Police looking at allegations against MP Menzies Lancashire Police have said they are reviewing information about allegations against suspended Tory MP Mark Menzies. Labour wrote to police on Friday morning calling for an investigation. The MP has been accused of misusing Tory funds and abusing his position after allegedly asking an activist for money to… Continue reading Police looking at allegations against MP Menzies
Influential women’s tech network shuts down unexpectedly
Influential women’s tech network shuts down unexpectedly Getty Images Imran Rahman-Jones Technology reporter 15 minutes ago Women Who Code (WWC), a charity which supports women who work in the technology sector, has announced it is shutting down because of a lack of funding. The US-based organisation says it had 360,000 people in its community, across… Continue reading Influential women’s tech network shuts down unexpectedly
Tory activist ‘appalled’ by party’s actions over MP
Tory activist ‘appalled’ by party’s actions over MP By Nick Eardley & Isabella Allen BBC News The Tory activist allegedly called by an MP in the early hours of the morning asking for money has told the BBC she is “appalled” by the party’s response. Katie Fieldhouse says Mark Menzies rang her at 3:15am one… Continue reading Tory activist ‘appalled’ by party’s actions over MP
Lords continue to insist on Rwanda bill changes
Lords continue to insist on Rwanda bill changes Reuters By Paul Seddon & Jennifer McKiernan Politics reporters The government’s showdown with the House of Lords over its Rwanda deportation bill continues. Peers have voted to demand changes to the bill, including an amendment which would ban sending people who have assisted the UK military to… Continue reading Lords continue to insist on Rwanda bill changes
Bye, robot: Atlas retires after 11 years of jumps, flips and falls
Bye, robot: Atlas retires after 11 years of jumps, flips and falls This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. 17 April 2024, 12:18 BST Updated 1 minute ago Atlas, a humanoid robot which can run, somersault and do backflips, has been retired after 11… Continue reading Bye, robot: Atlas retires after 11 years of jumps, flips and falls
Cameron in Israel to urge against war with Iran
Cameron in Israel to urge against war with Iran By James Landale Diplomatic correspondent, in Jerusalem Lord Cameron has urged Israel to do “as little as possible to escalate” tensions in the Middle East, ahead of talks with PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel has vowed to retaliate after Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone attack at the… Continue reading Cameron in Israel to urge against war with Iran
No liberty in addiction, says minister on smoking ban
No liberty in addiction, says minister on smoking ban EPA By Kate Whannel Political reporter, BBC News The health secretary has told MPs “there is no liberty in addiction”, as she defended plans to ban today’s teenagers from ever buying cigarettes against critics in her own party. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill would make it… Continue reading No liberty in addiction, says minister on smoking ban
MPs to vote on PM’s smoking ban bill
MPs to vote on PM’s smoking ban bill Getty Images By Jennifer McKiernan & Helen Catt BBC Politics MPs are to debate plans for some of the world’s toughest anti-tobacco laws. Rishi Sunak wants to make Generation Alpha, born since 2009, the UK’s first smoke-free generation in a major public health intervention. Anyone turning 15… Continue reading MPs to vote on PM’s smoking ban bill
Sunak urges restraint after Iran attack on Israel
Sunak urges restraint after Iran attack on Israel House of Commons By James Gregory & Ian Casey BBC News Rishi Sunak has called on “all sides” to “show restraint” after Iran’s attack on Israel on Saturday. The PM said he would speak to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu to express solidarity and also discuss how… Continue reading Sunak urges restraint after Iran attack on Israel
‘All sides must show restraint’ says Sunak, as Israel considers Iran response
‘All sides must show restraint’ says Sunak, as Israel considers Iran response In reply, Sunak welcomes Starmer’s support of the government’s stance. He says G7 leaders spoke yesterday and agreed to coordinate actions to “counter the Iranian regime and its proxies”. He adds that an announcement with details will come “at the appropriate time”. Over… Continue reading ‘All sides must show restraint’ says Sunak, as Israel considers Iran response