1 hour ago This government has one last chance to take a progressive path. Otherwise, we’re at the point of no return | John McDonnell

In her spring statement, I urge Rachel Reeves to look beyond short-term economic stability – and towards tackling long-term inequalityIf someone read out the following list of policies, which party would you think was in power? Depriving 2 million pensioners of the winter fuel allowance. Refusing to scrap the two-child benefit cap to lift nearly half a million children out of poverty. Raising tuition fees for students by more than the rate of inflation. Cutting overseas aid to the poorest people across the globe by half. Cutting £5bn from benefits for disabled people. Introducing a new round of cuts to government department spending and laying off 50,000 public sector workers.I very much doubt even 12 months ago you would have thought that this would be the Labour party in government.John McDonnell is the independent MP for Hayes and Harlington. He was shadow chancellor for Labour from 2015 to 2020 Continue reading...

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11 h. ago British man, 21, struggling to find a job in Australia launches unique business doing all the chores people don't want to do themselves

George Redfern, 21, from the Wirral, Merseyside, started a business in Australia to do the jobs that people don't want to do themselves - including cleaning, gardening and grocery shopping.

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23 h. ago Gardeners urged to spray garlic all over their plants this spring

It is a simple and cost-effective way to keep unwanted garden pests at bay

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53 h. ago Monty Don's urgent warning to anyone feeding their garden plants this spring

If you're trying to grow your plants in time for the summer, you should be careful how you're feeding them. An expert warns that the wrong amount of food can be harmful

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3 d. ago 7 important jobs gardeners urged to do now for spring success

Get stuck into your garden and give your pot plants some attention as spring officially gets underway, bringing brighter days and beautiful blooms back again

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3 d. ago Lib Dems to urge Government to ‘end corridor care’ by 2029 at spring conference

Liberal Democrat health spokeswoman Helen Morgan will call for a £1.5 billion fund to safeguard hospitals over the colder months.

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3 d. ago Brits urged 'act now' as our most endangered animals are killed in droves by litter crisis

As the 10th annual Great British Spring Clean kicks off today, Mirror readers are urged to pick up litter in order to protect our precious wildlife from injuries and death

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5 d. ago Monty Don warns gardeners not to do 'important' job in March

Gardeners should not touch spring bulbs growing in the garden in March as the bulbs will not be ready to be cut back until June, Monty Don has warned in his gardening blog

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5 d. ago Nine gardening jobs to tackle this spring to make your garden 'burst into life'

A gardening expert has shared the key jobs that gardeners should take on this month

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8 d. ago Gardeners urged to plant four bulbs in March or risk no blooms in weeks

As the UK sees more of the sun and more milder temperatures, our attentions turn to the garden - and to the endless jobs you need to do now

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8 d. ago I'm furious after snobby council jobsworths said my 0.9m garden fence was TOO HIGH... it's a complete joke

EXCLUSIVE: David Grange was stunned when Stockton Council ordered him to remove his modest 0.9m-high railing after just two neighbours complained about it.

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8 d. ago Monty Don warns of one gardening job you 'must avoid' in March

The gardening expert has warned against carrying out a certain activity this month

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9 d. ago Monty Don's urgent warning to anyone planting seeds in their garden this spring

If you're planning to grow plants in your garden this spring, then be warned to watch out for this harmful material that may be hidden in your gardening supplies

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1 week ago Monty Don reveals simple job nearly all gardeners overlook in April

If you have these two plants growing in your garden, then you should be careful to do this one important task in April to keep them strong and healthy

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1 week ago Urgent warning to people buying £1 daffodil bouquets from supermarkets

The bright yellow blooms are a sign that spring has sprung – but gardening expert David Denyer has urged people to follow one 'vital step' after buying daffodils

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1 week ago Monty Don shares easiest way to keep your grass free from moss

Before you start planting this spring, the gardening guru says there are few jobs you need to do to get your lawn looking its best

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1 week ago Rose experts say gardeners need to do three jobs now to get a blooming display this year

Peter Beales Roses warned that it is the time of year to get some key jobs done to make sure the flowers will appear later

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2 w. ago Five important jobs gardeners urged to get done this week for a lush spring plot

As the sun starts to shine and the growing season gets closer, don't miss the chance to keep on top of your chores now - and watch out, you may soon start to spot our most hated pest....

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2 w. ago I'm a gardening expert and here are my 5 top tips to tackle the most tedious outdoor jobs

Simon Parry has teamed up with UK-based decking brand Trex to highlight the nation's most disliked gardening tasks and how to tackle them.

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2 w. ago You should do this one thing to 5 garden plants to get lush new growth this spring

As the days start to get longer, there are more opportunities for gardeners to get outside and get on with some essential jobs to make sure your garden is perfect come summer time

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