Labour's Third U-Turn on Care Cost Cap Highlights Systemic Policy Failures
Labour's recent U-turn on a proposed cap on care costs, for the third time since 2011, highlights systemic issues with social care policy in the UK, despite the relatively low cost of the scheme (£5 billion annually) compared to national health spending (£200 billion annually).
Labour's Third U-Turn on Care Cost Cap Highlights Systemic Policy Failures
Labour's recent U-turn on a proposed cap on care costs, for the third time since 2011, highlights systemic issues with social care policy in the UK, despite the relatively low cost of the scheme (£5 billion annually) compared to national health spending (£200 billion annually).
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48% Bias Score
Musk Accuses UK Prime Minister of Ignoring Child Abuse, Calls for US Intervention
Elon Musk, using his X platform, accused UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer of ignoring child sexual abuse cases, prompting a political debate and a call by Musk for US intervention in the UK's internal affairs, fueled by a news report revealing the government's handling of child exploitation ring inves...
Musk Accuses UK Prime Minister of Ignoring Child Abuse, Calls for US Intervention
Elon Musk, using his X platform, accused UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer of ignoring child sexual abuse cases, prompting a political debate and a call by Musk for US intervention in the UK's internal affairs, fueled by a news report revealing the government's handling of child exploitation ring inves...
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44% Bias Score
Survivors Defend Jess Phillips Against Elon Musk's Attacks
Seven women, including survivors of the Telford grooming scandal, defended Labour MP Jess Phillips against Elon Musk's accusations of being a "rape genocide apologist", highlighting Phillips' decades-long advocacy for victims of gender-based violence.
Survivors Defend Jess Phillips Against Elon Musk's Attacks
Seven women, including survivors of the Telford grooming scandal, defended Labour MP Jess Phillips against Elon Musk's accusations of being a "rape genocide apologist", highlighting Phillips' decades-long advocacy for victims of gender-based violence.
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36% Bias Score
Welsh Labour Faces Potential Electoral Defeat in 2026 Senedd Election
A former Welsh Labour minister warns of a potential electoral defeat for the party in the 2026 Senedd election, citing the First Minister's focus on minor issues and the UK government's insufficient support for Wales; recent polls show Plaid Cymru slightly ahead of Labour.
Welsh Labour Faces Potential Electoral Defeat in 2026 Senedd Election
A former Welsh Labour minister warns of a potential electoral defeat for the party in the 2026 Senedd election, citing the First Minister's focus on minor issues and the UK government's insufficient support for Wales; recent polls show Plaid Cymru slightly ahead of Labour.
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48% Bias Score
Labour's Resilience Amidst Political and Economic Uncertainty
A recent poll shows 30% of voters plan to vote Labour, compared to 23% for Conservatives and 22% for Reform; despite negative media coverage, Labour's focus on practical policies and positive economic indicators offer a contrast to the Conservatives' culture war approach.
Labour's Resilience Amidst Political and Economic Uncertainty
A recent poll shows 30% of voters plan to vote Labour, compared to 23% for Conservatives and 22% for Reform; despite negative media coverage, Labour's focus on practical policies and positive economic indicators offer a contrast to the Conservatives' culture war approach.
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48% Bias Score
Starmer's NHS Plan: Ambitious 92% Waiting Time Target by 2029
Keir Starmer's NHS plan promises to reduce planned care waiting times to 92% within 18 weeks by spring 2029, utilizing expanded community diagnostic centers, surgical hubs, and increased private sector involvement, despite expert skepticism regarding its feasibility.
Starmer's NHS Plan: Ambitious 92% Waiting Time Target by 2029
Keir Starmer's NHS plan promises to reduce planned care waiting times to 92% within 18 weeks by spring 2029, utilizing expanded community diagnostic centers, surgical hubs, and increased private sector involvement, despite expert skepticism regarding its feasibility.
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48% Bias Score
Starmer and PM Accused of 'Smear Tactics' in Grooming Gangs Inquiry Row
Keir Starmer and the Prime Minister faced accusations of using 'smear tactics' by linking those demanding a grooming gangs inquiry to the far-right, sparking outrage from victims and prompting a Tory MP to table an amendment for a vote on the inquiry, while new laws are proposed to mandate reporting...
Starmer and PM Accused of 'Smear Tactics' in Grooming Gangs Inquiry Row
Keir Starmer and the Prime Minister faced accusations of using 'smear tactics' by linking those demanding a grooming gangs inquiry to the far-right, sparking outrage from victims and prompting a Tory MP to table an amendment for a vote on the inquiry, while new laws are proposed to mandate reporting...
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64% Bias Score
Former Inquiry Chair Opposes Further Grooming Gang Investigations, Demands Action on Existing Recommendations
Professor Alexis Jay, former chair of an inquiry into child sexual abuse in England and Wales, opposes further inquiries into grooming gangs, citing a two-year delay in implementing her report's 400 recommendations and advocating for immediate action based on existing knowledge.
Former Inquiry Chair Opposes Further Grooming Gang Investigations, Demands Action on Existing Recommendations
Professor Alexis Jay, former chair of an inquiry into child sexual abuse in England and Wales, opposes further inquiries into grooming gangs, citing a two-year delay in implementing her report's 400 recommendations and advocating for immediate action based on existing knowledge.
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48% Bias Score
Musk's Support for Jailed Far-Right Activist Sparks U.K. Political Crisis
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned Elon Musk for supporting far-right activist Tommy Robinson, who is imprisoned for contempt of court, leading to calls for stricter regulations on foreign political donations and highlighting concerns about the influence of wealthy individuals on global poli...
Musk's Support for Jailed Far-Right Activist Sparks U.K. Political Crisis
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned Elon Musk for supporting far-right activist Tommy Robinson, who is imprisoned for contempt of court, leading to calls for stricter regulations on foreign political donations and highlighting concerns about the influence of wealthy individuals on global poli...
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48% Bias Score
Scottish Labour's Abstention Secures Scottish Budget, Raising Long-Term Concerns
Scottish Labour's abstention in budget votes secures passage of the Scottish government's financial plans, averting a crisis, but raises questions about long-term financial sustainability and the implications for the upcoming Holyrood election.
Scottish Labour's Abstention Secures Scottish Budget, Raising Long-Term Concerns
Scottish Labour's abstention in budget votes secures passage of the Scottish government's financial plans, averting a crisis, but raises questions about long-term financial sustainability and the implications for the upcoming Holyrood election.
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48% Bias Score
Farage's £600,000 Post-Election Income Raises Ethical Questions
Since July's election, Nigel Farage, the Clacton MP and Reform UK leader, has earned nearly £600,000 from various sources including £189,000 from Direct Bullion, £219,506 from GB News, and payments for US appearances and social media work, making him possibly the highest-paid MP.
Farage's £600,000 Post-Election Income Raises Ethical Questions
Since July's election, Nigel Farage, the Clacton MP and Reform UK leader, has earned nearly £600,000 from various sources including £189,000 from Direct Bullion, £219,506 from GB News, and payments for US appearances and social media work, making him possibly the highest-paid MP.
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48% Bias Score
Starmer Condemns Musk's Attacks on Phillips Amid Child Sexual Exploitation Debate
Keir Starmer and the Prime Minister condemned online attacks on Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips, stemming from Elon Musk's posts accusing her of being a "rape genocide apologist", while rejecting further reviews into Oldham rape gang cases, demanding action instead.
Starmer Condemns Musk's Attacks on Phillips Amid Child Sexual Exploitation Debate
Keir Starmer and the Prime Minister condemned online attacks on Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips, stemming from Elon Musk's posts accusing her of being a "rape genocide apologist", while rejecting further reviews into Oldham rape gang cases, demanding action instead.
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48% Bias Score