“Boris Johnson’s bizarre ‘non-answer’ to question about cuts affecting disabled people in North Wales”

Feb 5, 2020 | Government

OK, everyone, imagine this scene in your kitchen. Your significant other asks why the washing up hasn’t been done, the living room’s un-hoovered and bins not put out. You say that, while you understand his or her feelings, you plan to invest record amounts in both dishwashing and vacuuming services and where possible reverse cuts in refuse evacuation. Don’t think you’d stand a chance. But of course, none of us have a majority of 80 at home.

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“Lords to probe shake-up of IR35 rules”

“Lords to probe shake-up of IR35 rules”

‘IR35’ basically says that if you’re ‘self-employed’ but only do work for one company, you’re actually an employee, should be taxed like one and get holidays, maternity leave etc. etc.. It’s been around for 20 years or more and has been difficult, nigh impossible to...

“Worst night for Labour since 1935”

“Worst night for Labour since 1935”

Mystic Phil did say back in July that ‘we can probs look forward to having both BoJo and Trump in charge until 2024’ and, yes, rues the day. It was Labour’s worst result since the year that Julie Andrews, Mary Berry and Elvis Presley were all born (who knew). And we...