Category: UK Politics

I am confident Sue Gray did not break rules – Keir Starmer PA Media Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says he is confident that senior civil servant Sue Gray has not broken any rules in talking to Labour about a role. Ms Gray was offered a job as Sir Keir’s chief of staff in March.… Continue reading I am confident Sue Gray did not break rules – Keir Starmer

Rail strikes cynically targeting Eurovision, transport minister says This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Joshua Nevett BBC News Transport Secretary Mark Harper has accused the RMT transport union of “cynically targeting the Eurovision song contest” by calling strikes on the day of… Continue reading Rail strikes cynically targeting Eurovision, transport minister says

SNP plays longer game in bid for Scottish independence Getty Images By Chris Mason & Nick Eardley BBC political editor & chief political correspondent Support for Scottish independence needs to be higher and more consistent to force another referendum, the new SNP leadership believes. In a rethink of strategy, Scotland’s First Minister and the new… Continue reading SNP plays longer game in bid for Scottish independence

MP Julian Knight faces fresh misconduct allegations, BBC is told HoC By Ione Wells Political correspondent Four women have made complaints to parliamentary authorities about MP Julian Knight since police dropped an investigation into him, the BBC has been told. The fresh complaints are thought to allege inappropriate comments and behaviour. The BBC has also… Continue reading MP Julian Knight faces fresh misconduct allegations, BBC is told

Richard Sharp: Report on appointment of BBC chairman expected PA Media By Nick Eardley BBC chief political correspondent A report examining the appointment of the BBC’s chairman Richard Sharp is expected imminently. It looks at whether Mr Sharp properly disclosed details of any involvement in the facilitation of a £800,000 loan guarantee to the then… Continue reading Richard Sharp: Report on appointment of BBC chairman expected

Migration plans are compassionate, says Suella Braverman Getty Images Suella Braverman has insisted her migration plan is compassionate, after Britain’s rights watchdog said it put people at risk of serious harm. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) says the Illegal Migration Bill penalises refugees and could breach international law. But the home secretary denied… Continue reading Migration plans are compassionate, says Suella Braverman

SNP’s Ian Blackford accuses Stephen Flynn of giving false assurances over auditors Reuters By Nick Eardley BBC chief political correspondent Senior SNP MPs are at loggerheads after the party’s former Westminster leader accused his successor of giving him false assurances about the group’s auditors. Ian Blackford told the BBC he had been given an assurance… Continue reading SNP’s Ian Blackford accuses Stephen Flynn of giving false assurances over auditors

What photo ID do you need to vote in UK elections? By Lauren Potts BBC News Voters who don’t have an accepted form of photo ID to show at polling stations have until 17:00 BST this afternoon to apply for an alternative. People in England will need to show photo ID before being allowed to… Continue reading What photo ID do you need to vote in UK elections?

Diane Abbott’s comments were antisemitic, Labour leader says Getty Images Comments made by former shadow minister Diane Abbott in a letter were antisemitic, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said. Ms Abbott was suspended as a Labour MP after suggesting Jewish, Irish and Traveller people were not subject to racism “all their lives”. She later… Continue reading Diane Abbott’s comments were antisemitic, Labour leader says

Diane Abbott suspended as Labour MP after racism letter PA Media By Jemma Crew & Helen Catt BBC News Diane Abbott has been suspended as a Labour MP pending an investigation into a letter she wrote about racism to the Observer, the party has said. The politician said “many types of white people with points… Continue reading Diane Abbott suspended as Labour MP after racism letter