Category : Politics

The day the Commons came back from the Blitz

Uncommon archive footage exhibits the destruction of the Home in 1941 and King George VI welcoming MPs again.

Covid: Labour criticises reinstatement of VAT 'mask tax'

A short lived suspension of VAT on private protecting gear is because of expire on 31 October.

School meals: Boris Johnson refuses to move on school meal vouchers

The prime minister insists he has the proper strategy and no youngster will go hungry this winter.

Wales lockdown: Tesco 'wrong' to say period products 'not essential'

It had cordoned off the aisle after a break-in, however advised a buyer it was because of lockdown guidelines.

School meals: Boris Johnson refuses to move on free school meals row

"I completely perceive the difficulty of vacation starvation," says the PM, however "the talk is the way you cope with it".

John Powley: Tributes paid following death of ex-Norwich MP

Colleagues say John Powley, who has died aged 84, was "tremendously hard-working".

Wales lockdown: Shopper told period products 'not essential'

Tesco has apologised for saying it was unable to promote them underneath Welsh lockdown guidelines.

A New Covid Outbreak at the White House

The administration plays defense after Pence aides test positive: This is your morning tip sheet.

Wales lockdown: Tesco shopper 'unable to buy sanitary products'

The grocery store has apologised for saying it was unable to promote them beneath Welsh lockdown guidelines.

Black Senate Candidates in South Tell Democrats to ‘Meet the Moment’

Several Black Democrats are running competitively in conservative states, and they are doing so by talking explicitly about race.

How the Trump Era Has Strained, and Strengthened, Politically Mixed Marriages

Fewer people want to date those with different political views. But couples are also talking through political issues more.

Democrats in Many Races Are Moderates. Republicans Cast Them as Radicals.

Democrats chose Senate candidates who have rejected progressive policies. That hasn’t stopped Republicans from trying to paint them as extreme.

Gig companies open the door to campaigning by app

SACRAMENTO — Phone notifications flashing endorsements. Campaign flyers tucked into grocery deliveries. Takeout bags urging a “yes” vote.Rideshare and delivery companies are not only spending record sums, they are wielding their own platforms and usi...

Covid: Ministers set to review Wales' supermarket rules

It follows a public backlash after shops have been informed they might not promote gadgets resembling garments.

School meals: Row continues as half term begins in England

Companies throughout England are giving out meal packages to these in want as the federal government refuses to budge.