Counting begins after polls close in Rochdale by-election I’ve never covered a by-election like it. Bizarre, noisy, angry, colourful. 11 candidates, all men. Oh, and wildly unpredictable. Candidates disowned. And the local and the international jostling alongside each other for attention. The big characters: the two former Labour MPs, George Galloway and Simon Danczuk. The… Continue reading Counting begins after polls close in Rochdale by-election
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Protests descending into mob rule, PM warns police
Protests descending into mob rule, PM warns police PA Media By Jennifer McKiernan & Doug Faulkner BBC News Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has warned police chiefs of a “growing consensus that mob rule is replacing democratic rule”. He wants more robust police responses that he says are needed to protect politicians and democratic processes. This… Continue reading Protests descending into mob rule, PM warns police
European parliament revokes Amazon lobbyist passes
European parliament revokes Amazon lobbyist passes Getty Images Amazon lobbyists have had their access badges for the European parliament withdrawn because of a row over whether the e-commerce giant is allowing itself to be properly scrutinised. It followed a request from the EU’s committee on employment and social affairs. Its chairman has accused of Amazon… Continue reading European parliament revokes Amazon lobbyist passes
New funding to help protect MPs from threats
New funding to help protect MPs from threats By Becky Morton BBC political reporter MPs facing threats to their safety will get extra security, as part of a £31m package to help protect the UK’s democratic processes from disruption, the government has announced. Measures could include the provision of bodyguards for MPs most at risk.… Continue reading New funding to help protect MPs from threats
Hunt considers National Insurance cuts at Budget
Hunt considers National Insurance cuts at Budget Getty Images By Faisal Islam & Lucy Hooker BBC News The chancellor is considering a cut in National Insurance, rather than income tax in the Budget, the BBC understands. Jeremy Hunt is expected to make final decisions on his 6 March Budget plans at the end of this… Continue reading Hunt considers National Insurance cuts at Budget
Elon Musk eats humble pie over unpaid bakery bill
Elon Musk eats humble pie over unpaid bakery bill Getty Images By Tom Gerken Technology reporter Elon Musk has stepped in to foot the bill for 4,000 mini pies after his firm cancelled an order at the last minute. Giving Pies bakery in San Francisco was left $2,000 (£1,500) out of pocket when Tesla backed… Continue reading Elon Musk eats humble pie over unpaid bakery bill
Rishi Sunak urges MPs not to inflame debate amid Lee Anderson row
Rishi Sunak urges MPs not to inflame debate amid Lee Anderson row PA Media By Kate Whannel Political reporter, BBC News Rishi Sunak has said comments by the ex-Conservative Party deputy chair Lee Anderson were wrong and not acceptable. On Saturday, Mr Anderson was suspended as a Tory MP after refusing to apologise for saying… Continue reading Rishi Sunak urges MPs not to inflame debate amid Lee Anderson row
Deputy PM declines to say whether MP’s remarks were Islamophobic
Deputy PM declines to say whether MP’s remarks were Islamophobic This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. The deputy prime minister has declined to say whether it was Islamophobic for Lee Anderson to say London Mayor Sadiq Khan is controlled by “Islamists”. Oliver Dowden… Continue reading Deputy PM declines to say whether MP’s remarks were Islamophobic
Lee Anderson: MP suspended from Tory party over ‘Islamists’ comments
Lee Anderson: MP suspended from Tory party over ‘Islamists’ comments Getty Images By Thomas Mackintosh BBC News Former Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson has been suspended from the party after “refusing to apologise” for comments aimed at Sadiq Khan. The Conservative Ashfield MP told GB News on Friday “Islamists” had “got control” of the mayor… Continue reading Lee Anderson: MP suspended from Tory party over ‘Islamists’ comments
Google denies Gmail is shutting down after viral hoax
Google denies Gmail is shutting down after viral hoax Getty Images Google has had to publicly state Gmail is “here to stay” after a hoax claiming it was shutting down spread widely on social media. A post on X, formerly Twitter, which has been viewed more than seven million times, claimed it would be closing… Continue reading Google denies Gmail is shutting down after viral hoax