David Williamson

Political Editor at Sunday Express

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Ageism outrage as vital workers pushed out of jobs with economy damaged

1 week ago | msn.com | David Williamson

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Ageism outrage as vital workers pushed out of jobs with economy damaged

1 week ago | express.co.uk | David Williamson

The increase in the state pension age means many older people with valuable skills could face poverty if they are not in a job 15:47, Tue, Apr 15, 2025 | UPDATED: 15:56, Tue, Apr 15, 2025 Link copied Bookmark Older people with vital skills are being pushed out of the workforce, experts have warned. Labour has been told it will not achieve its goal of an 80% employment rate unless it takes action to keep older men and women in work.
Keir Starmer will have EU bureaucrats popping champagne if he signs one deal

1 week ago | express.co.uk | David Williamson

JD Vance is talking-up a trade deal with the UK but the EU wants Britain to sign-up to a deal overseen by the European Court of Justice 15:47, Tue, Apr 15, 2025 | UPDATED: 15:51, Tue, Apr 15, 2025 Link copied Bookmark US Vice-President JD Vance’s love-bombing of the UK comes as the EU scrambles to lock Britain back in Brussels’ orbit.
'Boris Johnson will return to politics - if Donald Trump can do it so can he'

1 week ago | express.co.uk | David Williamson

But he wants to ensure Sir Keir Starmer’s party is not granted another term in power. Labour is vulnerable, he argues, because it won its landslide with a mere 34% of the vote; the Tories won 24% and Reform 14%. This encourages him to think it could be out of Government in just one term.
British carmakers facing 'devastating' £2.1billion 'one-two punch'

2 weeks ago | express.co.uk | David Williamson

British carmakers facing 'devastating' £2.1billion 'one-two punch' 'British firms are already on their knees - now Labour delivers a one-two punch that could flatten them' By David Williamson, Chief Political Commentator 07:13, Sun, Apr 6, 2025 | UPDATED: 07:14, Sun, Apr 6, 2025 Link copied Bookmark President Trump has hit international car manufacturers with 25% tariffs (Image: Getty) Britain's car industry will suffer a “devastating double blow” this week with manufacturers hit by President...
Fake reviews and hidden fees are banned from today

2 weeks ago | express.co.uk | David Williamson

Fake reviews and hidden fees are banned from todayWhether ordering a takeaway, a flight or concert or cinema tickets, the true price of a product or service must be clear at the start of the process Link copied Bookmark Hidden fees are banned in a bid to save shoppers cash (Image: Getty)Fake reviews and “sneaky hidden fees” blamed for costing consumers £2.2billion every year are now banned.
Dedicated police officers to tackle louts in ever force in huge clampdown

2 weeks ago | express.co.uk | David Williamson

Dedicated police officers to tackle louts in ever force in huge clampdownThe decline in neighbourhood policing is blamed for criminals 'causing havoc' Link copied Bookmark Fewer people report seeing police on the beat (Image: Getty)Every police force in England and Wales will have a dedicated officer to clamp down on the scourge of antisocial behaviour. These new officers will work with local people and businesses to develop action plans to stop louts causing chaos.
Labour suspends MP after arrest on suspicion of rape and child sex offences

2 weeks ago | express.co.uk | David Williamson

Labour suspends MP Dan Norris after arrest on suspicion of rape and child sex offences West of England Mayor who ousted Jacob Rees-Mogg in North East Somerset has party whip removed By David Williamson, Chief Political Commentator 19:42, Sat, Apr 5, 2025 | UPDATED: 19:48, Sat, Apr 5, 2025 Link copied Bookmark Dan Norris at last summer's election count (Image: Getty) Labour has suspended Dan Norris – the MP who ousted Jacob Rees-Mogg in last year's General Election – after being informed of...
Britain's pubs hit with £4,000 tax bomb threatening thousands of jobs

2 weeks ago | msn.com | David Williamson

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British boys being 'failed' by state schools that suit girls more

2 weeks ago | express.co.uk | David Williamson

Miriam’s own experiences as a pupil at a comprehensive school in Sheffield where there was a “total lack of meritocracy” convinced her she was not a Left-winger. A key incident burns in her memory: “In the sixth form I got told to be in the maths quiz team because they needed a girl, even though there were much more capable boys, and we came second – and I know if they’d had one of the boys they would have won.