Author: David Pike

David Pike is an experienced news journalist with over 20 years experience as a UK News editor for WTX News and other news publications.

Elementor #566996November 26, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Observer – Hostage deal ‘on course’ after Hamas delay prompts crisis The Observer says Qatari negotiators have said that a deal to secure the release of more hostages from Gaza is “on course”, despite a delay from Hamas.The paper also carries a warning from the government’s top immigration adviser who has criticised plans to stop overseas care workers from bringing family members to…

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James Cleverly admits calling Labour MP ‘unparliamentary’ word James Cleverly has admitted he used “unparliamentary” language to describe a Labour MP, a close source has said. The source said on Thursday: “James made a comment. He called Alex Cunningham a shit MP. He apologises for unparliamentary language.” But Cunningham said it was “simply not true,” adding he did not “believe it.” The alleged comments came during PMQs. Cunningham had asked: “Why are 34% of children…

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Autumn Statement 2023 and what it means for the general election Yesterday, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the autumn statement – a budget that sets out the government’s tax and spending plans for the year ahead as well as setting out how much will be spent on key public services. The UK newspapers have reacted accordingly to the mini-budget, with right-leaning papers celebrating the measures, the left-leaning newspapers suggesting it is more of a ‘pro-rich tax…

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