Sunak warns of ‘dangerous, transformational’ years in major speech

Sunak warns of ‘dangerous, transformational’ years in major speech UK PoolCopyright: UK Pool The Labour leader replies to a question from a reporter asking if there should be be an independent investigation into claims the new Labour MP Natalie Elphicke tried to lobby over her husband’s trial and whether she is “a good fit” for… Continue reading Sunak warns of ‘dangerous, transformational’ years in major speech

Internet access linked to higher wellbeing, study finds

Internet access linked to higher wellbeing, study finds Getty Images Chris Vallance & Philippa Wain Technology reporters 21 minutes ago Internet access and use is consistently associated with positive wellbeing, a new study of data from 168 countries by the Oxford Internet Institute (OII) suggests. In many parts of the world, including the EU and… Continue reading Internet access linked to higher wellbeing, study finds

Elphicke accused of lobbying over husband’s sexual assault case

Elphicke accused of lobbying over husband’s sexual assault case Getty Images By Nick Eardley Political correspondent Natalie Elphicke, the new Labour MP for Dover, has been accused of lobbying ministers over her then-husband Charlie’s sexual assault case. Ms Elphicke is accused of asking Sir Robert Buckland, the then Justice Secretary, to help move the date… Continue reading Elphicke accused of lobbying over husband’s sexual assault case

Sunak says it’ll take time for people feel better as UK exits recession

Sunak says it’ll take time for people feel better as UK exits recession Getty Images Dearbail Jordan Business reporter Faisal Islam Economics editor @faisalislam 10 May 2024, 14:15 BST Updated 30 minutes ago Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that it will “take time” for people to “really feel better” as figures revealed the UK… Continue reading Sunak says it’ll take time for people feel better as UK exits recession

Elphicke apologises for comments on assault victims

Elphicke apologises for comments on assault victims Getty Images By Becky Morton BBC political reporter MP Natalie Elphicke – who defected from the Tories to Labour – has apologised for comments she made supporting her ex-husband after he was convicted of sexual assault. Charlie Elphicke was found guilty of sexually assaulting two women in 2020.… Continue reading Elphicke apologises for comments on assault victims

Starmer faces anger after Tory MP’s defection

Starmer faces anger after Tory MP’s defection Getty Images By Paul Seddon & Chris Mason BBC News Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to admit Tory MP Natalie Elphicke into Labour has been met with bewilderment by some of his MPs. The Dover MP’s surprise defection from the Conservatives has prompted reaction ranging from delight to anger… Continue reading Starmer faces anger after Tory MP’s defection