The PM and King Salman held talks on a wide range of subjects, including security and strengthening ties between businesses in Saudi Arabia and the UK. The Prime Minister pointed out that security relationships between the 2 counties had saved many li… read more
Diane Abbott, Labour’s Shadow Home Secretary, responding to Theresa May’s remarks on freedom of movement, said:
“Theresa May has let the cat out of the bag. Freedom of movement will continue after we have left the EU.
“But this is not what voters were told either before or since the referendum.
“This latest broken promise is symptomatic of the Tories’ dysfunctional approach to Brexit.
“EU workers and their UK employers deserve certainty about their future but are being badly let down by this Government.”
read moreThe Prime Minister has approved the appointment of four new members to the Security Vetting Appeals Panel. They are James Barron CBE, Sally Berlin, Nicholas Griffin QC and Claire Stokes, who have all been appointed with effect from 1 April 2017. The n… read more
Launched in 1987, payroll giving is a way to give to charity straight from your wages or pension without paying tax on it.
Over the course of three decades, the scheme has raised over £1.8 billion for good causes thanks to the generosity of employees. More than a million UK employees currently give in this way.
As part of the celebrations, the Association of Payroll Giving Organisations and the Institute of Fundraising Payroll Giving Special Interest Group are showcasing six individuals and what payroll giving means to them. From employee donors to HR managers, find out about their payroll giving stories.
Jeremy Corbyn, Leader of the Labour Party said:
“Ken Livingstone’s comments have been grossly insensitive, and he has caused deep offence and hurt to the Jewish community.
“Labour’s independently elected National Constitutional Committee has found Ken guilty of bringing the party into disrepute and suspended him for two years.
“It is deeply disappointing that, despite his long record of standing up to racism, Ken has failed to acknowledge or apologise for the hurt he has caused. Many people are understandably upset that he has continued to make offensive remarks which could open him to further disciplinary action.
“Since initiating the disciplinary process, I have not interfered with it and respect the independence of the party’s disciplinary bodies. But Ken’s subsequent comments and actions will now be considered by the National Executive Committee after representations from party members.”
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