Category: UK Politics

MP in fresh bid to change law on assisted dying This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Kate Whannel Political reporter Vicki Young Deputy political editor 3 October 2024 Proposals to give terminally ill people in England and Wales the right to choose to… Continue reading MP in fresh bid to change law on assisted dying

Conservative leadership hopefuls vow change to win again Reuters Joshua Nevett Political reporter @JoshuaNevett 2 October 2024, 14:15 BST Comments Updated 19 minutes ago The four Conservative leadership hopefuls have set out their visions for reforming the party after its historic defeat in the general election this year. Tom Tugendhat, James Cleverly, Robert Jenrick and… Continue reading Conservative leadership hopefuls vow change to win again

We stand with Israel, says PM after Iranian attack PA Media 1 October 2024, 21:14 BST Updated 8 minutes ago Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has condemned Iran’s attack on Israel, saying he is “deeply concerned that the region is on the brink”. “We stand with Israel and we recognise her right to self-defence in… Continue reading We stand with Israel, says PM after Iranian attack

‘Stop the boats’ slogan was error, says Cleverly PA Chas Geiger Politics reporter Reporting from Birmingham Kate Whannel Politics reporter 30 September 2024, 18:03 BST Updated 14 minutes ago Rishi Sunak’s “Stop the boats” slogan was an “error”, Conservative leadership contender James Cleverly has said. The slogan, adopted in January 2023, referred to the then… Continue reading ‘Stop the boats’ slogan was error, says Cleverly

Stop squabbling, Sunak urges Tories in final speech Brian Wheeler BBC Poliitcs Reporting from Birmingham Joe Pike Political correspondent Reporting from Birmingham 1 minute ago Rishi Sunak has urged the Conservative Party to unite behind whoever wins the contest to replace him as leader. In a speech at the party’s conference in Birmingham, Sunak said:… Continue reading Stop squabbling, Sunak urges Tories in final speech

Starmer’s Labour about greed and power – Duffield This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg @bbclaurak Damian Grammaticas Political correspondent 28 September 2024 Rosie Duffield has told the BBC that Sir Keir Starmer’s team cares “more about… Continue reading Starmer’s Labour about greed and power – Duffield

Starmer to meet Trump for the first time Chris Mason Political editor @ChrisMasonBBC Reporting from New York Isabella Allen Senior political producer Reporting from New York 1 hour ago The Prime Minister will meet former President Donald Trump later. It will be the first time Sir Keir Starmer has met the Republican candidate for US… Continue reading Starmer to meet Trump for the first time

Starmer rejects claims he is talking country down This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Becky Morton Political reporter Chris Mason Political editor @ChrisMasonBBC 25 September 2024 Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has denied talking the country down with his repeated warnings about the… Continue reading Starmer rejects claims he is talking country down

PM defends stay at donor’s property during election This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. 25 September 2024, 06:11 BST Updated 1 hour ago Sir Keir Starmer has defended accepting accommodation from Labour donor Lord Waheed Alli during the general election, saying it was… Continue reading PM defends stay at donor’s property during election

Benefit claimants should have to look for work – PM 22 minutes ago Keir Starmer has said he believes that benefit claimants should be expected to look for work. He added that there would be “hard cases” and that the government and businesses should help those who may feel anxious about re-entering the workplace, but… Continue reading Benefit claimants should have to look for work – PM