of unarmed civilians in an ethnically motivated massacre has agreed to a truce.The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which is facing mounting criticism over apparent war crimes committed by its fighters in the city of El Fasher last month, said it had agreed to a “humanitarian ceasefire” put forward by the quad countries of the US, Egypt, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘Icon of American politics’: Democrats heap praise on retiring Nancy Pelosi pred 4 urami in 35 minutami Former speaker, 85, hailed as a ‘legendary’ leader who helped usher in new generation of women in politicsDemocrats praised Nancy Pelosi as a “heroic, trailblazing” member of the US House of Representatives, an “icon” and the “greatest speaker in American history”, following her announcement that after 20 terms in Congress she plans to retire.The 85-year-old, the first woman to serve as speaker of the House and one of the most influential leaders in the party, said on Thursday that she would not be seeking re-election in 2026. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Mexican-American Kansas mayor accused of voting as a non-citizen in previous elections
Fresh headache for Keir Starmer as Cabinet minister Lisa Nandy is found to have broken rules in picking Labour donor to be chair of football regulator
'Family values' Christian GOP lawmaker furiously denies having profile on dating website for CHEATERS which read: 'I love when a woman takes charge'