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How much Plaid's plan to raise income tax in Wales would cost you

'The entire health and care system now is buckling, and unless we do something radical, it is going to collapse.'

Wales Online · Feb 8, 2023

Former MP Jared O’Mara guilty of six counts of expenses fraud to fund cocaine habit

A disgraced former MP has been found guilty of six counts of fraud relating to his expenses claims while in office in 2019.

Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2023

West Lancashire byelection: Labour odds-on favourite to hold seat

Contest was triggered by MP Rosie Cooper’s resignation after being targeted in rightwing plot

The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2023

Boris Johnson declares £2.5m advance for upcoming speaking gigs

The former Mayor of London has made a significant amount of money since leaving office last year

Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2023

Boris Johnson makes £5m from outside earnings

Latest payment takes former PM’s outside earnings to almost £5m over past year

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

Rishi Sunak refuses to apologise for Liz Truss chaos after she said she has no regrets

At an unusually non-confrontational PMQs, the Prime Minister was challenged over Liz Truss's remarks, when SNP Westminster Stephen Flynn asked him to apologise for the damage she caused

Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2023

Tory chair says deputy Lee Anderson is 'fantastic asset' despite foodbank rants

New Conservative chairman Greg Hands dodged questions on Lee Anderson's history of controversial remarks, including suggestions people using foodbanks cannot cook or budget 'properly'

Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2023

Eight claims about Brexit which have proved totally untrue

Brexit campaigners made many promises that have not worked out that way

Wales Online · Feb 8, 2023

New Tory chairman Greg Hands on backfoot over ‘30p Lee’

Lee Anderson controversially said that hard-up families should be able to prepare meals for 30p

Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2023

Scratch the surface and you will see the whole Tory party is on manoeuvres

The campaign has begun. The candidates are jostling for position and occasionally trading blows. It’s a tough fight that could turn nasty.

Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2023