Mark Harper

Gary Lineker criticises Suella Braverman for branding a planned Pro-Palestinian demo on Armistice Day as a ‘hate march’ as BBC presenter says those taking part just want a ‘ceasefire and peace’

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Gary Lineker criticises Suella Braverman for branding a planned Pro-Palestinian demo on Armistice Day as a ‘hate march’ as BBC presenter says those taking part just want a ‘ceasefire and peace’

BBC presenter Gary Lineker waded into the row over controversial plans for a pro-Palestinian demonstration in London on Armistice Day today, after the Home Secretary branded it a ‘hate march’. The former England striker hit out at Suella Braverman after she urged police to ‘ensure public safety’, warning of an ‘obvious risk of serious public … Read more

Gary Lineker is under fire for ‘ill-informed drivel’ after BBC presenter criticised ministers who urged Met Police to ban ‘provocative and disrespectful’ pro-Palestinian march on Armistice Day – as Chief Rabbi slams protesters’ ‘hateful extremism’

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Gary Lineker is under fire for ‘ill-informed drivel’ after BBC presenter criticised ministers who urged Met Police to ban ‘provocative and disrespectful’ pro-Palestinian march on Armistice Day – as Chief Rabbi slams protesters’ ‘hateful extremism’

BBC presenter Gary Lineker has been accused of spouting ‘ill-informed drivel’ about the Israel-Hamas war after he waded into the row over controversial plans for a pro-Palestinian demonstration on Armistice Day. The former England striker hit out after Home Secretary Suella Braverman labelled the demo a ‘hate march’, warning that it would carry an ‘obvious risk of serious … Read more

Belgium’s transgender deputy PM blasts Rishi Sunak and tells him not to ‘join the bullies’ after his ‘hurtful’ speech about gender issues at Tory conference

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Belgium’s transgender deputy PM blasts Rishi Sunak and tells him not to ‘join the bullies’ after his ‘hurtful’ speech about gender issues at Tory conference

Belgium’s transgender deputy Prime Minister has blasted Rishi Sunak and told him not to ‘join the bullies’ following his ‘hurtful’ speech about gender issues at the Tory conference. Petra De Sutter, the most senior transgender politician in Europe, accused Mr Sunak of ‘fuelling transphobia’ after he said ‘a man is a man and a woman is … Read more

Is this Sadiq Khan’s next tax on motorists? New signs approved for Blackwall and Silvertown Tunnels in London show a £4 toll for drivers from 2025

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Is this Sadiq Khan’s next tax on motorists? New signs approved for Blackwall and Silvertown Tunnels in London show a £4 toll for drivers from 2025

Vehicle owners may have to face a £4 charge every time they use the Blackwall or Silvertown tunnels from 2025 amid plans by London Mayor Sadiq Khan, according to road sign drafts approved by the Transport Secretary.  Mark Harper has approved a request from Transport for London (TfL) to install road signs informing drivers that … Read more

Stonehenge road tunnel is approved in long-running battle

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Stonehenge road tunnel is approved in long-running battle

Plans to construct a road tunnel near Stonehenge have been approved, the Department for Transport (DfT) said. Transport Secretary Mark Harper has granted a Development Consent Order (DCO) for the project on the A303 in Wiltshire. A DCO previously issued for the £1.7 billion scheme was quashed by the High Court in July 2021 amid … Read more

Rail strikes could drag on for months after union barons ‘deny’ members vote on government pay offer

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Rail strikes could drag on for months after union barons ‘deny’ members vote on government pay offer

Rail union barons have been accused of ‘cynically’ conspiring to cause travel chaos this week by refusing to put the Government’s latest pay offer to workers. Transport Secretary Mark Harper said train crews in England are being ‘denied’ the chance to have their say on pay, raising the prospect of walkouts dragging on for months. … Read more

More misery for commuters as it is announced train ticket price will go up by 5.9% next March

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Rail fares to rise AGAIN! More misery for commuters as it is announced train ticket price will go up by 5.9% next March in another blow for Brits struggling with cost of living crisis It comes following a year plagued by cancellations and disruptions due to strikes Transport Secretary Mark Harper said he was capping … Read more