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Rishi Sunak is set to face a new wave of pressure to provide more winter aid to people struggling due to the cost of living crisis. Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford will use Thursday’s British-Irish Council summit to restore “constructive dialogue with the prime minister” after communication broke down between the two countries under former prime minister Liz Truss. A Welsh Government spokesman said: “The First Minister will set out the impact of the cost of living crisis and the additional action needed to help people cope with the very difficult challenges of the winter season.” It comes after Sir Iain Duncan Smith warned of a surge of “deep concern” in Conservative party ranks if Rishi Sunak announces tax rises in next week’s Autumn Budget. The former Tory leader told Sky News it was now “very clear” Britain would be in recession, but warned ministers that if they “try to hit us too hard with tax increases, they will actually push us deeper into recession”. while hurting the party’s chances in the next general election.
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Rishi Sunak will face calls from Wales for more winter support
Rishi Sunak is set to face a new wave of pressure to provide more winter aid to people struggling due to the cost of living crisis. Mark Drakeford will use Thursday’s British-Irish Council summit to restore “constructive dialogue with the prime minister” after a breakdown in communication between the two countries under Liz Truss. A Welsh Government spokesman said: “The First Minister will discuss a number of issues with the Prime Minister later this afternoon. “Specifically, the First Minister will touch on the impact of the cost of living crisis and the additional actions needed to help people cope with the very difficult challenges of the winter season. “The First Minister also welcomes the return of constructive dialogue with the Prime Minister.” Emily Atkinson 10 November 2022 11:53 1668079558
‘Not the Brexit I wanted’ – The next boss says the UK needs more overseas workers
The boss of retail giant Next called on the government to let more foreign workers into the UK as he warned Brexit immigration policies were hurting the economy. Lord Simon Wolfson, who has been a prominent Brexit supporter, told the BBC it was “not the Brexit I wanted” given the crackdown on immigration that has exacerbated Britain’s labor shortages. He said: “We have people queuing to come into this country to pick crops that are rotting in the fields, to work in warehouses that wouldn’t otherwise be able to function, and we’re not letting them in. “And we need to take a different approach to economically productive immigration.” Emily Atkinson November 10, 2022 11:25 am 1668078178
Matt Hancock takes on ‘Tentacles of Terror’ in latest ‘I’m a Celebrity…’ trial
Matt Hancock appears trapped inside a cage, partially submerged in water, as he dives to collect stars in the latest I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! trial. The former health secretary, who was first seen on screen in the ITV show on Wednesday night, has been voted in to do Thursday’s Tentacles of Terror Bushtucker trial. In a preview of the challenge, the 44-year-old chases stars to win meals for the camp while avoiding the nibbles of small crayfish. Hosts Declan Donnelly and Ant McPartlin watch as Hancock faces trial, with Donnelly commenting: “You have to hold your breath for a long time…” He later adds, “Well done, we’re going down again, your air hole is getting smaller…”, to which McPartlin quips, “What did you call him?” and Donnelly jokingly replies, “Air type…” Matt Hancock faces a ‘terrifying’ underwater task in second bushtucker test Emily Atkinson November 10, 2022 11:02 am 1668076852
UK is failing to do all it can to tackle global hunger crisis, warns David Miliband
The world has looked away from the spiraling global hunger crisis for too long, David Miliband has warned, as the “tall signs” of famine loom in East Africa. Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya are facing their worst drought in 40 years. Water sources are drying up, crops are failing and cattle are dying in a place where agriculture and small farmers are the norm. Louise Boyle has this exclusive report: Emily Atkinson November 10, 2022 10:40 am 1668075935
‘Blimey!’ – Tory minister doesn’t like Hancock’s song
The Northern Ireland Secretary has joked he could vote to see Matt Hancock face trials on Im a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! based on his song. Charlie Heaton-Harris was treated to an audio clip from the show during an appearance on LBC, in which Mr Hancock can be heard singing a snippet of Ed Sheeran’s ‘Perfect’. Asked if the former health secretary had ever sung to him, Mr Heaton-Harris replied: “Not like that. Chrissy. That deserves a vote isn’t it. Blimey.” Emily Atkinson November 10, 2022 10:25 am 1668074452
Social care pledge questioned as Rishi Sunak ‘will delay cost cap until 2025’
The Conservatives’ promise to “fix” Britain’s broken social care system by capping costs has been thrown into doubt, with Rishi Sunak poised to announce a major delay. Boris Johnson’s flagship social care policy will reportedly not be introduced before 2025, in a move expected to save at least £1bn a year. It means the Prime Minister and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will not have to present the cap in next week’s Autumn Budget – pushing the issue back until the next spending review. Emily Atkinson November 10, 2022 10:00 am 1668073192
Matt Hancock ‘led dyslexia into spheres of failure’, says Labor
Matt Hancock “dragged dyslexia into the realms of failure” by saying “I’m a celebrity… Get me out of here!”, a shadow Labor minister has said. Asked if he thought the former health secretary’s time on the show would make a difference to those with dyslexia, Peter Kyle replied: “No, no I don’t. “I think everyone knows it’s not credible to say he’s going into the jungle to talk about dyslexia.” The shadow Northern Ireland secretary explained that, as someone with dyslexia himself, he is “hurt” that Mr Hancock claims he entered the ITV reality show to draw attention to the learning disability. “I want dyslexia to be associated with success,” she said. “Because those of us have overcome the obstacles put in our way by dyslexia or severe dyslexia, I think we can point to traits that we have gained from that experience – that really help us in life. “But, once again, Matt Hancock just dragged dyslexia into failure spheres,” Kyle said. “He is there because he failed as a politician elsewhere. We know why it’s there. It hurts me that dyslexia is again associated with failure.” Mr Kyle said he, along with others who have dyslexia, wants to “change the conversation” to focus on the positive and the “pathways to success” it can open. “But, unfortunately, Matt Hancock dragged it into the groove,” he said. Emily Atkinson 10 November 2022 09:39 1668072044
Sir Iain Duncan Smith warns of ‘deep concern’ if Sunak raises taxes
Sir Iain Duncan Smith has warned of a surge of “deep concern” in Conservative party ranks if Rishi Sunak announces tax increases in next week’s Autumn Budget. The former Tory leader told Sky News it was now “very clear” Britain would be in recession, but warned ministers that if they “try to hit us too hard with tax increases, they will actually push us deeper into recession”. while hurting the party’s chances in the next general election. “It will be a deep concern if we go beyond the tax increases because, as I say, it is absolutely certain that the tax increases will deepen the recession,” Sir Iain said. “It won’t do particularly well because many people and economists also believe it will be a [problematic] decision to make. I think he should focus on finding the costs [cuts].” Emily Atkinson 10 November 2022 09:20 1668070912
Rishi Sunak said public services need £43bn a year to ‘stand still’
Rishi Sunak has been warned that public services need an extra £43 billion a year just to “stand still” as his government prepares to make steep cuts in a bid to balance the books. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) said the Prime Minister must “protect” frontline services and workers’ pay from the impact of inflation and Liz Truss’ disastrous mini-budget. Research by the TUC and the New Economics Foundation shows an extra £43bn a year will be needed by 2024-25, so spending on public services remains at the level set in last year’s spending review. Emily Atkinson 10 November 2022 09:01 1668070252
Tom Peck: Do you get a chance to see the ‘real’ Matt Hancock? Oh Matt. We already have. More than you will ever know
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