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Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves bombarded with 30,000 emails demanding farm tax U-turn | Politics | News

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves bombarded with 30,000 emails demanding farm tax U-turn | Politics | News

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Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have been bombarded with emails demanding that they U-turn over Labour’s tax on family farms. The drive, set up by campaigner and former Reform UK candidate for Mayor of London, Howard Cox, urges people against the policy to email the Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer to “get the Farmer Inheritance tax policy scrapped”. More than 30,000 have already, with the aim to get to 50,000 by the next protest by farmers in Whitehall tomorrow. Mr Cox told Express.co.uk: “Over 5,000 farmers are supporters of FairFuelUK backing my hugely successful campaign that has stopped fuel duty hikes for 15 years, and that they have benefitted from. “I was delighted that hundreds of them asked me to help fight Labour’s crass inheritance tax so I set up an easy way for the public to email the Chancellor and Prime Minister, calling on them both to scrap this needless and spiteful Budget policy. “Over 30,000 have done so and counting.” The change to inheritance tax for farms was announced by …

Who Was African American Lawman Bass Reeves?

Who Was African American Lawman Bass Reeves?

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  In the crazy, tumultuous decades of the Old West, few lawmen’s names ring out like Bass Reeves. As one the few African American lawmen in the West, Reeves began as a U.S. Marshal in 1875, hired by the infamous Hanging Judge Parker. Despite prevalent racial attitudes, few men matched Reeves’s storied career in terms of success, ability, or determination.   Where Was Bass Reeves Born and Taken To? Bass Reeves. Source: National Museum of African American History & Culture   Born as a slave in 1838 Crawford Country, Arkansas, Reeves traveled with his owner’s family to Texas as a child. He worked in the fields until he was old enough to serve or protect his owner’s son. The start of the American Civil War found Reeves traveling and perhaps fighting alongside his owner, Colonel George Reeves. This situation did not last long; sometime in 1861, Reeves attacked the Colonel and fled into Indian Territory. There, no law could touch them.   How Did Living in Indian Territory Benefit Reeves Later? Indian Territory. Source: Library …

Star Sightings: Cardi B Looks Chic for a Meeting in L.A, Keanu Reeves Races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedwa

Star Sightings: Cardi B Looks Chic for a Meeting in L.A, Keanu Reeves Races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedwa

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Here’s a look at what celebrities have been up to as of late! Cardi B visited RVLV Group headquarters in Los Angeles, California for a meeting in the HELSA Aadi Knit Dress paired with the HELSA Bold Shoulder Long Coat. Charli XCX joined Valentino Beauty in New York City to celebrate her role as the brand’s Beauty Ambassador. Halle Berry wore a Jane Win Shark Tooth pendant while hosting a Real Talk About Women’s Health at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit: A New Era of Leadership at The Ritz-Carlton in Laguna Niguel, California, where she spoke about Respin.  Ariana Grande wore custom ALDO x Wicked movie collaboration pumps while hosting Saturday Night Live in New York City. Megan Thee Stallion launched a holiday campaign with True Religion titled Where Wishes Come True featuring Hunxho. Bella Hadid wore the Intimissimi Boat Neck Modal Cashmere Ultralight Top in black while out and about in Los Angeles, California. Emma Roberts posed in the Etnia Barcelona Batlló in BE sunglasses on Instagram.  Anna Kendrick attended Creep LA’s Ghosts Haunted House in …

Chancellor Rachel Reeves to pledge £1.4bn for crumbling schools and childcare in the budget | Politics News

Chancellor Rachel Reeves to pledge £1.4bn for crumbling schools and childcare in the budget | Politics News

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Rachel Reeves has promised £1.4bn to rebuild crumbling schools and triple funding for free breakfast clubs, as she gears up for her first budget. The chancellor said children “should not suffer” due to the UK’s depleted public purse, despite the Labour government needing to plug what it calls a £22bn “black hole”. However, economists said the funding would generally ensure existing plans keep going, rather than pay for many new initiatives, and teachers said much more cash was needed. The Treasury said the £1.4bn would “ensure the delivery” of the school rebuilding programme, which was announced in 2020 under then prime minister Boris Johnson. It aims to rebuild or refurbish about 500 schools in a decade, but progress has been slow. The £1.4bn is understood to be a £550m increase on last year to support the programme. Last year more than 100 schools, nurseries and colleges in England were forced to shut down days before the autumn term due to safety concerns over reinforced autoclaved concrete (Raac). Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible …

Keanu Reeves, who starred in Speed and The Matrix, spins off the track on professional racing debut in Indianapolis | US News

Keanu Reeves, who starred in Speed and The Matrix, spins off the track on professional racing debut in Indianapolis | US News

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Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves spun off the track as he made his professional motor racing debut at a famous US circuit. The star spun on to the grass without crashing as he competed in the Toyota GR Cup at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday. Reeves, 60, came off the track on the exit of turn nine, a little over halfway through the 45-minute race, but got back on and continued driving, signalling that he wasn’t hurt. Image: Keanu Reeves got to 21st place at one point during the race. Pic: AP Image: One of the Hollywood star’s fans at the event. Pic: AP After qualifying in 31st place, he steered clear of a first-lap crash at turn 14 and, and even got as high as 21st place before finishing 25th out of 35. The Matrix star partnered another celebrity driver, Cody Jones of the Dude Perfect YouTube sports series. The Toyota GR Cup is a Toyota spec-racing series run ahead of this weekend’s Indy 8 Hour sports car event. Image: Keanu Reeves climbs …

Of Boys and Men by Richard V. Reeves

Of Boys and Men by Richard V. Reeves

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The Crisis of Modern Manhood In an age of female empowerment and evolving gender norms, where do men and boys fit in? This is the pressing question at the heart of Richard V. Reeves’ timely and thought-provoking new book “Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do about It.” As a father of three sons, Reeves brings both personal insight and scholarly rigor to examining what he calls the “male malaise” plaguing Western societies. From education to employment to family life, he argues that men and boys are falling behind in concerning ways—not due to feminism or some inherent male deficiency, but because of structural challenges that demand structural solutions. With a clear-eyed yet compassionate approach, Reeves takes us on an eye-opening journey through the data and research to understand the roots of male struggles and chart a path forward. The result is an urgent wake-up call and a blueprint for helping boys and men thrive alongside women in a more gender-equal world. The Alarming State …

Should Rachel Reeves restore the Winter Fuel Payment immediately? Vote now | Politics | News

Should Rachel Reeves restore the Winter Fuel Payment immediately? Vote now | Politics | News

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Winter Fuel Payments are a crucial benefit that were issued to anyone of state pension age in the UK, but under Labour this will change. While many rely on the payout to put towards their heating bills in the coldest months, from this year only state pensioners who are on means-tested benefits will qualify. This means an estimated 10 million people will miss out. The announced cut will save around £1.4bn, but has been met by fierce criticism from MPs and charities alike. So much so the Daily Express’ new crusade to get the Chancellor to reverse her planned cuts has received the backing from MPs across the political spectrum. Should the decision be reversed? Vote in our poll below. If you can’t see the poll, click here. Among those speaking out against the cuts is Dame Priti Patel, who slammed the decision as “shameless and cruel”. An AgeUK petition urging Labour to reverse their planned cuts has also reached more than 325,000 signatures. The petition reads: “Cutting the Winter Fuel Payment this winter, with …

Rachel Reeves Notes 1 Sign Tories ‘Ran Away’ From UK’s Crises

Rachel Reeves Notes 1 Sign Tories ‘Ran Away’ From UK’s Crises

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Rachel Reeves has spotted one sign which the chancellor claims proved the Tories “ran away” from the crises brewing across the country. Speaking on her show, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, the BBC presenter asked: “You and some other ministers have been suggesting since you arrived in power that things are worse than you knew from the outside. “What is it that you have seen that has actually given you that belief, because most of the information is in the public domain?” Reeves pointed to the country’s overcrowded prisons, saying they were “at crisis point” with almost “no places left”. The chancellor said: “The previous government, rather than making the tough decisions, they simply ran away. They called an election to allow the next people to make those decisions. “It makes me pretty angry that they’ve left the country in this sort of state. “Whichever political party you’re in, you should try and pass on at the end of your time in office, a country and a society which is working better. “This Conservative government did …

‘No jobs women can’t do’: Rachel Reeves on idols, fiscal prudence and broken promises | General election 2024

‘No jobs women can’t do’: Rachel Reeves on idols, fiscal prudence and broken promises | General election 2024

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After a long day on the campaign trail across the south of England, Rachel Reeves was heading back to her home in London to do some late-night cooking with leftovers from Sunday lunch. “I don’t like waste,” she said, when asked if she was as cautious in her own household as she has promised to be with the nation’s finances, despite pressure from within the Labour party to be more ambitious. “We had roast lamb at the weekend. I’m worried there’s a lot of lamb left in the fridge, so I’m going to make a curry when I get home late this evening and whack it in the freezer so it will be ready after the general election.” Reeves relishes her reputation for fiscal prudence and has promised to be the “iron chancellor” who will get the UK economy back on track. If the polls are accurate, her lamb curry will end up in the freezer at 11 Downing Street. It would be a historic moment. In the hundreds of years that the post has …

Labour’s green plans will create 650,000 jobs, says Rachel Reeves | General election 2024

Labour’s green plans will create 650,000 jobs, says Rachel Reeves | General election 2024

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Labour will create more than 650,000 jobs with its green investment plans, Rachel Reeves has said, as the party kickstarts a week of campaigning on the economy. The UK shadow chancellor has revealed new details about the £7.3bn green investment vehicle that Labour intends to create after the election, saying it will help create hundreds of thousands of new industrial jobs. Labour is planning to focus on the economy this week, as the campaign passes the halfway point with polls continuing to show the party heading for a landslide victory. Reeves said: “Labour’s plan for growth is about making Britain better off, with good jobs paying a decent wage being created right across the United Kingdom. “The election on 4 July is a chance to deliver on that plan and to turn our economy around after 14 years of Conservative decline. The next Labour government will work hand in hand with the private sector to bring investment to Britain’s industrial heartlands and I have been clear that our National Wealth Fund will be a crucial …