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PMQs: Blackford calls for Boris Johnson to ‘sack the Treasury’ Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Ian Blackford fumed at Boris Johnson in his address to the House of Commons during Prime Minister’s Questions. The SNP Westminster Leader declared the Prime Minister should “sack” Rishi Sunak and the Treasury as the price of living in the UK continues to soar. MPs in the House of Commons erupted in laughter as the SNP representative raged at the Conservative handling of the cost of living crisis. Mr Blackford said: “Every day this Prime Minister remains out of touch, people remain out of pocket.” Related articles Why Protocol is unworkable … [Read more...] about Commons erupts in laughter at Blackford after he orders Boris to ‘sack Rishi and Treasury’

Downing Street has slapped down Jurgen Klopp for suggesting Liverpool fans had a reason to boo the national anthem during the FA Cup Final. Klopp defended the club's supporters as "wonderful people" after MPs criticised a section of spectators who also appeared to jeer the Duke of Cambridge ahead of kick-off at Wembley. "I know our people wouldn't do it unless there's a reason for it," the manager said of the national anthem booing on Monday. Immediately afterwards, the Prime Minister's official spokesman was asked whether Klopp was right to say Liverpool would have had a reason to boo the national anthem. "No," the spokesman replied, before adding it was a "great shame" given the FA Cup was meant to "bring people together". Boos were heard at Wembley when Prince William, who is the president of the Football Association, was introduced to fans during the pre-match BBC television coverage. A section of fans in the stadium had also expressed disapproval during the national … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson slaps down Jurgen Klopp for defending Liverpool fans booing national anthem

RICKY WILSON/STUFF "A lot of us already find 100kph slow": Geoff Upson and his dog George are the faces of an informal campaign to prevent speed limit drops. The days of travelling 100kph on every stretch of major state highway are over. But Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says many of those who oppose its lowering of speed limits are spreading a gospel of misunderstanding that verges on “misinformation”. Can it slow them down? Chris Hyde reports. Waka Kotahi has the winding main roads of New Zealand in its sights. It doesn't necessarily want them to be 100kph any more. It would rather be certain they’re safe to drive. But it’s not been an easy sell. Standing in the way of speed reductions are a vocal subset of the population – from mayors, to those with freight interests, to those who just like travelling at high speeds. Perhaps the most committed of all of them is a man who used to draw pictures of penises on potholes. Geoff Upson has morphed from exposing the … [Read more...] about How fast is too fast? ‘Keep it 100’ campaigner takes on Waka Kotahi’s Road to Zero

PMQs: Boris Johnson slams Starmer's 'lust to raise taxes' Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Prime Minister is battling the Labour leader in the House of Commons for this week's session of Prime Minister's Questions. The debate has largely focussed on the cost of living crisis. Sir Keir is demanding a windfall tax to mitigate the impact of soaring inflation. Mr Johnson replied: "Nothing could be more transparent from this exchange than their lust to raise taxes." THIS LIVE BLOG IS NOW CLOSED - READ COVERAGE BELOW... Johnson faces Starmer in first showdown since key elections announced (Image: GETTY) Trending 6 hours ago … [Read more...] about PMQs: That’s the reality! Boris silences Starmer with dig at Labour’s ‘lust for tax’

Hernia operation procedure detailed by Columbia University Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Winston Baldwin, 72, is now struggling to even walk or go to the toilet after falling victim to the delays. The NHS has apologised for hold-up at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Cheshire. Related articles NHS staff warned they'll face 'historic' annual allowance tax costs Indian Covid variant: Bolton sees dramatic surge in hospitalisations I’m just surviving now and it’s not good at all. I want to work on my farm, I just want my life back. I’d go anywhere for treatment from Madrid to Lagos Winston Baldwin The pensioner … [Read more...] about NHS apologise as farmer’s hernia swells to size of football after operation delays

Indyref2: Muldoon discusses Sturgeon's comments on NATO Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The SNP Leader returned from her trip to the United States where she promoted foreign relations with an independent Scottish nation. Nicola Sturgeon remained insistent that the Scottish people be offered a second referendum to vote on the independence of Scotland from the United Kingdom. Journalist Clare Muldoon highlighted a paradox in the First Minister’s pledge for an independent Scotland to join NATO despite also promising the removal of the UK’s nuclear arsenal from within the country. Related articles Tories, Labour, Lib Dems and SNP shamed over … [Read more...] about Nicola Sturgeon’s indy plot dismantled as GB News guest exposes key NATO paradox

Rishi Sunak says he ‘stands ready’ against inflation Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Hard working Britons have been hit by an explosion in costs in recent months due to the fall out from the war in Ukraine and the end of the Covid pandemic. Today the Office of National Statistics warned national inflation has risen to nine percent, the highest rate in 40 years. Related articles Reeves erupts she demands cost of living pressure relieved now UK energy firms face £50m fine for failing to meet heat pump targets However, new analysis indicates that the bottom 10 percent of the population in terms of income faced an inflation rate of … [Read more...] about Energy bill prices explode 70% – Britons paying extra £60 per MONTH and it will get worse

Some operations face a postcode lottery and may be denied treatment (Image: Getty Images) Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Some clinical commissioning groups (CGCs) in England have labelled operations including cataract surgery, hip and knee replacements and hernia repair as "Procedures of Limited Clinical Value". This means patients face a postcode lottery and may be denied treatment in an area that restricts access. Of the 195 CCGs in England, 104 limit cataract surgery, according to research by the Medical Technology Group (MTG). Related articles Cancer patients: Outcry over 'woeful' UK screening Postcode lottery casts shame on health service - EXPRESS … [Read more...] about Outrage over NHS postcode lottery for eye and hip operations

Mike Graham rages over new cyclist rules in Bournemouth Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Although cyclists have use of a 7ft wide bike path, Bournemouth council has painted large bike symbols in the middle of the A35 in order to encourage cyclists to ignore the dedicated cycle line and take up more space on the main road. While talking to motoring journalist Quentin Willson, TalkTv presenter Mike Graham commented on the council's move and branded the initiative as “literally madness”.  He added: “This is really starting to get ridiculous." Related articles RAF emergency: Typhoon fighter jet issues code '7700' First photo of … [Read more...] about ‘It’s madness!’ Radio host erupts at council urging cyclists to take up more road space

Spain: New beach rules could land tourists with £2,500 fines Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The comments come as a 34-year-old British man died when he fell from a 7th-floor balcony in Magaluf and a 31-year-old Dutchman died after jumping from the highest point of the Malgrats Islands. Tourism bosses are worried the holiday hotspots will become associated with risky behaviours and tourist deaths. Related articles Spain holiday warning as Costa del Sol heatwave expected 'Just plain rude': Ryanair passenger refuses to move for mum and baby The British man was reportedly engaged in the dangerous activity known as … [Read more...] about Spain holiday horror sparks fears of deadly plunges being associated with tourist hotspots