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Dear Joe Biden: Don’t Listen to Silicon Valley
Roger McNamee co-founded one of Silicon Valley’s most successful venture-capital firms and was an important early investor in Facebook. But he has soured on Big Tech, arguing that it now promotes hate speech, undermines democracy and profits at society’s expense....
When Jail Becomes Normal
For most white Americans, interactions with the police happen rarely, and they’re often respectful or even friendly. Many white people don’t know a single person who’s currently behind bars. In many black communities — and especially for black men — the situation is...
The big names to watch out for in the European elections
Image Credit - Shutterstock.com With Brexit yet again being delayed, the United Kingdom will take part in the upcoming European elections, but whether or not the new Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) take their seats is another matter, as Prime Minister...
What Is The Average Settlement For A Car Accident In California?
After a car accident and the resulting injuries, it makes sense that you start wondering what your case could be worth. Your medical bills start adding up, your missed work gets expensive once you run out of PTO (if you have any), and the daily struggle of an injury...
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Starmer says he will campaign for Burnham in Makerfield
When asked whether he would be out supporting the Greater Manchester mayor's campaign in Makerfield, Sir Keir told reporters: "Yes, and I've said to the whole Labour movement that I want everybody to be involved in the campaign, whatever other discussions are going...
Wes Streeting pledges ‘wealth tax that works’
Wes Streeting is proposing reforms to capital gains tax, as part of his pitch for the Labour leadership. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnWes Streeting is proposing reforms to capital...
Chris Mason: Reeves’ summer savings drive won’t stretch to energy bills
The chancellor is announcing measures aimed at easing the cost of living - but no help yet with energy bills. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe chancellor is announcing measures aimed...
Children in England to be offered free bus trips this August
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to reveal a £100m fare-free bus scheme designed to relieve cost-of-living pressures. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnChancellor Rachel Reeves is to reveal a...
Fuel duty freeze extended until the end of the year
Fuel duty was initially cut by 5p in March 2022, under the Conservative government. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnFuel duty was initially cut by 5p in March 2022, under the...
UK loosens Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise
The waiver reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe waiver reflects increasing...
Supermarkets urged to limit food prices by government
Any price caps would be voluntary apply to key groceries such as eggs, bread, and milk, the BBC understands. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnAny price caps would be voluntary apply to...
HS2 could cost up to £102.7bn and trains will be slower than first planned
Two-thirds of the increase in cost is due to an underestimate of costs by the previous government, inefficient delivery, and to works being missed from the scope of the original plan, according to the government. One third of the increase is due to inflation,...
Second batch of Mandelson files won’t be published this month
Cabinet minister Darren Jones updates MPs after the government was accused of withholding some documents. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnCabinet minister Darren Jones updates MPs after...
Reform announces candidate for Makerfield by-election
Reform UK has named plumber Robert Kenyon as its candidate in the Makerfield by-election. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnReform UK has named plumber Robert Kenyon as its candidate in...
Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield
The Labour Party formally announces Andy Burnham as its candidate to stand in the Makerfield by-election. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe Labour Party formally announces Andy...
Labour activists in court amid vote rigging claims
The activists were charged in connection with claims a party database was manipulated to help fix a candidate selection. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe activists were charged in...