Billionaire and “X” owner Elon Musk has said his social media platform must remain “politically neutral” in how it treats both the left and the right. But as a private citizen, Musk has his own views, and he’s sharing them widely. Musk is now using his X posts, influence and money in a push to…
Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg has described the decision to prosecute a police marksman over the fatal shooting of Chris Kaba as a “disgrace”. Martyn Blake, 40, was cleared of murder at the Old Bailey today after shooting the 24-year-old during a police vehicle stop in south-east London in 2022. Former Tory minister Sir Jacob described the…
Suella Braverman forwarded government documents to her private email accounts at least 127 times while she was attorney general in a potential breach of the ministerial code, it has emerged. The revelation came after a Freedom of Information campaign by the Times newspaper. The Conservative, who was in the Cabinet role under Boris Johnson, and…
Tougher punishments outside prison are being considered as part of a government review into sentencing. The review will be launched on Tuesday by Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood in a bid to ease overcrowding in the prison system. Led by former Conservative justice secretary David Gauke, the review will be activated on the same day that…
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will appoint the former Conservative Justice Secretary David Gauke to lead a review of prison sentencing, the BBC has confirmed. The Labour Party said in its general election manifesto it would establish a review of sentencing “to ensure it is brought up to date”. The BBC reported earlier this month…
Labour tax hikes at the upcoming Budget could damage UK competitiveness and growth, a leading think tank has warned. Britain comes 30th in a group of 38 countries in the latest International Tax Competitiveness Index published today by the US-based Tax Foundation. The Centre for Policy Studies said Britain’s ranking in the list of Organisation…
10/20: Face the Nation – CBS News Watch CBS News This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Margaret Brennan speaks to Paul Whelan in his first interview being freed from a Russian prison. Plus, battleground state Secretaries of State Brad Raffensperger of Georgia and Jocelyn Benson of Michigan join as early voting begins….
PA Michael Gove stood down as an MP ahead of the last general election Former Conservative cabinet minister Michael Gove has said critics’ attacks of his ex-wife Sarah Vine was “the thing that really hurt most” during his political career. Gove said Vine was “portrayed as a sort of Lady Macbeth figure” as he weighed…
New Jersey county turns to young people to help fill election worker roles – CBS News Watch CBS News Many districts across the U.S. are facing a shortage of election workers, who typically skew older. One county in New Jersey is turning to high school students to help fill the gaps. Nick Coloway reports. Be…
The British public and clinicians are being asked to share their experiences and ideas to “help fix our NHS”. Health Secretary Wes Streeting is calling on the entire country to help shape the government’s “10 Year Health Plan” with a “national conversation”. Members of the public, NHS staff and experts are being invited to share…
