With IMPORTANT correction. Woking Council has debts of £1.9bn and spending power of just £14m (!) - staggering recklessness. Which is why the government has today appointed commissioners to run the council. This was a Tory Council when the unsustainable liabilities were taken on. The Levelling Up Dept and minister Lee Rowley considers “that this is, based on current evidence, the most challenging financial position of any local authority in England”.
This from Boris Johnson’s ex private secretary Martin Reynolds is Whitehall at its finest. He asks Downing St staff to “socially distanced drinks” in the “lovely weather” - when such parties were banned. And then tells the Privileges Cttee in the last few weeks that “with the…
The Clarkson Effect.
I've received a lot of abuse obvs, but it's like watching the last death throes of a dinosaur age. Sad souls who are angry at new thought, at equality, at kindness. BUT this chapter has also brought the calm, normally silent, people together. We fight on ❤️
MP @carolinenokes & others from all political parties have written to the Editor of The Sun calling for action. Saying Clarkson article was "role modelling being promoted to young men and boys that they can verbally attack women without any consequence".
We fight on 💪🏼❤️
PLS SPREAD WORD
More than 800,000 lower income eligible pensioners miss out on pension credit, and CLAIM BY THIS SUN & as well as increased perions there's a £324 cost of living payment too.
Income under £200/wk (£300/wk couple) check it asap. Quick help: https://t.co/Zq26XCg7j6
To those saying "I dont want to buy the song, why can't people just donate to the Trussel Trust instead." Sounds great, pls do.
Food banks are sadly, terribly, needed. It's good to see funds and awareness is being raised any which way.
https://t.co/39fu9ezIBo
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Tomorrow the Jan - April energy price cap is announced. I've had fellow journos asking me about the huge bill increases predicted. So to stave off any misreporting, let me be plain
THE JAN ENERGY PRICE CAP IS ALMOST TOTALLY MEANINGLESS FOR CONSUMERS.
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Are u in council tax band A-D? U were entitled to a £150 cost of living rebate earlier this year. It was automatic if u pay council tax by direct debit. Others had to claim.
300,000 still HAVEN'T claimed & only have til 30 Nov. Claiming help https://t.co/4a1M25b09l
I'm hearing we're going to get news pretty soon (possibly today) on when the 2nd cost of living payment for those on benefits / Universal credit will come.
I'll let you know as soon as I know.
Great to see volunteers ** especially high profile ones 🦇🦇** delivering prescriptions to those isolating. Freeing up pharmacy delivery slots is a big help- Thank You!! @BTorfaen cc @ABUHB_Rx@AneurinBevanUHB
The images below show a currently deserted M4 and M48.
Traffic Officers are still monitoring the network and Police checkpoints are in place, so please be aware you will be stopped and fined if your journey is not essential.
Free School Meals - from tomorrow - please retweet
We're providing 'grab and go' lunches for pupils who receive free school meals from Monday 23rd March. 4000 packed lunches which will be available for collection between 1 - 2.30pm.
For venues visit:
https://t.co/xWNk7l9YOe