Political Headlines – Netanyahu criticises Corbyn, Rees-Mogg plans Brexit and the social housing green paper

Today’s Political Headlines include Netanyahu’s criticism of Corbyn, Rees-Mogg’s Brexit blueprint, the social housing green paper and the Muslim Council’s calls for an inquiry into Tory Islamophobia. 

Corbyn condemned by Netanyahu over visit to terrorists’ graves
The Daily Mail says that Jeremy Corbyn has been attacked by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for visiting the graves of terrorists linked to the Munich massacre, claiming that he deserved ‘unequivocal condemnation’. In a television interview, Corbyn appeared to admit that he was there but did ‘not think’ that he was involved, despite photos being published by the Mail.

Rees-Mogg draws up ‘positive’ Brexit blueprint
The Times claims that Tory Brexiteers, led by European Research Group chair Jacob Rees-Mogg and former Brexit minister Steve Baker, are drawing up an alternative ‘positive’ policy paper for a hard Brexit. The paper, expected to be backed by 60-80 MPs and to be released next month, will call for the UK to trade on WTO terms and reach a Canadian-style free trade agreement with the EU, only if it backs down on the Irish border.

Social housing green paper release
The BBC reports that the Government is releasing its social housing green paper today. Plans being announced would give tenants greater support to hold landlords to account and to buy 1% of their home a year. A separate consultation has been launched into how councils spend money from right to buy, making it easier for them to build more homes.

Muslim Council calls for inquiry into Tory Islamophobia
The Guardian says that the Muslim Council of Britain has called on Theresa May to set up an independent inquiry into Islamophobia within the Conservative Party. It claims that the defence of Boris Johnson’s remarks on burqas by colleagues shows the ‘the underbelly of Islamophobia’ in the party.

Over-40s should find social care through higher National Insurance, Green says
In an interview with the Evening Standard, Damian Green has backed the idea of making over-40s pay for social care by increasing National Insurance, in addition to using a ‘small proportion’ of over-65s’ housing costs. He also claimed that it was unsustainable both economically and personally for people to spend a third of their life in retirement.

Onasanya pleads not guilty
The Guardian reports that Labour whip Fiona Onasanya is to stand trial in November on charges of perverting the course of justice. She is accused of blaming another person for a speeding offence. Appearing at the Old Bailey yesterday, she pled not guilty to the charge.

No new cash for rough sleeping strategy
The Times reports that Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary James Brokenshire has admitted that there is no new money for the Government’s rough sleeping strategy, announced yesterday. Half of the £100m budget had already been allocated, while £50m has been reprioritised from existing budgets.

Truss backs proposal to let public sue Government for overspending
According to The Times, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury Liz Truss has backed an idea put forward by Conservative MP John Penrose, which would allow members of the public to sue the Government for overspending. The Government would only be allowed to borrow for infrastructure and not for day-to-day spending.

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