Category: UK Politics

Bereaved parents’ childcare petition to be debated by MPs This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Becky Morton BBC political reporter The parents of a boy who died after choking on food at his nursery are calling on the government not to increase… Continue reading Bereaved parents’ childcare petition to be debated by MPs

I told Liz Truss she was going too fast, says Kwasi Kwarteng This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Paul Seddon Politics reporter, BBC News Former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has said he warned Liz Truss she was going too fast with her ill-fated… Continue reading I told Liz Truss she was going too fast, says Kwasi Kwarteng

Gavin Williamson: More MPs planned to complain before resignation REX/Shutterstock By Iain Watson Political correspondent, BBC News Several more Conservative MPs had been ready to make formal complaints about Sir Gavin Williamson’s behaviour had he not resigned, the BBC has been told. Sir Gavin resigned on Tuesday after bullying allegations from two former colleagues were… Continue reading Gavin Williamson: More MPs planned to complain before resignation

I regret Williamson job ended in resignation, says Rishi Sunak This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Rishi Sunak has said he regrets Sir Gavin Williamson’s ministerial appointment ended in resignation amid bullying claims against him. The prime minister said Sir Gavin had been… Continue reading I regret Williamson job ended in resignation, says Rishi Sunak

Gavin Williamson: Rishi Sunak faces questions following resignation By Christy Cooney BBC News Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing questions about his judgement following the resignation of cabinet minister Sir Gavin Williamson after bullying claims. Mr Sunak is set to face MPs at Prime Minister’s Questions and is expected to be asked when he learned… Continue reading Gavin Williamson: Rishi Sunak faces questions following resignation

Sir Gavin Williamson reported to bullying watchdog Reuters By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News Sir Gavin Williamson has been reported to Parliament’s bullying watchdog over abusive messages to a colleague. Leaked messages show Tory minister Sir Gavin threatening ex-chief whip Wendy Morton and accusing her of excluding some MPs from the Queen’s funeral. Separately… Continue reading Sir Gavin Williamson reported to bullying watchdog

COP27: We cannot go wobbly on climate change, says Boris Johnson This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Andre Rhoden-Paul BBC News Boris Johnson has said nations cannot “go weak and wobbly” on climate change targets, as he attended COP27 in Egypt. Speaking… Continue reading COP27: We cannot go wobbly on climate change, says Boris Johnson

Sunak aware Gavin Williamson faced bullying claim, says MP Reuters Rishi Sunak is facing claims he knew Sir Gavin Williamson was facing a complaint of bullying the day before he appointed him a cabinet minister. Ex Chief Whip Wendy Morton has told the BBC she raised concerns about text messages sent by Sir Gavin last… Continue reading Sunak aware Gavin Williamson faced bullying claim, says MP

Climate change: Decarbonising UK public buildings to cost £25-30bn Getty Images By Philippa Wain Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg The cost of decarbonising UK public sector buildings is estimated to be £25-30bn, government figures show. The amount was revealed following a Freedom of Information request by the Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg show. The government said the… Continue reading Climate change: Decarbonising UK public buildings to cost £25-30bn

COP27: King Charles hosts meeting ahead of climate summit PA Media By Georgina Rannard BBC News Climate & Science King Charles III has hosted a reception to discuss tackling climate change, as global leaders prepare for the UN climate summit COP27. About 200 politicians and campaigners met at Buckingham Palace, including PM Rishi Sunak, US… Continue reading COP27: King Charles hosts meeting ahead of climate summit