'Tories' Them versus Us approach to mis-governing should hurt at election'

24 October 2023 , 21:34

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Cap on bankers' bonuses will be scrapped (Image: PA)

Scrapping the cap on bankers’ bonuses across the European Union after the financial gamblers crashed the economy will backfire badly on the Tories.

Giving these speculators the green light to be paid bonuses of more than 200% on top of their huge salaries is utterly reckless and deeply unfair when a report reveals more than one million children were in poverty last year. The Tories’ Them versus Us approach to mis-governing Britain in the interests of the wealthy few is a cynical move that deserves to hurt the Conservatives at the next election. Because when we paid tens of billions of pounds to rescue collapsing banks and avoid economic meltdown, it was not to let bankers stuff their snouts deep into the bonus trough yet again.

Give us a vote

Rishi Sunak’s first year as PM has been disastrous and it will be a catastrophe for Britain if he selfishly delays calling a general election to complete a second one – and what will almost certainly be a last. From the cost of living crisis to the ailing NHS, crumbling schools and frightening crime to continuing strikes and small boats still sailing, the Prime Minister foisted on the country by his party has proved he is out of touch and incompetent. No wonder half of Britons think he’s a “poor” or“terrible” PM with only a humiliating 1% considering Sunak to be a “great” leader. We have to wonder if a large proportion of them were being sarcastic… Sunak would be out of his depth in a children’s paddling pool.

Final whistle

The wreath on Sir Bobby Charlton’s empty seat at Manchester United’s first home game since his death was a touching tribute to one of the game’s greats. As fans last night observed a minute’s silence and players and staff wore black armbands, Sir Bobby was rightly appreciated for everything he did for the Reds, England and football generally. He will be missed.

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