Today’s political headlines includes Corbyn’s promise to abolish SATs, Corbyn’s warning, Tory chairs plotting against May and Burgon regrets his Zionism remarks.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
Corbyn promises to abolish SATs Corbyn warns that Government inflexibility is stalling Brexit talks Tory chairs plot no confidence vote in May Burgon regrets Zionism remarks Javid reviews disclosure of criminal records Electoral Commission approves Change UK\u2019s application Candidate in Tory video accused of selling fake wine Westminster at risk of Notre Dame style fire
\n<\/strong>The Times\u00a0<\/em>says<\/a>\u00a0that Jeremy Corbyn has promised to abolish the SATs exams sat by primary school children in a bid to tackle the \u2018extreme pressure\u2019 on teachers and pupils. They would be replaced by a more flexible system, which Labour will consult on over the summer. However, the Conservatives have said that this would be a \u2018retrograde\u2019 move which would \u2018keep parents in the dark\u2019.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The Guardian\u00a0<\/em>reports<\/a>\u00a0that Jeremy Corbyn has said that talks over Brexit between Labour and the Government are stalling because of the Government\u2019s plans for deregulation and a trade deal with the USA after Brexit. He said he didn\u2019t want a \u2018deregulated, low-tax society\u2019 and hinted that he would rather hold binding Indicative votes in the Commons.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The Daily Telegraph\u00a0<\/em>claims<\/a>\u00a0chairs of local Conservative associations are circulating a petition asking the party\u2019s National Convention to call an emergency general meeting at which a vote of no confidence in Theresa May would be held. The party is obliged to hold the meeting if over 65 chairs sign the petition; between 40 and 50 are believed to have done so. Such a vote would not force May to resign, but it would put pressure on her.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The Guardian\u00a0<\/em>says<\/a>\u00a0that the Shadow Justice Secretary Richard Burgon has expressed regret after a video of him saying \u2018Zionism is the enemy of peace\u2019 emerged. He had previously denied making such a remark, but when the evidence emerged said that \u2018it is now clear that I did and I regret doing so\u2019. The Jewish Leadership Council called for a \u2018full apology\u2019.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The Daily Telegraph\u00a0<\/em>reports<\/a>\u00a0that Home Secretary Sajid Javid is reviewing the rule which means that anyone with more than one criminal conviction will automatically have them disclosed to prospective employers for the rest of their lives. He wants to give juvenile criminals a second chance, but victims\u2019 rights groups have raised concerns.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The Times\u00a0<\/em>reports<\/a>\u00a0that the Electoral Commission has approved a request from The Independent Group of breakaway MPs to register a new political party under the name of Change UK ahead of next month\u2019s European elections. However, the new party\u2019s proposed logo has been rejected as it was \u2018likely to mislead voters\u2019.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The\u00a0Daily Mirror\u00a0<\/em>says<\/a>\u00a0that Gurch Singh, a council candidate in Theresa May\u2019s constituency who appeared in the Conservatives\u2019 most recent election broadcast ran a shop which had additional conditions placed on its licence after it was found to be stocking counterfeit wine and selling alcohol to under-age children. Singh said that the wine came from a reputable supplier and that the only proof of the sales to children came from an anonymous complaint.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The Sun\u00a0<\/em>reports<\/a>\u00a0that Labour MP Chris Bryant has warned that the Palace of Westminster could be ravaged by fire if a further two year delay to restoration work goes ahead. Under the revised plans work would not start until 2028. Bryant said \u2018Parliament has become a potential death trap of catastrophic proportions because we have allowed years of neglect.\u2019<\/p>\n