Boris Johnson defended his government’s record in tackling crime as he also insisted Britain is “not broken” in his final week as prime minister. The prime minister attended a raid with specialist officers near Lewisham, south London, on Wednesday morning, where he spoke to staff at one of 20 so-called “violence reduction units”. “You look at neighborhood crime, which is what really affects the quality of life for most people in this country, and it’s down about 38 percent compared to 2019 since this government came in,” he said. “I think it’s a great effort by the police, not just the Metropolitan Police, police up and down the country.” Denying Britain was “broken”, Mr Johnson added the country had an “incredible future” and was the place “people want to invest”. It comes ahead of the final leadership showdowns at Wembley Arena on Wednesday evening, where Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss will go head-to-head for the final time before the polls close on Friday.
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Britain is “absolutely” not broken, says Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson has said Britain is “absolutely not” broken at the end of his prime ministership – claiming “this country has an incredible future and has everything going for it”. Asked if the country was “broken” in the final days of his leadership, the prime minister replied: “Absolutely not.” “Which country is attracting more venture capital investment now than China? It’s the UK… Why do people want to come here? Because it’s the place to be.” He added: “What we’re doing now, and what I’m proud we’ve done over the last three years or so, is part of a lot of things that will make this country fit for the future.” Maryam Zakir-Hussain31 August 2022 08:50 1661930449
Boris Johnson defends government’s record on tackling crime – he continued
Speaking outside a police station in Lewisham, Boris Johnson said: “You look at neighborhood crime, which really affects the quality of life of most people in this country, and it has fallen by around 38 per cent in 2019 since he came this government. in. “I think it’s a great effort by the police, not just the Metropolitan Police, police up and down the country. “And what you see is 13,700 more police officers now on the streets. That helps, that makes the difference.” He added: “What also makes a difference is giving the police the powers they need to give criminals the tough sentences they deserve, and that is what we are enforcing in our legislation. I’m glad to see it working, but I’m also glad to see the activism and energy of the police here in London. “Yes, of course, we need to make our society even safer, but look at what they’ve done: 38 percent reduction in crime in the neighborhood I think is a huge achievement.” Maryam Zakir-Hussain31 August 2022 08:20 1661930149
Boris Johnson defends the government’s record on tackling crime
Boris Johnson has defended his government’s record on tackling crime as he praised the latest Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, which he claims “gives police the powers they need to take criminals the harsh punishments they deserve.” On Wednesday morning, the prime minister attended a raid with specialist officers near Lewisham, south London, where he spoke to staff at one of 20 so-called ‘violence reduction units’, aimed at preventing crime through early intervention and closer collaboration between health, education and policing organisations. (PA) Maryam Zakir-Hussain31 August 2022 08:15 1661929249
Energy companies ‘could make £170 billion in excess profits’
Britain’s natural gas and electricity producers could reportedly make up to £170 billion in excess profits over the next two years. Bloomberg News cited unpublished Treasury analysis showing the size of potential surplus earnings. It is said to have shown that about 40 percent of excess profits will go to the big power producers. The Treasury responded: “We do not recognize this analysis. The government has been clear that it wants to see the oil and gas sector reinvest its profits to support the UK economy, jobs and energy security.” Maryam Zakir-Hussain31 August 2022 08:00 1661927569
Markets could lose faith in the UK economy, warns Sunak
Rishi Sunak has warned that markets are at risk of losing confidence in the UK economy – as he said he struggled to see how his rival Liz Truss’ plans “add up”. In an interview with the Financial Times, Sunak said it would be “complacent and irresponsible” for a prime minister and chancellor “not to think about the risks to the public finances”. Ahead of the final leadership showdowns at Wembley Arena on Wednesday evening, Sunak insisted he still believes he can cause an upset and win the Tory leadership contest. The insider said “a bunch of people I’ve talked to say they still haven’t voted.” (PA wire) Maryam Zakir-Hussain31 August 2022 07:32 1661926711
Government considers rent increase cap for social housing tenants amid cost of living crisis
The government is considering plans to cap rents for social housing tenants in England next year to ease some of the pain of the cost of living crisis. Rent rises for people living in social housing could be capped at 3% over the next financial year from April, the equalization department has announced. But council bosses and housing association bosses said they were “very concerned” that a rent cap would hamper their own ability to keep up with rising costs and invest in new homes. Politics writer Adam Forrest has more:
The government is considering a rent increase cap for social housing tenants
Social landlords are “very concerned” about proposals to cap annual rent increases at 3%. Maryam Zakir-Hussain31 August 2022 07:18 1661925330
The new prime minister “must replace the Police Corps”
The next prime minister should replace the Constabulary and commission an independent review of initial police training amid falling public confidence, according to a new proposal. The Policy Exchange think tank said in a white paper that the new prime minister “will be faced with a police service which, over the past decade, has lost its way”. The paper’s author, former Metropolitan Police Detective Chief Inspector David Spencer, made 11 recommendations which he said would help the government ensure “the safety of its citizens from those who commit crime and disorder”. The College of Policing, which had an annual budget of £71m in 2020-21, was established in December 2012 as the professional body for policing in England and Wales with sites in County Durham, Coventry, Harrogate and London. “It is clear from his own ‘Fundamental Review’, however, that the College of Policing has become synonymous to many in policing with falling standards alongside a perceived lack of real-world relevance to the prevention of crime and disorder,” Mr. Spencer wrote.
New PM ‘must replace Police College and arrange training review’
Voting for the next resident of No 10 will close on Friday, with the winner announced on Monday. Namita Singh31 August 2022 06:55 1661924430
Lib Dems brace for possible ‘blue wall’ by-election if Michael Gove quits
The Liberal Democrats are scrambling to pick a candidate for Tory MP Michael Gove’s seat of Surrey amid speculation the senior figure is considering quitting parliament. Sir Ed Davey’s party has set a selection deadline this week in the “blue wall” constituency south-east of Surrey Heath, in preparation for the former minister’s possible exit. The Liberal Democrats are scrambling to pick a candidate for Tory MP Michael Gove’s seat of Surrey amid speculation the senior figure is considering quitting parliament. Sir Ed Davey’s party has set a selection deadline this week in the “blue wall” constituency south-east of Surrey Heath, in preparation for the former minister’s possible exit. Read the details in this report by Adam Forrest:
Lib Dems brace for possible by-election if Michael Gove resigns
The opposition is on “high alert” amid speculation that the former minister is considering leaving the position of MP Namita Singh31 August 2022 06:40 1661923862
Credit card debt soars as Brits ‘will borrow £100bn’ to tackle cost of living crisis
Credit card borrowing has risen at the fastest rate in 17 years as Britons are expected to borrow £100bn to tackle the cost of living crisis. The Bank of England’s monthly report showed a 13% annual increase in credit card lending in July this year, the highest since October 2005. It comes as YouGov research found Britons expect to borrow a huge amount next year, with 40% saying rising prices for fuel, food and energy will force them to seek credit in some form. More than a fifth of those who expect to borrow – the equivalent of 8 per cent of the total adult population, or 5.5 million people – said they would do so to cover day-to-day expenses. As Goldman Sachs warned that inflation could top 22%, Boris Johnson acknowledged Britain faced “difficult” months but said he wanted to offer a “sense of hope and perspective”. Our political editor Andrew Woodcock reports:
Credit card debt soars as Brits ‘will borrow £100bn’ to tackle cost of living
More than 5 million expect to seek credit to pay everyday expenses, YouGov research warns, as borrowing rises at fastest pace since 2005 Namita Singh31 August 2022 06:31 1661923239
Explained: Liz Truss is running for office but also wants to hide
Liz Truss claims she is ‘ready’ to launch nuclear weapons at an unspecified enemy and thus risk the…
title: “Boris Johnson Latest Pm Joins Frontline Policing As Liz Truss Set To Enter No 10 Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-12” author: “Tammy Heinbach”
Boris Johnson defended his government’s record in tackling crime as he also insisted Britain is “not broken” in his final week as prime minister. The prime minister attended a raid with specialist officers near Lewisham, south London, on Wednesday morning, where he spoke to staff at one of 20 so-called “violence reduction units”. “You look at neighborhood crime, which is what really affects the quality of life for most people in this country, and it’s down about 38 percent compared to 2019 since this government came in,” he said. “I think it’s a great effort by the police, not just the Metropolitan Police, police up and down the country.” Denying Britain was “broken”, Mr Johnson added the country had an “incredible future” and was the place “people want to invest”. It comes ahead of the final leadership showdowns at Wembley Arena on Wednesday evening, where Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss will go head-to-head for the final time before the polls close on Friday.
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Britain is “absolutely” not broken, says Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson has said Britain is “absolutely not” broken at the end of his prime ministership – claiming “this country has an incredible future and has everything going for it”. Asked if the country was “broken” in the final days of his leadership, the prime minister replied: “Absolutely not.” “Which country is attracting more venture capital investment now than China? It’s the UK… Why do people want to come here? Because it’s the place to be.” He added: “What we’re doing now, and what I’m proud we’ve done over the last three years or so, is part of a lot of things that will make this country fit for the future.” Maryam Zakir-Hussain31 August 2022 08:50 1661930449
Boris Johnson defends government’s record on tackling crime – he continued
Speaking outside a police station in Lewisham, Boris Johnson said: “You look at neighborhood crime, which really affects the quality of life of most people in this country, and it has fallen by around 38 per cent in 2019 since he came this government. in. “I think it’s a great effort by the police, not just the Metropolitan Police, police up and down the country. “And what you see is 13,700 more police officers now on the streets. That helps, that makes the difference.” He added: “What also makes a difference is giving the police the powers they need to give criminals the tough sentences they deserve, and that is what we are enforcing in our legislation. I’m glad to see it working, but I’m also glad to see the activism and energy of the police here in London. “Yes, of course, we need to make our society even safer, but look at what they’ve done: 38 percent reduction in crime in the neighborhood I think is a huge achievement.” Maryam Zakir-Hussain31 August 2022 08:20 1661930149
Boris Johnson defends the government’s record on tackling crime
Boris Johnson has defended his government’s record on tackling crime as he praised the latest Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, which he claims “gives police the powers they need to take criminals the harsh punishments they deserve.” On Wednesday morning, the prime minister attended a raid with specialist officers near Lewisham, south London, where he spoke to staff at one of 20 so-called ‘violence reduction units’, aimed at preventing crime through early intervention and closer collaboration between health, education and policing organisations. (PA) Maryam Zakir-Hussain31 August 2022 08:15 1661929249
Energy companies ‘could make £170 billion in excess profits’
Britain’s natural gas and electricity producers could reportedly make up to £170 billion in excess profits over the next two years. Bloomberg News cited unpublished Treasury analysis showing the size of potential surplus earnings. It is said to have shown that about 40 percent of excess profits will go to the big power producers. The Treasury responded: “We do not recognize this analysis. The government has been clear that it wants to see the oil and gas sector reinvest its profits to support the UK economy, jobs and energy security.” Maryam Zakir-Hussain31 August 2022 08:00 1661927569
Markets could lose faith in the UK economy, warns Sunak
Rishi Sunak has warned that markets are at risk of losing confidence in the UK economy – as he said he struggled to see how his rival Liz Truss’ plans “add up”. In an interview with the Financial Times, Sunak said it would be “complacent and irresponsible” for a prime minister and chancellor “not to think about the risks to the public finances”. Ahead of the final leadership showdowns at Wembley Arena on Wednesday evening, Sunak insisted he still believes he can cause an upset and win the Tory leadership contest. The insider said “a bunch of people I’ve talked to say they still haven’t voted.” (PA wire) Maryam Zakir-Hussain31 August 2022 07:32 1661926711
Government considers rent increase cap for social housing tenants amid cost of living crisis
The government is considering plans to cap rents for social housing tenants in England next year to ease some of the pain of the cost of living crisis. Rent rises for people living in social housing could be capped at 3% over the next financial year from April, the equalization department has announced. But council bosses and housing association bosses said they were “very concerned” that a rent cap would hamper their own ability to keep up with rising costs and invest in new homes. Politics writer Adam Forrest has more:
The government is considering a rent increase cap for social housing tenants
Social landlords are “very concerned” about proposals to cap annual rent increases at 3%. Maryam Zakir-Hussain31 August 2022 07:18 1661925330
The new prime minister “must replace the Police Corps”
The next prime minister should replace the Constabulary and commission an independent review of initial police training amid falling public confidence, according to a new proposal. The Policy Exchange think tank said in a white paper that the new prime minister “will be faced with a police service which, over the past decade, has lost its way”. The paper’s author, former Metropolitan Police Detective Chief Inspector David Spencer, made 11 recommendations which he said would help the government ensure “the safety of its citizens from those who commit crime and disorder”. The College of Policing, which had an annual budget of £71m in 2020-21, was established in December 2012 as the professional body for policing in England and Wales with sites in County Durham, Coventry, Harrogate and London. “It is clear from his own ‘Fundamental Review’, however, that the College of Policing has become synonymous to many in policing with falling standards alongside a perceived lack of real-world relevance to the prevention of crime and disorder,” Mr. Spencer wrote.
New PM ‘must replace Police College and arrange training review’
Voting for the next resident of No 10 will close on Friday, with the winner announced on Monday. Namita Singh31 August 2022 06:55 1661924430
Lib Dems brace for possible ‘blue wall’ by-election if Michael Gove quits
The Liberal Democrats are scrambling to pick a candidate for Tory MP Michael Gove’s seat of Surrey amid speculation the senior figure is considering quitting parliament. Sir Ed Davey’s party has set a selection deadline this week in the “blue wall” constituency south-east of Surrey Heath, in preparation for the former minister’s possible exit. The Liberal Democrats are scrambling to pick a candidate for Tory MP Michael Gove’s seat of Surrey amid speculation the senior figure is considering quitting parliament. Sir Ed Davey’s party has set a selection deadline this week in the “blue wall” constituency south-east of Surrey Heath, in preparation for the former minister’s possible exit. Read the details in this report by Adam Forrest:
Lib Dems brace for possible by-election if Michael Gove resigns
The opposition is on “high alert” amid speculation that the former minister is considering leaving the position of MP Namita Singh31 August 2022 06:40 1661923862
Credit card debt soars as Brits ‘will borrow £100bn’ to tackle cost of living crisis
Credit card borrowing has risen at the fastest rate in 17 years as Britons are expected to borrow £100bn to tackle the cost of living crisis. The Bank of England’s monthly report showed a 13% annual increase in credit card lending in July this year, the highest since October 2005. It comes as YouGov research found Britons expect to borrow a huge amount next year, with 40% saying rising prices for fuel, food and energy will force them to seek credit in some form. More than a fifth of those who expect to borrow – the equivalent of 8 per cent of the total adult population, or 5.5 million people – said they would do so to cover day-to-day expenses. As Goldman Sachs warned that inflation could top 22%, Boris Johnson acknowledged Britain faced “difficult” months but said he wanted to offer a “sense of hope and perspective”. Our political editor Andrew Woodcock reports:
Credit card debt soars as Brits ‘will borrow £100bn’ to tackle cost of living
More than 5 million expect to seek credit to pay everyday expenses, YouGov research warns, as borrowing rises at fastest pace since 2005 Namita Singh31 August 2022 06:31 1661923239
Explained: Liz Truss is running for office but also wants to hide
Liz Truss claims she is ‘ready’ to launch nuclear weapons at an unspecified enemy and thus risk the…
title: “Boris Johnson Latest Pm Joins Frontline Policing As Liz Truss Set To Enter No 10 Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-08” author: “Donald Johnson”
Boris Johnson defended his government’s record in tackling crime as he also insisted Britain is “not broken” in his final week as prime minister. The prime minister attended a raid with specialist officers near Lewisham, south London, on Wednesday morning, where he spoke to staff at one of 20 so-called “violence reduction units”. “You look at neighborhood crime, which is what really affects the quality of life for most people in this country, and it’s down about 38 percent compared to 2019 since this government came in,” he said. “I think it’s a great effort by the police, not just the Metropolitan Police, police up and down the country.” Denying Britain was “broken”, Mr Johnson added the country had an “incredible future” and was the place “people want to invest”. It comes ahead of the final leadership showdowns at Wembley Arena on Wednesday evening, where Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss will go head-to-head for the final time before the polls close on Friday.
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Show latest update 1661932245
Britain is “absolutely” not broken, says Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson has said Britain is “absolutely not” broken at the end of his prime ministership – claiming “this country has an incredible future and has everything going for it”. Asked if the country was “broken” in the final days of his leadership, the prime minister replied: “Absolutely not.” “Which country is attracting more venture capital investment now than China? It’s the UK… Why do people want to come here? Because it’s the place to be.” He added: “What we’re doing now, and what I’m proud we’ve done over the last three years or so, is part of a lot of things that will make this country fit for the future.” Maryam Zakir-Hussain31 August 2022 08:50 1661930449
Boris Johnson defends government’s record on tackling crime – he continued
Speaking outside a police station in Lewisham, Boris Johnson said: “You look at neighborhood crime, which really affects the quality of life of most people in this country, and it has fallen by around 38 per cent in 2019 since he came this government. in. “I think it’s a great effort by the police, not just the Metropolitan Police, police up and down the country. “And what you see is 13,700 more police officers now on the streets. That helps, that makes the difference.” He added: “What also makes a difference is giving the police the powers they need to give criminals the tough sentences they deserve, and that is what we are enforcing in our legislation. I’m glad to see it working, but I’m also glad to see the activism and energy of the police here in London. “Yes, of course, we need to make our society even safer, but look at what they’ve done: 38 percent reduction in crime in the neighborhood I think is a huge achievement.” Maryam Zakir-Hussain31 August 2022 08:20 1661930149
Boris Johnson defends the government’s record on tackling crime
Boris Johnson has defended his government’s record on tackling crime as he praised the latest Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, which he claims “gives police the powers they need to take criminals the harsh punishments they deserve.” On Wednesday morning, the prime minister attended a raid with specialist officers near Lewisham, south London, where he spoke to staff at one of 20 so-called ‘violence reduction units’, aimed at preventing crime through early intervention and closer collaboration between health, education and policing organisations. (PA) Maryam Zakir-Hussain31 August 2022 08:15 1661929249
Energy companies ‘could make £170 billion in excess profits’
Britain’s natural gas and electricity producers could reportedly make up to £170 billion in excess profits over the next two years. Bloomberg News cited unpublished Treasury analysis showing the size of potential surplus earnings. It is said to have shown that about 40 percent of excess profits will go to the big power producers. The Treasury responded: “We do not recognize this analysis. The government has been clear that it wants to see the oil and gas sector reinvest its profits to support the UK economy, jobs and energy security.” Maryam Zakir-Hussain31 August 2022 08:00 1661927569
Markets could lose faith in the UK economy, warns Sunak
Rishi Sunak has warned that markets are at risk of losing confidence in the UK economy – as he said he struggled to see how his rival Liz Truss’ plans “add up”. In an interview with the Financial Times, Sunak said it would be “complacent and irresponsible” for a prime minister and chancellor “not to think about the risks to the public finances”. Ahead of the final leadership showdowns at Wembley Arena on Wednesday evening, Sunak insisted he still believes he can cause an upset and win the Tory leadership contest. The insider said “a bunch of people I’ve talked to say they still haven’t voted.” (PA wire) Maryam Zakir-Hussain31 August 2022 07:32 1661926711
Government considers rent increase cap for social housing tenants amid cost of living crisis
The government is considering plans to cap rents for social housing tenants in England next year to ease some of the pain of the cost of living crisis. Rent rises for people living in social housing could be capped at 3% over the next financial year from April, the equalization department has announced. But council bosses and housing association bosses said they were “very concerned” that a rent cap would hamper their own ability to keep up with rising costs and invest in new homes. Politics writer Adam Forrest has more:
The government is considering a rent increase cap for social housing tenants
Social landlords are “very concerned” about proposals to cap annual rent increases at 3%. Maryam Zakir-Hussain31 August 2022 07:18 1661925330
The new prime minister “must replace the Police Corps”
The next prime minister should replace the Constabulary and commission an independent review of initial police training amid falling public confidence, according to a new proposal. The Policy Exchange think tank said in a white paper that the new prime minister “will be faced with a police service which, over the past decade, has lost its way”. The paper’s author, former Metropolitan Police Detective Chief Inspector David Spencer, made 11 recommendations which he said would help the government ensure “the safety of its citizens from those who commit crime and disorder”. The College of Policing, which had an annual budget of £71m in 2020-21, was established in December 2012 as the professional body for policing in England and Wales with sites in County Durham, Coventry, Harrogate and London. “It is clear from his own ‘Fundamental Review’, however, that the College of Policing has become synonymous to many in policing with falling standards alongside a perceived lack of real-world relevance to the prevention of crime and disorder,” Mr. Spencer wrote.
New PM ‘must replace Police College and arrange training review’
Voting for the next resident of No 10 will close on Friday, with the winner announced on Monday. Namita Singh31 August 2022 06:55 1661924430
Lib Dems brace for possible ‘blue wall’ by-election if Michael Gove quits
The Liberal Democrats are scrambling to pick a candidate for Tory MP Michael Gove’s seat of Surrey amid speculation the senior figure is considering quitting parliament. Sir Ed Davey’s party has set a selection deadline this week in the “blue wall” constituency south-east of Surrey Heath, in preparation for the former minister’s possible exit. The Liberal Democrats are scrambling to pick a candidate for Tory MP Michael Gove’s seat of Surrey amid speculation the senior figure is considering quitting parliament. Sir Ed Davey’s party has set a selection deadline this week in the “blue wall” constituency south-east of Surrey Heath, in preparation for the former minister’s possible exit. Read the details in this report by Adam Forrest:
Lib Dems brace for possible by-election if Michael Gove resigns
The opposition is on “high alert” amid speculation that the former minister is considering leaving the position of MP Namita Singh31 August 2022 06:40 1661923862
Credit card debt soars as Brits ‘will borrow £100bn’ to tackle cost of living crisis
Credit card borrowing has risen at the fastest rate in 17 years as Britons are expected to borrow £100bn to tackle the cost of living crisis. The Bank of England’s monthly report showed a 13% annual increase in credit card lending in July this year, the highest since October 2005. It comes as YouGov research found Britons expect to borrow a huge amount next year, with 40% saying rising prices for fuel, food and energy will force them to seek credit in some form. More than a fifth of those who expect to borrow – the equivalent of 8 per cent of the total adult population, or 5.5 million people – said they would do so to cover day-to-day expenses. As Goldman Sachs warned that inflation could top 22%, Boris Johnson acknowledged Britain faced “difficult” months but said he wanted to offer a “sense of hope and perspective”. Our political editor Andrew Woodcock reports:
Credit card debt soars as Brits ‘will borrow £100bn’ to tackle cost of living
More than 5 million expect to seek credit to pay everyday expenses, YouGov research warns, as borrowing rises at fastest pace since 2005 Namita Singh31 August 2022 06:31 1661923239
Explained: Liz Truss is running for office but also wants to hide
Liz Truss claims she is ‘ready’ to launch nuclear weapons at an unspecified enemy and thus risk the…
title: “Boris Johnson Latest Pm Joins Frontline Policing As Liz Truss Set To Enter No 10 Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-29” author: “Jonathan Asuncion”
Boris Johnson defended his government’s record in tackling crime as he also insisted Britain is “not broken” in his final week as prime minister. The prime minister attended a raid with specialist officers near Lewisham, south London, on Wednesday morning, where he spoke to staff at one of 20 so-called “violence reduction units”. “You look at neighborhood crime, which is what really affects the quality of life for most people in this country, and it’s down about 38 percent compared to 2019 since this government came in,” he said. “I think it’s a great effort by the police, not just the Metropolitan Police, police up and down the country.” Denying Britain was “broken”, Mr Johnson added the country had an “incredible future” and was the place “people want to invest”. It comes ahead of the final leadership showdowns at Wembley Arena on Wednesday evening, where Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss will go head-to-head for the final time before the polls close on Friday.
Basic points
Show latest update 1661932245
Britain is “absolutely” not broken, says Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson has said Britain is “absolutely not” broken at the end of his prime ministership – claiming “this country has an incredible future and has everything going for it”. Asked if the country was “broken” in the final days of his leadership, the prime minister replied: “Absolutely not.” “Which country is attracting more venture capital investment now than China? It’s the UK… Why do people want to come here? Because it’s the place to be.” He added: “What we’re doing now, and what I’m proud we’ve done over the last three years or so, is part of a lot of things that will make this country fit for the future.” Maryam Zakir-Hussain31 August 2022 08:50 1661930449
Boris Johnson defends government’s record on tackling crime – he continued
Speaking outside a police station in Lewisham, Boris Johnson said: “You look at neighborhood crime, which really affects the quality of life of most people in this country, and it has fallen by around 38 per cent in 2019 since he came this government. in. “I think it’s a great effort by the police, not just the Metropolitan Police, police up and down the country. “And what you see is 13,700 more police officers now on the streets. That helps, that makes the difference.” He added: “What also makes a difference is giving the police the powers they need to give criminals the tough sentences they deserve, and that is what we are enforcing in our legislation. I’m glad to see it working, but I’m also glad to see the activism and energy of the police here in London. “Yes, of course, we need to make our society even safer, but look at what they’ve done: 38 percent reduction in crime in the neighborhood I think is a huge achievement.” Maryam Zakir-Hussain31 August 2022 08:20 1661930149
Boris Johnson defends the government’s record on tackling crime
Boris Johnson has defended his government’s record on tackling crime as he praised the latest Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, which he claims “gives police the powers they need to take criminals the harsh punishments they deserve.” On Wednesday morning, the prime minister attended a raid with specialist officers near Lewisham, south London, where he spoke to staff at one of 20 so-called ‘violence reduction units’, aimed at preventing crime through early intervention and closer collaboration between health, education and policing organisations. (PA) Maryam Zakir-Hussain31 August 2022 08:15 1661929249
Energy companies ‘could make £170 billion in excess profits’
Britain’s natural gas and electricity producers could reportedly make up to £170 billion in excess profits over the next two years. Bloomberg News cited unpublished Treasury analysis showing the size of potential surplus earnings. It is said to have shown that about 40 percent of excess profits will go to the big power producers. The Treasury responded: “We do not recognize this analysis. The government has been clear that it wants to see the oil and gas sector reinvest its profits to support the UK economy, jobs and energy security.” Maryam Zakir-Hussain31 August 2022 08:00 1661927569
Markets could lose faith in the UK economy, warns Sunak
Rishi Sunak has warned that markets are at risk of losing confidence in the UK economy – as he said he struggled to see how his rival Liz Truss’ plans “add up”. In an interview with the Financial Times, Sunak said it would be “complacent and irresponsible” for a prime minister and chancellor “not to think about the risks to the public finances”. Ahead of the final leadership showdowns at Wembley Arena on Wednesday evening, Sunak insisted he still believes he can cause an upset and win the Tory leadership contest. The insider said “a bunch of people I’ve talked to say they still haven’t voted.” (PA wire) Maryam Zakir-Hussain31 August 2022 07:32 1661926711
Government considers rent increase cap for social housing tenants amid cost of living crisis
The government is considering plans to cap rents for social housing tenants in England next year to ease some of the pain of the cost of living crisis. Rent rises for people living in social housing could be capped at 3% over the next financial year from April, the equalization department has announced. But council bosses and housing association bosses said they were “very concerned” that a rent cap would hamper their own ability to keep up with rising costs and invest in new homes. Politics writer Adam Forrest has more:
The government is considering a rent increase cap for social housing tenants
Social landlords are “very concerned” about proposals to cap annual rent increases at 3%. Maryam Zakir-Hussain31 August 2022 07:18 1661925330
The new prime minister “must replace the Police Corps”
The next prime minister should replace the Constabulary and commission an independent review of initial police training amid falling public confidence, according to a new proposal. The Policy Exchange think tank said in a white paper that the new prime minister “will be faced with a police service which, over the past decade, has lost its way”. The paper’s author, former Metropolitan Police Detective Chief Inspector David Spencer, made 11 recommendations which he said would help the government ensure “the safety of its citizens from those who commit crime and disorder”. The College of Policing, which had an annual budget of £71m in 2020-21, was established in December 2012 as the professional body for policing in England and Wales with sites in County Durham, Coventry, Harrogate and London. “It is clear from his own ‘Fundamental Review’, however, that the College of Policing has become synonymous to many in policing with falling standards alongside a perceived lack of real-world relevance to the prevention of crime and disorder,” Mr. Spencer wrote.
New PM ‘must replace Police College and arrange training review’
Voting for the next resident of No 10 will close on Friday, with the winner announced on Monday. Namita Singh31 August 2022 06:55 1661924430
Lib Dems brace for possible ‘blue wall’ by-election if Michael Gove quits
The Liberal Democrats are scrambling to pick a candidate for Tory MP Michael Gove’s seat of Surrey amid speculation the senior figure is considering quitting parliament. Sir Ed Davey’s party has set a selection deadline this week in the “blue wall” constituency south-east of Surrey Heath, in preparation for the former minister’s possible exit. The Liberal Democrats are scrambling to pick a candidate for Tory MP Michael Gove’s seat of Surrey amid speculation the senior figure is considering quitting parliament. Sir Ed Davey’s party has set a selection deadline this week in the “blue wall” constituency south-east of Surrey Heath, in preparation for the former minister’s possible exit. Read the details in this report by Adam Forrest:
Lib Dems brace for possible by-election if Michael Gove resigns
The opposition is on “high alert” amid speculation that the former minister is considering leaving the position of MP Namita Singh31 August 2022 06:40 1661923862
Credit card debt soars as Brits ‘will borrow £100bn’ to tackle cost of living crisis
Credit card borrowing has risen at the fastest rate in 17 years as Britons are expected to borrow £100bn to tackle the cost of living crisis. The Bank of England’s monthly report showed a 13% annual increase in credit card lending in July this year, the highest since October 2005. It comes as YouGov research found Britons expect to borrow a huge amount next year, with 40% saying rising prices for fuel, food and energy will force them to seek credit in some form. More than a fifth of those who expect to borrow – the equivalent of 8 per cent of the total adult population, or 5.5 million people – said they would do so to cover day-to-day expenses. As Goldman Sachs warned that inflation could top 22%, Boris Johnson acknowledged Britain faced “difficult” months but said he wanted to offer a “sense of hope and perspective”. Our political editor Andrew Woodcock reports:
Credit card debt soars as Brits ‘will borrow £100bn’ to tackle cost of living
More than 5 million expect to seek credit to pay everyday expenses, YouGov research warns, as borrowing rises at fastest pace since 2005 Namita Singh31 August 2022 06:31 1661923239
Explained: Liz Truss is running for office but also wants to hide
Liz Truss claims she is ‘ready’ to launch nuclear weapons at an unspecified enemy and thus risk the…
