The UK government is being criticized for its misplaced priorities as it fails to address the ballooning cost of sickness benefit while focusing on other issues. A record 2.8 million people receive incapacity payments, and spending on the long-term sick is projected to reach £100 billion by 2030. The measures announced in the 'Get Britain Working' White Paper are seen as cosmetic and insufficient. Additionally, the government's 2030 deadline to end the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles is causing economic repercussions, with Vauxhall announcing the closure of its Luton factory and the loss of 1,100 jobs. The demand for electric cars is not strong enough, and the government is urged to relax targets and set a more pragmatic deadline. Lastly, the TUC, Unison, and the National Education Union are holding a 'day of action' in solidarity with Gaza, which is seen as a crass political act that creates an intimidating atmosphere for Jewish staff, students, and patients.