Monthly Archives: June 2019

Tory Goldsmith heckled at Glastonbury as he tries to ‘greenwash’ austerity policies

Posted on June 30, 2019 by sdbast

https://voxpoliticalonline.com/2019/06/30/tory-goldsmith-heckled-at-glastonbury-as-he-tries-to-greenwash-austerity-policies/

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As Nazanin ends 15-day hunger strike over imprisonment, Johnson tries to shift the blame

Posted on June 30, 2019 by sdbast

https://voxpoliticalonline.com/2019/06/30/as-nazanin-ends-15-day-hunger-strike-over-imprisonment-johnson-tries-to-shift-the-blame/

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McDonnell’s outstanding responses continue Labour fight-back mode – and reminds party of its strength

Posted on June 30, 2019 by sdbast

https://skwawkbox.org/2019/06/30/mcdonnells-outstanding-responses-continue-labour-fight-back-mode-and-reminds-party-of-its-strength/

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Dutch queen criticized for Saudi prince meeting

Posted on June 30, 2019 by sdbast

Originally posted on Dear Kitty. Some blog:
https://youtu.be/rg7qYtNuzJs This 20 June 2019 video says about itself: Khashoggi killing: UN report demands investigation into Saudi Prince Bin Salman | DW News A new report by UN human rights expert Agnes Callamard…

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E.U. bakes, nuke deal revives, wall loses, abortion wins, DeVos repeals, war prevails, felons pay, Dems fold

Posted on June 30, 2019 by sdbast

Originally posted on The Secular Jurist:
By Robert A. Vella Western Europe is baking under a dangerous climate change heat wave that is breaking temperature records, causing wildfires and power outages, and creating life-threatening conditions for humans and animals alike. …

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DWP spaffs £200k up the wall trying to deprive just seven people of Universal Credit — Vox Political

Posted on June 30, 2019 by sdbast

That’s right – while you were watching right-wing buffoons arguing in the Tory leadership campaign, or watching right-wing buffoons trying …Continue reading → via DWP spaffs £200k up the wall trying to deprive just seven people of Universal Credit — Vox … Continue reading →

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Universal Credit blamed for rising levels of benefit underpayments|WelfareWeekly

Posted on June 30, 2019 by sdbast

Originally posted on Tory Britain! :
https://welfareweekly.com/universal-credit-blamed-for-rising-levels-of-benefit-underpayments/

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New-referendum Ultra Kyle’s Hove CLP passes ANTI-referendum motion — The SKWAWKBOX

Posted on June 30, 2019 by sdbast

Hove MP Peter Kyle is at the heart of the new-referendum-stop-Brexit movement, co-sponsoring a parliamentary referendum motion earlier this year and writing strongly pro-“people’s vote” articles in the media. But Hove Labour members have shown that they take a radically … Continue reading →

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Labour pushes back against media smears – to praise from activists — The SKWAWKBOX

Posted on June 30, 2019 by sdbast

“Completely fabricated” smears spurs Labour leadership and representatives into action – as activists applaud A series of stories in the so-called ‘mainstream’ media have provoked a concerted push-back by Labour’s leader and his team – and have been resoundingly welcomed … Continue reading →

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Tory pledge to consult disabled people on reforming the benefits system branded an ‘insult’ : Welfare Weekly

Posted on June 30, 2019 by sdbast

Originally posted on 61chrissterry:
The UK Government has announced new plans to tackle the barriers faced by disabled people and those with mental health problems, in a move that has been cautiously welcomed by charities but may be more difficult…

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