National service for Gen Z, tax breaks for boomers: Why ‘desperate’ Tories are chasing older voters

National service for Gen Z, tax breaks for boomers: Why
‘desperate’ Tories are chasing older voters

The government is chasing the grey vote to try stave off electoral oblivion, said Nick Turnbull, a senior lecturer in politics at the University of Manchester. “[The policies] go together – they’re aimed at getting core Conservative outers out to vote. If turnout among this group is bad, they’ve got a real problem, because normally … Read more

TSB Bank forced to change buy-to-let mortgage policy after renters’ furious sit-in protest

Renters from Acorn union occupied TSB branches to force a climbdown on buy-to-let mortgages

Activists put tents up and laid out cardboard in Tottenham’s TSB branch to warn that tenants are at risk of homelessness. Image: Acorn With private renters already at greater risk of homelessness and facing record-high rents, activists argued that the clause added to the insecurity they faced. TSB agreed to meet representatives of Acorn following … Read more

Nigel Farage being accused of 'inflammatory' language over sectarianism shows the General Election is the battle for Britain, says Patrick Christys

Nigel Farage being accused of 'inflammatory' language over
sectarianism shows the General Election is the battle for Britain,
says Patrick Christys

The general election is the battle for Britain. And today Nigel Farage made it clear that he thinks this is the immigration election. He spoke about the channel migrant crisis. He said: “I’ve filmed on the 12-mile median line. People throwing their iPhones into the sea, throwing their passports into the sea, and doing everything … Read more

Nigel Farage hails BBC 'mask slip' incident after branding speech 'inflammatory': 'Exposed their sheer BIAS!'

Nigel Farage hails BBC 'mask slip' incident after branding
speech 'inflammatory': 'Exposed their sheer BIAS!'

Reform UK’s Honorary President Nigel Farage has hailed the “mask slip” incident by the BBC after news presenter Geeta Guru-Murthy accused him of using “inflammatory language”. Speaking at the Reform press conference in Dover, Nigel shared a quote from Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and warned of the “wave of aggressive young males coming into … Read more

Madeleine McCann suspect 'exposed himself to schoolgirl on beach' before sexually assaulting her

Madeleine McCann suspect 'exposed himself to schoolgirl on
beach' before sexually assaulting her

The main suspect behind the disappearance of Madeleine McCann exposed himself to a 10-year-old girl on a beach before sexually assaulting her, a court was told. Christian Brueckner reportedly “lay in wait” completely naked before appearing from behind a rock. The court heard that the 47-year-old asked the schoolgirl her name and then grabbed her … Read more

'F**k you!' Robert De Niro gets into shouting match outside Trump trial as they accuse actor of being 'washed up'

'F**k you!' Robert De Niro gets into shouting match outside
Trump trial as they accuse actor of being 'washed up'

Robert De Niro has been filmed in a sweary spat outside Donald Trump’s hush money trial. De Niro, 80, said “f**k you” as he locked horns with a supporter of the 45th President in Manhattan. The Oscar-winning actor, known for his appearances in The Godfather and Taxi Driver, claimed Trump “should not be allowed” to … Read more