‘Radical and ambitious’: UK’s Labour unveils socialist plan for Britain
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn unveiled his opposition party’s election manifesto on Thursday, setting out his “radical” plans to transform Britain with public sector pay rises, higher taxes on companies and a sweeping nationalization of infrastructure.
Corbyn vows to give Britain a pay rise through taxing the rich
Britain’s opposition Labour Party will fund a pay rise for workers and upgrades to national infrastructure by taxing the rich, party leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Thursday as he unveiled the party’s Dec 12. election manifesto.
Labour plan to raise government spending by 83 billion sterling
Britain’s opposition Labour Party said on Thursday it would increase annual government spending by 82.9 billion pounds by the 2023/24 financial year if it wins Dec. 12’s national election, on top of increases in public investment.
Opposition Labour Party unveils radical socialist plan for Britain
Britain’s opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn unveiled a radical socialist plan for government on Thursday including a 5% increase in public sector pay, higher taxes on companies and a sweeping nationalisation of infrastructure.
Iran reconnects internet in one province after shutdown over protests: ISNA
The internet has been restored in the southern Iranian province of Hormozgan, the semi-official ISNA news agency said on Thursday, after a days-long nationwide shutdown meant to help stifle unrest over fuel price hikes.
Senior Christian Democrats rally behind would-be successor to Germany’s Merkel
Senior members of Germany’s ruling party are rallying around their leader, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, before a weekend congress at which she hopes to show she is the right person to succeed Angela Merkel as chancellor.
At least four killed and 48 wounded in Baghdad protests: security sources
Four people were killed and 48 wounded early on Thursday when Iraqi security forces shot live fire and tear gas canisters at protesters near two key bridges in Baghdad, security and medical sources said.
Nationalization in the UK: Labour’s plans for companies
Britain’s opposition Labour Party unveiled its election manifesto on Thursday, including a sweeping programme of nationalization to reverse decades of pro-privatisation public policy.
Lebanon parliament speaker calls for session next Wednesday: NNA
Lebanese House Speaker Nabih Berri called on Thursday for a parliamentary session next week to discuss draft legislation on banking secrecy and returning stolen state funds, state news agency NNA reported.
Socialism in the City: UK Labour’s plans for finance industry
Britain’s opposition Labour Party released its election manifesto on Thursday, including plans for higher taxes on London’s vast financial services industry.
