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Eradicating child poverty should be biggest priority for the UK government. This shared mission will bring together all political parties. I would like to thank Scottish Government for including eradicating child poverty as a key priority. https://lnkd.in/g4DAH6QH I am looking forward to see what steps the Scottish Government and UK Government will take for eradicating child poverty. This article 'You can hear your stomach growling': Kids call on next government to do more to end child poverty published in Big Issue on 10 June 2024 highlights the issue of poverty that is impacting millions of children across the UK. Details at https://lnkd.in/ehZdPd_y I have written an open letter requesting UK Government to urgently take steps to provide Free School Meals to all students in all UK schools Details at https://lnkd.in/e4i5YYmc I request the kind support of all UK Political parties and UK Government to help make possible Free School Meals to all students in all UK schools. I am grateful to everyone working for education opportunities for all. #education #universities

"Echoes of 1979: Is Britain Revisiting the Past?" As the UK gears up for the next election, striking parallels are emerging between the challenges faced by Margaret Thatcher in 1979 and those looming on the horizon for the next administration. From soaring inflation to resurfacing strikes, the landscape bears undeniable resemblances to the tumultuous era that Thatcher inherited. Civil servants in Whitehall are already preparing briefings for incoming ministers, reminiscent of the preparations made four decades ago. These uncanny similarities raise questions about whether Britain is on the brink of revisiting the upheavals of the past and signal the daunting tasks awaiting the winner of the upcoming election. As the nation stands at this critical juncture, the echoes of history serve as a sobering reminder of the need for decisive leadership and innovative solutions to navigate the challenges ahead.

As we all now know, we're now set for a #GeneralElection in July, so you can imagine just how busy we #MailingHouses are right now 😆 So, in the spirit of it all, we've added a #political twist to our #quiz this week. Test your knowledge of all things parliamentary with these bad boys.... 1. How many Prime Ministers did Britain have in 2022? 2. In which year was the British Labour party founded? 3. Which politician famously got stuck on a zipwire above London while celebrating the nation’s Olympic success in 2012? 4. Under which leader did British railways become privatized through the Railways Act 1993? 5. The first coalition government in the UK since WWII was between which two parties in 2010? 6. What is inscribed on the brass letterbox of 10 Downing Street? 7. Which former politician wrote the novel ‘The Eleventh Commandment’? 8. Which London Mayor declared war on the pigeons in Trafalgar Square in 2000? 9. Which cat lives at 10 Downing Street? 10. In which year was The Royal Mail privatised, following the Postal Services Act?

It would also be good if the scorecared is presented in an infographic format highlighting the progressive changes in fiscal, monetary, macroeconomics and infrastructure development. The infographic would also have to highlight the government’s total expenditure in the last 5 years including disbursements to Districts (DSIP) and Provinces (PSIP), the GDP growth, the GDP per capita and the total public debt accumulated in the last 5 years, and the debt to GDP ratio.

I hope that you do watch this important video to understand why we have taken the decision to sue Presidency, State Organs and our government for $4 billion (R75 billion). In this interview on the Gina Brown, I explain how it works and why we are confident that we will succeed.

Uneconomical and Bloated Parliament and Senate In Canada, one member of Parliament represents an average of 115,384 citizens. In the USA, on member of Congress represents an average of 765,157 citizens. There are 105 senators representing 39 million Canadians. There are 100 senators representing 333 million Americans. Instead of reducing the defence budget, Canada should reduce its uneconomical overhead expenses.

Joe Montgomery CB and Seb Lowe review the King’s Speech and conclude the #LocalGovernment sector is well placed to help the labour government find solutions to several conundrums, but say: "The sector must use the months before the all-important autumn budget and subsequent spending-round decisions to shape the specific policies that will affect the space in which local councils operate." Read the full article on TheMJ #LocalAuthorities #LocalCouncils #TheMJ

At Australian taxpayers expense

There is a lot to be done by government in Canada but one of the most fundamental reforms that must be undertaken is outlined in the article I've attached here. https://lnkd.in/gJswySYq

This is easily one of the most impressive panel discussions I have ever watched. For those concerned about what may happen with a change of administration next year (if it changes), this panel will assuage your concerns: https://lnkd.in/g6yzBvn5