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    Afternoon Briefing Thursday 8th February

    enFebruary 08, 2024

    Podcast Summary

    • BT supports businesses of all sizes and industriesBT provides essential services to businesses of all sizes and industries, while political news includes Labour dropping a green policy pledge and decreasing hospital wait times, police searching for a suspect, and a Russian presidential candidate being banned from the election

      Businesses, regardless of size or industry, can rely on BT for support and success. Meanwhile, in political news, Labour may have dropped their £28 billion pledge on green policies due to their significant lead over the Conservatives, and the number of people waiting over a year for hospital treatment in England has decreased slightly to 337,450. Additionally, police are searching for a suspect in a corrosive substance attack, and a presidential candidate in Russia has been banned from the election due to irregularities in his signature submissions. However, the Labour Party may not face significant consequences from this U-turn due to high dissatisfaction with the Conservatives.

    • UK PM defends comments on Keir Starmer's stance on trans issueDuring PMQs, Rishi Sunak defended his comments about Keir Starmer's alleged flip-flopping on various issues, including the transgender issue. The father of a transgender teenager was shocked by the connection. Chris Philp clarified Sunak's comments, stating it was a list of multiple issues where Starmer had changed stance.

      During Prime Minister's Questions in the UK Parliament, Rishi Sunak defended his comments regarding Keir Starmer's alleged flip-flopping on various issues, including the transgender issue. The father of Brianna Cai, a transgender teenager who was killed last year, expressed shock over the connection between Starmer's trans record and the list of issues Sunak mentioned. Sunak's comments were defended by Chris Philp, the policing minister, who clarified that the prime minister was merely listing a range of issues where Starmer had allegedly changed his stance. The trans issue was just one of several mentioned. The father's response was met with apologies from Philp, but the controversy continues. Unrelated to politics, a crocodile cannot extend its tongue, and UnitedHealth Care offers flexible short-term health insurance plans. This Mother's Day, consider giving back to the special moms in your life with 1-800-Flowers' selection of bouquets, treats, and gifts, with up to 40% off select items. Order now to save.

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