Chris Philp, shadow leader of the Commons, says Labour has ‘lost control of state sector pay’ after teachers and NHS look set to receive rises
Sadiq Khan is set to close London’s ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) scrappage scheme in three weeks.
PA Media reports the mayor said it will close on 7 September. The scheme allowed those who own a vehicle that does not meet minimum emissions standards to apply for cash – or a combination of cash and a public transport pass – to have them scrapped.
During the pandemic our borders were effectively closed. There was no travel. What about all those international students they came in after the pandemic? Are we saying that they should not have come into the country?
What did the government choose to do? I think this is the right thing to do. We absolutely made sure we gave the NHS the support that it needed through health and social care visas.
