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Government ‘won’t stand back and let school attendance fall’, Nadhim Zahawi says
Government ‘won’t stand back and let school attendance fall’, Nadhim Zahawi says
27 September 2021
Headteachers’ unions have warned that educational disruption remains ‘significant’ and some schools are already struggling to keep classes open.
What the papers say – September 27
What the papers say – September 27
27 September 2021
The front pages are dominated by the latest developments around the fuel situation as the working week begins.
PM ‘considering sending in Army’ to drive fuel trucks as pumps run dry
PM ‘considering sending in Army’ to drive fuel trucks as pumps run dry
26 September 2021
The Government has suspended competition laws to help the industry keep petrol stations topped-up amid panic buying by motorists.
Labour promises to scrap business rates in ‘biggest overhaul in a generation’
Labour promises to scrap business rates in ‘biggest overhaul in a generation’
26 September 2021
Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves will promise to cut the tax before eventually abolishing it completely.
Millions of diabetes tests missed in first six months of pandemic – research
Millions of diabetes tests missed in first six months of pandemic – research
26 September 2021
The Benchmarking Partnership released estimates on missed blood tests based on data collected from six UK testing centres.
Starmer pops to pub to watch Arsenal win north London derby
Starmer pops to pub to watch Arsenal win north London derby
26 September 2021
Arsenal fan Sir Keir Starmer watched the closing minutes of the game against arch rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
Starmer: Labour has ended ‘dark chapter’ with new rules to tackle anti-Semitism
Starmer: Labour has ended ‘dark chapter’ with new rules to tackle anti-Semitism
26 September 2021
Sir Keir Starmer said Labour would be an “inclusive, open and tolerant” party.
Competition law suspended as ministers step in to battle petrol panic buying
Competition law suspended as ministers step in to battle petrol panic buying
26 September 2021
The Business Secretary said the temporary exemption for the industry will allow targeted supplies to be sent to areas running low on fuel.
Long-Bailey’s ‘deep sorrow’ at Labour leadership reforms during ‘extreme crises’
Long-Bailey’s ‘deep sorrow’ at Labour leadership reforms during ‘extreme crises’
26 September 2021
Rebecca Long-Bailey gave her ‘heartfelt advice’ to Sir Keir Starmer.
Suranne Jones unveils statue of Gentleman Jack protagonist Anne Lister
Suranne Jones unveils statue of Gentleman Jack protagonist Anne Lister
26 September 2021
The actress unveiled the sculpture in Halifax, West Yorkshire.
Starmer secures narrow victory to implement Labour leadership reforms
Starmer secures narrow victory to implement Labour leadership reforms
26 September 2021
Sir Keir’s package of leadership reforms were ultimately backed by 53.67% to 46.33%.
Many top players ‘absolutely terrified’ of dementia threat posed by heading
Many top players ‘absolutely terrified’ of dementia threat posed by heading
26 September 2021
Nobby Stiles was one of five members of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning squad to have subsequently suffered from dementia.
Security ‘tried to eject Jeremy Corbyn’s climate change-denying brother’
Security ‘tried to eject Jeremy Corbyn’s climate change-denying brother’
26 September 2021
Piers Corbyn was seen handing out leaflets containing the conspiracy theory that man-made climate change does not exist.
McFly star Tom Fletcher and Strictly dance partner test positive for coronavirus
McFly star Tom Fletcher and Strictly dance partner test positive for coronavirus
26 September 2021
The BBC announced the pair tested positive on Sunday.
Thousands of petrol stations out of fuel as HGV driver visa plan criticised
Thousands of petrol stations out of fuel as HGV driver visa plan criticised
26 September 2021
The Petrol Retailers Association said two-thirds of its 5,500 independent outlets across the UK had run dry.
‘You failed to break us,’ Jewish Labour members tell abusers
‘You failed to break us,’ Jewish Labour members tell abusers
26 September 2021
Reforms under discussion at the party’s conference include a fully independent complaints process to tackle anti-Semitism.
Number of people crossing English Channel nearly doubles 2020 record
Number of people crossing English Channel nearly doubles 2020 record
26 September 2021
More than 8,400 people crossed the Dover Strait last year.
Sadiq Khan tells Labour to ‘stick together’ to defeat the Tories
Sadiq Khan tells Labour to ‘stick together’ to defeat the Tories
26 September 2021
The mayor of London urged Labour to stop infighting within the party.
Cressida Dick remembers Matt Ratana at National Police Memorial Day service
Cressida Dick remembers Matt Ratana at National Police Memorial Day service
26 September 2021
A service marking the day at Lincoln Cathedral was also attended by Home Secretary Priti Patel.
Too many white men putting their hands up to speak, Labour delegates told
Too many white men putting their hands up to speak, Labour delegates told
26 September 2021
The remark was made during a debate on housing and transport.