Tag: conservatives
-
Trump Awards Charlie Kirk Presidential Medal of Freedom Posthumous
Trump Awards Charlie Kirk Presidential Medal of Freedom Posthumous In a ceremony at the White House on Tuesday, former President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, the far-right commentator who was assassinated at an event in Utah in September. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the United States’ highest…
-
Conservatives pledge Stamp Duty abolition on primary residences to boost home ownership
Conservatives promise stamp duty abolition for primary residences The Conservative Party has announced a policy to abolish stamp duty on the purchase of primary residences in England and Northern Ireland, a move designed to bolster home ownership and bolster the party’s economic credibility ahead of the next general election. The pledge would see buyers pay…
-
Tories pledge to scrap stamp duty on primary residences, Badenoch announces at conference
Conservatives outline a bold stamp duty pledge for primary residences In a keynote policy-focused address at the party conference, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch laid out a plan that would abolish stamp duty on the sale of primary residences in England and Northern Ireland. If the Conservatives win the next election, buyers would no longer pay…
-
Robert Jenrick in Controversy Over Birmingham Comments Spark Accusations of Toxic Nationalism
Background of the controversy Robert Jenrick, the shadow justice secretary, has faced swift and wide-ranging criticism for remarks he made about Handsworth, a multi-ethnic area in Birmingham. A Guardian report published the March recording captured Jenrick saying he hadn’t seen another white face during a visit to film a piece on litter. He argued the…
-
Conservatives unveil £5,000 first-job homebuyer’s tax rebate
Overview: a new incentive for young homebuyers The Conservative Party has announced a plan to reward young people entering the workforce with a £5,000 tax rebate aimed at helping them buy their first home. Described by party officials as a “first-job bonus,” the policy intends to divert a portion of national insurance contributions into a…
-
Conservatives unveil £5,000 first-job tax rebate for young homebuyers at Manchester conference
Overview of the plan In a keynote speech at his party conference in Manchester, the Conservative shadow chancellor Mel Stride outlined a package of measures designed to reward work and support first-time buyers. Central to the announcement is a £5,000 tax rebate for young people who secure their first full-time job and buy their first…
-
Conservatives to unveil £47bn public spending cuts plan aimed at welfare, aid and civil service reductions
Conservatives set out ambitious plan to trim £47bn from public spending The Conservative Party is prepared to publish a comprehensive set of proposals that would cut public spending by about £47 billion over five years. The plan focuses on welfare reform, reductions in aid, and a substantial reduction in civil service numbers. The party argues…
-
Conservatives set out plan for £47bn of public spending cuts to welfare, aid and civil service
Conservatives unveil plan to cut public spending by £47bn over five years The Conservative Party is set to publish a blueprint outlining substantial reductions in public spending, targeting welfare, international aid, and the civil service. The proposal, if enacted, would save about £47 billion over five years and is pitched as a necessary step to…
-
Sanae Takaichi: From Heavy Metal Drummer to Japan’s Iron Lady in the Making
Introduction: A bold ambition fits an unconventional profile On a 70th anniversary of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Sanae Takaichi secured a landmark victory that put her on a fast track toward becoming Japan’s first female prime minister. Known in political circles as the party’s “Iron Lady” by aspirations and critics alike, Takaichi’s journey…
-
Sanae Takaichi: Japan’s Self-Styled ‘Iron Lady’ Eyes the Prime Minister’s Office
Japan’s Quest for an Iron Lady In a landmark moment for Japanese politics, Sanae Takaichi has emerged as the LDP’s leader on its 70th anniversary, setting a clear course toward becoming Japan’s first female prime minister. Drawing comparisons to Margaret Thatcher, whose nickname as the “Iron Lady” symbolized resolve and reform, Takaichi has framed her…