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 If you believe the media hype the Labour Party is in danger of imploding; they suggest that if the Labour Party fails to win seats it will lose its power-base and become something of a minor player in British politics.
But our political system needs a political party of the left. Just how far over to the left of politics is debatable but we certainly have too many right-wing political parties already. The Lib Dems are way over to the right of politics though they try to present themselves as more centrist. But never forget they sat alongside a slashing Tory government for five years. A government that slashed budgets using austerity as an excuse but that was a lie. At the end of the coalition's time in office the country's debt had increased. The rise of UKip has also hit Labour heartlands but was that simply an EU issue? Now that the UK is leaving the European Union will some floating voters drift back to the Labour Party? In truth it could be UKip that is about to implode post the EU referendum. One thing we should never forget is that UKip is an alternative Conservative Party as right-wing as they come. Stacked to the rafters with Tories who jumped ship a Tory government with a UKip opposition would be a one-party State and a right-wing one at that. Farage talked the talk and so does his successor Paul Nuttall but do they walk the walk? In the run up to the May 2014 European elections we asked can you trust Ukip and concluded NO. Fast forward to 2017 and they are as untrustworthy as ever. Ahead of the May 2014 elections Sky News revealed the results of a poll which indicated that voters were switching to UKIP as they did not trust mainstream political parties in the UK. Polls are a bit of a mixed bag as so much depends on how many people took part, the cross section of pollsters and how many participants took the poll seriously but UKip were fairly successful in the May EU elections. It did not translate to general election wins in 2015 but enough success to weaken the Labour vote. But all that aside this writer wonders what makes disillusioned voters think that they can trust UKIP? Yes mainstream political parties have a poor track record on some issues but you can never please all of the people all of the time. We all know that Tory PM David Cameron barely opened his mouth without uttering a lie and that too many political parties have been touched by sleaze following the expenses scandal but what makes people feel that UKIP are any different? Voters can probably trust UKIP to bring back hunting, privatise the NHS and maybe even overturn the smoking ban but what about the many other issues? It's ironic that those turning to UKIP as a trustworthy party ignore the fact that people such as Neil and Christine Hamilton are now Ukip supporters. Neil is actually a UKip MP. Remember this political married couple, turned celebrity appearing in Christmas pantomimes in the UK, and we do not mean Parliament? Mostyn Neil Hamilton became involved in a political scandal known as the cash-for-questions affair, and temporarily quit politics before joining forces with Ukip. Ultimately, as Ukip became a recognised political party, rather than just a bunch of fruitcakes, to quote David Cameron, party leader Nigel Farage cleared out embarrassments to UKIP and the Hamiltons were moved on. The Guardian reported in 2014 "Hamilton has been dropped as Ukip's campaigns director. With questions having been raised about Nigel Farage's use of EU allowances over the past few weeks – allegations that Farage calls "outrageous" – an Observer report suggests that Hamilton's demotion stems from fears his reputation might leave Ukip vulnerable to sleaze allegations. There's also the small matter of Hamilton's comments about the party's main donor, Paul Sykes, at Ukip's conference in February. "So far, we haven't seen the colour of his money," he told the Observer." Hardly reassuring as the Hamilton's are now part of UKIP. "Ukip Is Party For 'Decent BNP Supporters', said Deputy Chair Neil Hamilton" before his earlier demise. UKIP trusters also forget that disillusioned Tory MPS are part of UKIP and swelling its number of candidates. That means those politicians that they do not trust, form part of a party which they choose to trust. Confused? You and me both. Farage previously advised Ukip supporters to vote Tory in constituencies where Ukip have no chance of winning calling it tactical voting but as he was a Tory before parting company on a disagreement over Europe he is just reinforcing the view that Ukip is the alternative Tory party of the UK. Farage was the so-called intelligent and personable front of Ukip but there were many who believed he simply made up many of his "facts". Remember his BRexit cash for the NHS promises? His successor Paul Nuttall is now standing in the Stoke Central byelection but he also appears to be economical with the truth. So without labouring the point, no pun intended, why would any potential voter feel Ukip is trustworthy as opposed to the other mainstream political parties? Sources and related reading: http://www.onewomansomanyblogs.com/news/paul-nuttall-weaving-a-tangled-web http://www.newtekjournalismukworld.com/latest/ukip-crackpots-remembered-manifesto-day http://www.newtekjournalismukworld.com/latest/paul-nuttall-new-ukip-leader-eyes-labour-voters-and-vows-to-put-great-back-in-britain Sky News Guardian
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 Op-ed; Paul Nuttall UKip party leader is standing in the Stoke Central by-election on February 23. He is already leader of a political party and an MEP but he plans to keep all three roles if he is elected to represent Stoke Central. Mr Nuttall is already facing accusations of lying and Saturday there could be more getting thrown into the mix. When Nuttall officially declared his intention to stand in the Stoke Central byelection his place of residence was not in the constituency. Channel 4's news bloodhound Michael Crick caught up with Nuttall as he was moving into a property in Stoke. This meant as Crick pointed out that Nuttall had falsely declared an address on his election papers. But wait. Saturday the Guardian is reporting Nuttall has had to move out of that property having allegedly received hate mail, two attempted break ins at the property and people trying to take photos through the windows. All of those allegations may or may not be true. If they are true and it is not more UKip fake news "who done it" matters. Was it an "inside job" or two or rather UKip election tactics? The upshot is that Nuttall has "had to" move out. The returning officer for the byelection has been informed of the move but Nuttall should still be under investigation for his original false address declaration. Whether he had actually ever moved in is debatable. He claims those in the media who published his new Stoke address are in part to blame. UKip may now try for some political opportunism on the campaign trail in Stoke. But Mr Nuttall is spinning a tangled web of deceit. Saturday there are also allegations that he lied about being at the tragic Hillsborough football match of 1989. Nuttall has previously supported privatisation of the NHS though prefers now to say he has changed his mind. So can you trust Paul Nuttall? One word springs to mind - NO. Check out; Paul Nuttall moved house over safety fears, says UKip Ukip leader Paul Nuttall denies lying about being at Hillsborough disaster Paul Nuttall UKip party leader and Stoke Central candidate Paul Nuttall like Trump backs waterboarding   Campaigning this week image credit Callum Salfield FB Veteran Labour politician Dennis Skinner is celebrating his 85th birthday February 11, 2017. We wrote the following to celebrate his birthday last year and we are reposting as we wish him well. Your opinion of Mr Skinner is likely to be tainted by your political persuasion. If like this writer you are a bit of a leftie and a Labour supporter you could share a like of the so-called Beast of Bolsover. Dennis has had a long political career but unlike some career politicians of today began his working life in the real world. A coal miner and sport enthusiast he has become one of the most loved, hated, respected and maybe even despised people to work in the House of Commons; and yes in Mr Skinner's case it is work. A lifelong active political career of activism it was fitting that a day ahead of his 2016 birthday celebration Mr Skinner told the Plymouth Herald; "The NHS is a lifeline. I have had a heart bypass at Brompton hospital, I've been cured of cancer at Chelsea hospital and I've had a hip replaced. The reason I'm 84 tomorrow is because of the help of these doctors in London." [Ahead of his birthday 2017 he was still campaigning for the NHS] Mr Skinner's book, Sailing Close to the Wind, of what he has termed reminisces is great reading. It offers a glimpse into the life of Mr Skinner while allowing him to retain his privacy. When in the book Skinner talks of singing to and with his elderly Mum who was lost to dementia you get a feel for a man who is sensitive and caring beneath what can sometimes appear to be a brusk exterior. Mr Skinner has been the MP for Bolsover since 1970. That means there has been more than 40 years’ worth of entertaining political quotes uttered by Skinner in the Commons. He may be past his best-before-date in the eyes of political opponents such as David Cameron but he remains a political animal. Some younger politicians, especially those on the opposite side of the House of Commons may choose to deride his words but he should never be ignored. One good way to describe Skinner would be like the famous John Wayne movie -- Dennis Skinner has True Grit. Like or loathe him he is one politician who is hard to ignore and down the years he has been a source of amusement as well as a thorn in the side of successive Conservative Tory politicians. He even made his own 'side' grimace, especially when it was 'New Labour' with Tony Blair as leader. Here are just a few of Mr Skinners' best quotes: On the Tory Party: He said "Half the Tory members opposite are crooks" and was told to withdraw the remark. He did and replaced it with "OK, half the Tory members aren’t crooks." To Roy Jenkins, leader, Who Pronounced His Rs as Ws: Roy said "I leave this party without rancour" to which Dennis replied "I thought you were taking Marquand with you." On Tory Chancellor George Osborne: Is my right hon. friend aware that in the 1970s and a lot of the 1980s, we would have thanked our lucky stars in the coalfield areas for growth of 1.75 per cent? The only thing growing then were the lines of coke in front of boy George and the rest of them. On Calling an MP "A Pompous Sod": Speaker: You had better withdraw that. Skinner: I withdraw the word pompous. Speaker: That’s not the word I’m looking for. Skinner: I can’t withdraw both. This got him thrown out of the Parliamentary session. Birthdays come and go but Dennis remains as passionate about politics as ever. That means there has been more than 40 years’ worth of entertaining political quotes uttered by Skinner in the Commons. Happy Birthday Dennis x http://www.newtekjournalismukworld.com/british-political-scene/dennis-skinner-dodgy-dave-accuser-attracts-more-fans   Op-ed; Has there ever been a more divisive POTUS than Donald Trump? Could be but social media is adding to negtaive news about Trump's presidency which is only three weeks in. Desperate Theresa May was quick to visit Trump at the White House with some citing BRexit as the reason for her hasty visit and range of promises. BRexit takes the rap for many things but if and when the UK leaves the European Union it will need trade deals and friendly relations with the USA more than ever. Still did Theresa May have to commit to a costly UK state visit for Trump so soon into his presidency? This week House of Commons Speaker John Bercow was in trouble with the Tory government for speaking out on Trump. The Commons Speaker is supposed to be neutral but he chose to express his strong feelings about the visit in the respect that it would include Trump addressing both Houses of British Parliament. Bercow is expected to sign off such events at Westminster and it is clear this time he will not play ball. Timing is important in so many things and that includes this proposed state visit. Friday the Guardian reports; The government has abandoned the idea of Donald Trump addressing the joint Houses of Parliament when he comes to Britain for a state visit later this year after objections by MPs led by the Commons Speaker John Bercow. Pres. Trump could yet surprise us all and be a roaring political success but this woman is not holding her breath. If unelected Prime Minister Theresa May had waited she may have been able to make an informed decision on a Trump UK visit. Instead the UK now appears committed to welcoming the Trumps. It will be a costly visit that is bound to include a great deal of security. But the President will bring his own mass of security and they are sure to be armed and dangerous. British gun laws will not be respected. Trump not being welcomed into parliament is a good move but what about his state visit? A petition with more than 1.8 million signatures asking the British government to "Prevent Donald Trump from making a State Visit to the United Kingdom" is due to be debated February 20 but it seems the outcome is already decided. But at least it looks like he will be denied addressing Westminster. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/171928/ https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/feb/10/british-officials-drop-plans-donald-trump-address-parliament-queen-elizabeth http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/donald-trump-uk-state-visit-will-not-address-uk-parliament-plans-dropped-a7574096.html   Emily Thornberry Labour MP, via Facebook
Dear Friends, Following this week's vote on Article 50, I have written a letter to my constituents regarding Labour's position on the Bill. I share that letter with you below. As always, please let me have your thoughts. Best wishes, Emily "I understand your concerns about Labour’s decision to vote in favour of Article 50, and I appreciate the strong feelings that this issue evokes. Like many in my constituency, which voted overwhelmingly to remain, I too was in favour of remaining in the European Union and campaigned hard for that outcome, as did the Labour Party as a whole. However, while the outcome of the referendum was not the one I hoped for, and while I share your disappointment, the result itself was clear. Nationally, the British public voted to leave the European Union, and I do not believe that it would have been democratic or realistic for Labour to seek to overturn the result of a democratically-held vote. It is a difficult decision to make for an MP when the country votes one way and your constituency votes another. I made my decision on the basis of what I believe is best for our country, and therefore best for Islington. It would do untold damage to our democracy to hold a referendum and then refuse to accept the result. And it would have been wrong for the Labour Party to adopt a position other than one that recognises that we have been given our instructions. The Labour Party contains people in both camps. In that way we represent the country, and should seek to heal the divide. While I am disappointed that the Article 50 Bill passed without amendment, the government’s concession on giving Parliament a meaningful vote on a final deal to leave the EU is a welcome one, and follows months of concerted pressure from Labour. We have consistently said that Parliament must have a meaningful vote on any final Brexit deal, giving MPs the opportunity to vote on the final deal before it is agreed, and – crucially – that the Commons has a debate and vote before the European Parliament does. Voting for Article 50 does not mean we are giving Theresa May a blank cheque, and indeed, this vote was just the start of the negotiating process. Labour will be using every opportunity to protect jobs, rights and living standards, and to ultimately achieve the best possible deal for Britain, one that reflects a profoundly different vision for our country to that of the Tories. I share your concerns about the government’s plans for Britain post-Brexit. The Chancellor’s suggestion that they would wilfully “break the economic model” to make Britain a Singapore-style tax haven when we leave the EU is not acceptable. It poses a serious threat to our economy and to jobs and public services. My role is to ensure that the government gets as good a deal as possible for Britain when it enters into negotiations with its counterparts in Brussels. This means looking after our economy and jobs first. While the result of the referendum was clear, it did not define the terms of exit. It is therefore of great importance that the Opposition holds the government to account on its plans for Brexit every step of the way. This is not a responsibility I take lightly, and I can assure you that I will challenge the government relentlessly on aspects of its plan that run counter to the national interest, and be a vocal champion for a progressive Brexit that protects the UK economy and the rights of the British public. At this difficult and uncertain time for our country, the Labour Party needs to provide a strong, active, and distinctive voice, campaigning for the needs of our communities and the best interests of the country in a post-Brexit Britain. We also need to assert a positive, unifying vision for that future, and confront the division and extremism that we have seen since the referendum." Also Diane Abbott, Labour MP, view via the Guardian
Labour MP Diane Abbott experiences a high level of racist and sexist attacks on social media. When she was a no show for a vote on Article 50 last week she was made a figure of fun and by some in her own party. We opted to believe that she was as claimed ill. Ms Abbott was present for the vote this week and obeyed the party whip. But there is a distinct lack of apologies on offer.  False claims of abuse on social media draw mainstream media attention but real abuse is often ignored especially if it is against Ms Abbott. Perhaps then we should not be surprised to encounter more of this abuse Thursday. A twitter account hiding behind claims of a military background sharing a vile petition regarding Ms Abbott. Looking at the person behind the petition they have three petitions live and all three appear to be racist and linked to the EU referendum. It is obvious that Tessa Black, whoever that really is, is a BRexiteer. Sadly the nature of the petitions and the supporters seems to confirm a bunch of racists though personally I do not view Brexiteers that way; there is an element of that though. Does Change.org support racism we wonder? So this brief opinion piece will be sent to change.org for an opinion. We will update with any reply received. Update: A petition against the damaging racist petition was launched late Saturday: https://www.change.org/p/change-org-remove-racist-petition-against-dianne-abbott?recruiter=15560422&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink Please sign and share. Another story re sexist attacks on Ms Abbott is in the Sunday tabloids- http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/tory-david-davis-sexism-row-9803354 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-38917719 More: http://www.standuptoracism.org.uk/press-release-diane-abbott-mp-anti-racist-campaigners-round-conservatives-hard-brexit-fortress-britain-ahead-national-conference-saturday/
 Forget WikiLeaks PMQs Wednesday had its own NickiLeaks. "Text messages, allegedly from Tory council leader David Hodge and intended for someone in Whitehall named Nick, suggest the council was offered a "sweetheart deal" by the government. Theresa May suggested the Labour leader was using "alternative facts" for his attack - but failed to explain what deal if any had been offered to Surrey council." January 19, we posted a report titled "TORY SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL LOOKING AT 15% COUNCIL TAX RISE." Surrey Conservative County Council had announced plans to hold a referendum as it looked at increasing Council Tax by 15%.. The council was citing much needed funding for social care as the cause of this whopping tax hike. At PMQs Wednesday the jig was up though. Leader of the official opposition Jeremy Corbyn, Labour, is in possession of leaked emails which appear to show a deal between the Tory council and government done to prevent the required local referendum on the proposed excessive council tax hike. Unelected PM Theresa May, Tory, squirmed and resorted to her normal defensive modus operandi attempting to attack Corbyn personally. She showed herself to be guilty as charged. The mainstream media have been quick to pick up the story. "Jeremy Corbyn stuns Theresa May with secret texts 'exposing special deal' for Tory council" reports the Daily Mirror. Helping out Tory councils in Tory heartlands may be nothing new from this government but it may be to some voters. February 2016 "Tory Councils In South Get Most Of £300m ‘Cushion’ From Cuts - As Labour’s Northern Heartlands Miss Out." Wednesday David Hodge leader of Surrey County Council has posted the following update on the Surrey website: Statement from David Hodge Leader of Surrey County Council: Whether you believe Mr Hodge is up to you. Perhaps the email sent "inadvertently" to the wrong person will have a positive impact nationwide? https://news.surreycc.gov.uk/2017/02/08/statement-from-surrey-county-council-leader-following-council-tax-decision/amp/  Via Paul Waugh Twitter  Signing the visitor's book in Ferens Art Gallery Op-ed: Prince Charles and his wife Camilla were in my city Kingston-upon-Hull Wednesday. The visit is just one of many events during Hull City of Culture 2017. I did not turn out to greet them but some people did. Footage of the royal couple visiting the newly refurbed Ferens Art Gallery and the Holy Trinity church appeared on lunchtime local news. The couple also visited some local community projects. It looked like a few hardy royal fans turned out to wish the couple well though you could hardly say huge crowds. Perhaps it was a decent turn out considering the weather. It has been a damp, grey and cold day here in Hull today, Wednesday. Prince Charles looked rather care worn in the footage but like us all he is not getting any younger. But perhaps he had already had some bad news. Wednesday afternoon media outlets reported the death of his goddaughter Tara Palmer Tomkinson. She is described by the BBC as a socialite, former Sunday Times columnist and reality TV star. Ms Tomkinson was aged just 45. "Officers were called to her flat in Bramham Gardens, South Kensington, at 13:40 GMT. A woman in her 40s was found dead at the scene, the Met Police said." She battled some health issues and drug problems in recent years. She partied hard. The cause of death is not known at this time. The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall later led tributes to Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, and said they were "deeply saddened", by her death. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-38911818 https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/feb/08/tara-palmer-tomkinson-dies-aged-45 "The cause of death has not yet been confirmed. However, the socialite had been battling a brain tumour since January 2016. She revealed she was fighting the illness after going for a set of blood tests after feeling run down. Doctors discovered a growth in her pituitary gland which was non-malignant but was affecting the production of hormone prolactin." The Sun   Op-ed: The Tory government has admitted the housing system is broken. They should know as previous Tory governments set the ball in motion.
Unelected PM Theresa May is expected to reveal a white paper aimed at tackling housing shortages and tenancy insecurities. Tory PM Margaret Thatcher began the de-regulation of housing and allowing tenants to buy their council property at a knock down price but councils were not allowed to rebuild and replenish housing stock as revenue raised was ring-fenced. Over time just who owns these sold-off properties is dubious; there are claims that plenty of MPs are landlords. Between 1997 and 2010 Labour governments failed to act on housing. Since a return to Tory led governments in 2010 matters have got much worse. Homelessness is increasing and insecure tenancies blight lives. Interest rates are low but many people cannot afford to buy a home. Gavin Barwell was appointed Minister of State for Housing, Planning and Minister for London at the Department for Communities and Local Government on July 17, 2016, and Sunday February 5, 2017 he was working overtime touring television studios. He appeared on ITV's Peston and later on BBC's Sunday Politics with Andrew Neil. "Gavin Barwell said there would be minimum tenancies and more homes built for rent in a "change of tone" from previous Tory policy. He said the government had not given up making home ownership available to all." Mr Barwell talked the talk on the housing white paper but who will walk the walk? For some the biggest concern over the housing white paper is will new housing be built on green belt land. For others the worries include;
Now we have a Labour Party led by Jeremy Corbyn the opposition is promising a radical overhaul of housing. So are the Tory Party simply jumping on the bandwagon or do they want to make a real positive difference? Time will tell. Call me a cynic but there is bound to be more to this than meets the eye. More http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1328270/A-Britain-STILL-belongs-aristocracy.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-38873524 https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/feb/04/may-abandons-home-owning-democracy-thatcher-tories http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/theresa-may-set-to-announce-major-shift-in-housing-policy-and-deliver-more-affordable-rental-homes-a7563861.html http://www.countrylife.co.uk/country-life/who-owns-britain-top-uk-landowners-20178  Op-ed: In the UK election spending is strictly controlled. If you and your campaign managers overspend criminal charges can follow. In 2016 as the UK geared up for local council and PCC elections, and London gets set to elect a new mayor, the Tory party was in the corruption spotlight. They failed to answer allegations of serious overspending which in theory could and should put their place in government into question. With a slim majority the Conservative party is in a precarious position. In 2016 26 Tory MPS were under investigation for electoral fraud by the Electoral Commission in conjunction with the Crown Prosecution Service; more MPs than the Tory majority. The story appears to have died a death but the investigation rolls on. The deadline now appears to be May 9, 2017. So time is tight and now seems a good time to get this news back out there. In April 2016 we reported "Allegations of election overspending look set to undermine the legitimacy of the UK Tory government but will allegations be explained away?" Once again Channel 4 news was at the heart of allegations against the Conservative party; little wonder the government is looking at curbing Channel 4. Early in 2015 C4 reported on the story of David Cameron's fathers' links to an off shore tax haven following it up a few months later with "George Osborne family business' £6m offshore deal"; in 2016 it has been a series of revelations that appear to indicate the Tory Party did not play fair during the 2015 General Election campaign." In November 2015 the Mail Online claimed Channel 4 could be sold off to raise £1billion adding David Cameron confirms ministers are 'looking at all the options' for the station." Cameron was quick to insist he was a huge fan of Channel 4 harking back to its origins; he may however not like the direction its news service is now taking. Channel 4 investigators have uncovered a series of overspends by the Tory party during its successful 2015 General Election campaign; a lot depends on what was local spending and what national. Channel 4 News "obtained further undeclared receipts showing more than £38,000 was spent accommodating activists at hotels across the country, as part of the BattleBus2015 campaign. The spending was not declared to the Electoral Commission in accordance with the law. The investigation has also obtained evidence that the BattleBus campaign was focused on local candidates, suggesting the accommodation costs incurred should have been declared on local candidate spending returns, if so this could constitute a criminal offence." The Conservative party claims administrative errors or should that be incompetence? Some however will suspect purposeful wrongdoing in order to win an election at any price. And although the Conservative party and others may try to dismiss the allegations selective overspending at elections is a criminal offence. The typical Tory method of firstly denying allegations and then back pedalling somewhat should not save them this time, assuming the Electoral Commission and our political system is fit for purpose. Ultimately the Conservative Party confirmed to Channel 4 News that it had failed to declare the costs related to the Battlebus hotels due to what it described as an "administrative error" despite previously stating that all of the party's returns were accurate. While in many ways it matters whether the extra costs were actually an administrative error or the Tories flouting the rules to get their way back into government either way it looks like they have broken the law. Will the Conservative Party run true to form trying to dig up election spending inconsistencies across parties and maybe even reforming the electoral commission and its rules to suit? In 2016 they employed 'smear' tactics against senior members of the Labour Party helped on by some in the party and mainstream media so inclined as distraction politics. The Electoral Commission has strict rules about election spending but does it have any teeth when it comes to wrongdoing? "The Electoral Commission is an independent body set up by the UK Parliament. It regulates party and election finance and sets standards for well-run elections. The Commission is independent of Government and answerable to Parliament" but is it? Channel 4 News's Political Correspondent Michael Crick has spent more than three months investigating Conservative Party expenses in 2014 and 2015. You can read how the investigation has proceeded at ElectionExpenses.co.uk.
http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/complaints http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/find-information-by-subject/political-parties-campaigning-and-donations/political-party-spending-at-elections http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3304019/Channel-4-sold-raise-1billion-Cameron-confirms-ministers-looking-options-station.html https://www.channel4.com/news/conservative-election-expenses-the-timeline More: Tories accused of disregarding election spending law Will Electoral Commission prosecute Tory Party? |
