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Ann Widdecombe
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Columnist, Daily Express
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money in politics
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Tony Blair's soft spot for Thatcherism is no match for Keir Starmer's love of Faragerism - Ann Widdecombe
By Ann Widdecombe| GB News Verified If you were told that a Party was about to come to power which would cut overseas aid to fund defence, do away with the old folks’ winter fuel allowance, abolish NHS England, crack down on benefits claimants and even consider introducing digital ID cards to help the fight against illegal immigration and were then asked to guess which party it was, then Labour would have been the last by a country mile. Yet that is what has happened in less than a year on Starmer’s watch.
By Ann Widdecombe| GB News Verified Sometimes change happens so slowly that people hardly realise it is happening, until the process is so far advanced that it seems irreversible. That, for example, is true of the decline in the quality of parliamentarians owing to decades of identity politics rather than merit as the determining criterion in selection.
Tony Blair's soft spot for Thatcherism is no match for Keir Starmer's love of Faragerism - Ann Widdecombe
By Ann Widdecombe| GB News Verified If you were told that a Party was about to come to power which would cut overseas aid to fund defence, do away with the old folks’ winter fuel allowance, abolish NHS England, crack down on benefits claimants and even consider introducing digital ID cards to help the fight against illegal immigration and were then asked to guess which party it was, then Labour would have been the last by a country mile. Yet that is what has happened in less than a year on Starmer’s watch.
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Daily Express
The Daily Express is a British national daily newspaper that was founded on April 24, 1900, by Sir Arthur Pearson. It is part of Reach plc and operates alongside the Sunday Express. The newspaper has a strong presence in the UK media landscape, focusing on news, politics, and entertainment. Originally launched as a penny paper for middle-class readers, the Daily Express revolutionized front-page design by emphasizing news over advertisements. It achieved significant circulation milestones in the 1930s and is known for its innovative features, including the introduction of crossword puzzles in 1924 and the publication of iconic cartoons like Rupert Bear. The Sunday Express, launched in 1918, offers content centered on showbusiness and cultural commentary. The Daily Express continues to provide print and digital news, covering a wide range of topics from breaking news to lifestyle content. Its historical impact and commitment to accessible journalism have shaped its identity over the years.
London, England, United Kingdom
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Founded: 1900