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People affected by a decade of Tory cuts and neglect are sharing their heartbreaking stories in handwritten notes across the country - urging voters to oust Boris Johnson and co. The signs describe how cruel Universal Credit changes, NHS underfunding and cuts to schools have had a negative impact on their lives. One, left on a lamppost in Bristol, recounts how the Universal Credit system has left families in debt - and says "I don't think we can take five more years of this". Another said there are "too many dead on our watch". And one, which claims to be from a headteacher in Birmingham, says The handwritten letters have been shared on social media using the hashtag #ToryStory. The letter in Bristol states: "I've lived in poverty for a decade. "When I needed help from mental health support services it took eight months. "I have lived in cramped conditions and the waiting list for a council flat is taking years. "I've comforted colleagues in tears because the Universal Credit system … [Read more...] about Desperate handwritten notes describe impact of cuts and beg people not to vote Tory

NIGEL Farage's Brexit Party has revealed plans to get ready for an election in weeks as it announces its policies to halve foreign aid, write off student dent and give free Wi-Fi to everyone. At a packed party rally in Birmingham Farage unveiled his blueprint for Brexit Britain - and vowed to target every seat. And he revealed the Brexit Party has already chosen 100 candidates to fight seats for it at the next general election - but didn't release their names. The list includes two ex-cops, ten who were in the military and a forklift driver. Several doctors, teachers and nurses are in the mix too. All the names will be revealed next month, party sources said. But first they are vetting thousands of candidates who have applied to be on their ballots - some coming over from other parties.The policies are the first they have revealed apart from promising to quit the EU as soon as possible. As part of their 'big vision', the Brexit Party have pledged: A £200billion Brexit booster … [Read more...] about Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party reveals plans to halve foreign aid, write off student debt and give free Wi-Fi to all

Thomas Cook owed foreign hotels £338 million when it collapsed it has emerged, as worried families say they are being held 'hostage' in resorts across the world by 'suspicious and angry' hotel owners demanding cash payments. Civil Aviation Authority chairwoman Dame Deirdre Hutton told BBC Radio 4's Today programme on Wednesday that the authority had issued guarantees to the 3,000 hotels with Atol-protected British tourists. When it was suggested the total owed by Thomas Cook to hotels was £338 million, she said: 'Yes, we have learned of one hotel in Mexico that is owed £2.5 million, so it is hardly surprising they are worried.'      The angry demands from frantic hoteliers, who fear they won't receive money owed by the collapsed tour operator, has resulted in nightmare holidays for hundreds of innocent Brits.  A Thomas Cook spokesperson told MailOnline the firm typically paid hotels in rolling weekly payments 60 days in arrears, and … [Read more...] about Revealed: Thomas Cook owed foreign hotels £338MILLION when it collapsed as families say they are STILL being held ‘hostage’ in resorts across the world by ‘suspicious and angry’ owners

Thomas Cook customers and staff banned from leaving Cuba unless they paid unpaid bills left by the collapsed travel firm are in the air and heading back to Britain today. The 11 crew and more than 60 holidaymakers were trapped in the communist state by officials 'holding them to ransom' as 'hostages' until they handed over between £1,000 and £3,000 in cash.  Victims including Sue Petrow, who had already paid for their holidays, claim they were 'held prisoner' in hotels and even threatened with violence when they refused to hand over the money.   After 48 hours of chaos the British Ambassador to Cuba, Dr Antony Stokes, has now intervened and instructed the authorities to allow customers to depart. And now their Airbus A330 has taken off from Holguin Airport this morning and will land at Gatwick later today.  Describing the chaos air hostess Ellie Moffet told friends on Facebook: 'Been a mad couple of days, still absolutely heartbroken … [Read more...] about British holidaymakers start flying out of Cuba after ambassador intervenes to save tourists being held to ransom by authorities over £3,000 Thomas Cook hotel bills

VICTORIA Beckham has released the clobber she hopes will turn her fashion firm around – and it includes a £390 t-shirt. Her high-end brand is mired in debt and owes a staggering £40 million but is kept going by David and Victoria’s other business interests. The singer-turned-designer has just released her range of costly gear for 2020 – and the price tags are eye-watering. A blue t-shirt with a VB logo is close to £400 and buyers are told: “A luxurious take on the wardrobe staple, this T-shirt is made of raw tussah silk with a subtle shine and crepe texture. “Finished with pressed crease details and our signature VB logo embroidery.” An off-white linen t-shirt is £290.Pants are more than £600, blouses up to £720 and dresses anywhere between £900 and £2,100. Sweaters cost about £600. She said of the clothes – which come in sizes four to 14: “I wanted to continue building off the notion of … [Read more...] about Victoria Beckham is flogging £400 t-shirts in a desperate bid to save her fashion brand after losing £12m