Politics

Nor have all his legacies been happy. In 1876 liberal opinion was convulsed by atrocities in the Balkans, and Gladstone sprang back to political life with a scaldingly eloquent pamphlet: "Let the Turks now carry away their abuses … one and all, bag and baggage, shall I hope clear out from the province they have desolated and profaned." This was by way of promoting the doctrine we now call liberal interventionism, whose recent consequences have been so unhappy. And yet in 1882, prime minister once more, Gladstone disgracefully attacked Egypt, inaugurating the age of high imperialism. … [Read more...] about Gladstone was a political giant compared to our puny, modern MPs

Chris Hopson, the Chief Executive of NHS Providers said: "I think it would be really helpful if the Prime Minister was to acknowledge the fact that there is a risk that public trust and confidence in those social distancing guidelines has been dented and if he was to set out really clearly what the Government is going to do to restore that lost trust and confidence." … [Read more...] about Police commissioner says lockdown breakers are using Dominic Cummings as an excuse

Ms Phillips said MPs dealt with vulnerable people on a daily basis, adding: "The Prime Minister has to answer the question this morning - is he happy for a young woman who might have been raped or abused to go and seek today advice from this person?" … [Read more...] about Jess Phillips says ‘shocking’ failure to suspend rape accused MP wouldn’t happen at a school

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “It remains the case that the size of the House of Lords needs addressing but given retirements and other departures some new members are needed to ensure the Lords has appropriate expertise and it continues to fulfil its role in scrutinising and revising legislation.” … [Read more...] about 15 wealthy Tory donors given jobs for life in House of Lords over past 13 years

“Since the introduction of Parliament’s Independent Complaints and Grievances Scheme (ICGS), all members of the parliamentary community, including staff and members have access to an Independent Sexual Misconduct Advisory Service (ISMA) which provides advice, support and signposting to those who have experienced sexual misconduct/harassment whilst on the Parliamentary Estate, in constituency offices or whilst undertaking parliamentary work.” … [Read more...] about Calls for Parliament and the Tories to suspend senior Conservative MP accused of rape