Category: UK Politics

Netanyahu meets Sunak at Downing Street amid protests EPA-EFE Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has met Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu at Downing Street amid a noisy protest against the Israeli leader’s visit. Mr Sunak greeted Mr Netanyahu outside Number 10 as shouts and whistles could be heard from hundreds of demonstrators at the barriers at the… Continue reading Netanyahu meets Sunak at Downing Street amid protests

Rishi Sunak paid over £1m in UK tax since 2019, records show Reuters By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Rishi Sunak paid more than £1m in UK tax over the last three years, details of the prime minister’s financial affairs show. The UK tax was paid on earnings of more than £4.7m from income and a… Continue reading Rishi Sunak paid over £1m in UK tax since 2019, records show

Chris Mason: Boris Johnson’s political future hangs in balance This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News There’s an old adage in politics, coined by the former American President Ronald Reagan: “If you’re explaining, you’re losing.” Boris Johnson… Continue reading Chris Mason: Boris Johnson’s political future hangs in balance

MPs back Rishi Sunak’s new Brexit Northern Ireland deal EPA By Joshua Nevett & Paul Seddon BBC Politics Rishi Sunak’s new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland has been passed by MPs, despite a rebellion from 22 of his backbenchers. Ex-PMs Boris Johnson and Liz Truss were among Tories joining Northern Ireland’s DUP in voting against… Continue reading MPs back Rishi Sunak’s new Brexit Northern Ireland deal

Partygate: MPs to share evidence ahead of Boris Johnson TV grilling EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock By Paul Seddon Politics reporter MPs investigating Boris Johnson over Partygate will publish new documents later, ahead of a televised hearing crucial to his political future. The former prime minister is battling accusations he misled Parliament over rule-breaking lockdown parties in Downing Street… Continue reading Partygate: MPs to share evidence ahead of Boris Johnson TV grilling

Partygate: I misled MPs but not intentionally, says Boris Johnson Jessica Taylor/UK Parliament Boris Johnson has accepted he misled Parliament over Covid rule-breaking parties in Downing Street, but denied he did it on purpose. The former prime minister has published a 52-page defence of his actions ahead of a grilling by MPs on Wednesday. In… Continue reading Partygate: I misled MPs but not intentionally, says Boris Johnson

Chris Mason: Johnson’s political future and reputation on trial PA Media By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News Boris Johnson’s reputation is on trial. His political future is on trial too. Not in a court of law. But, rather like a court of law, in front of his peers. The chances are you already have… Continue reading Chris Mason: Johnson’s political future and reputation on trial

Brexit: DUP will vote against Windsor Framework plans EPA The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) will vote against the government’s Windsor Framework Brexit plans in parliament this week. Its leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he would continue to work with the government on “outstanding issues”. MPs will be given a chance to vote on the so-called… Continue reading Brexit: DUP will vote against Windsor Framework plans

Boris Johnson: Ex-PM to reveal evidence in his defence over Partygate Reuters By Tony Bonsignore & Ione Wells BBC News Boris Johnson will publish evidence in his defence ahead of a grilling by MPs him over whether he misled Parliament about Covid rule-breaking parties. The former prime minister faces a crucial televised evidence session in… Continue reading Boris Johnson: Ex-PM to reveal evidence in his defence over Partygate

Tory MP Steve Brine being investigated over lobbying claims PA Media By Chas Geiger BBC News Senior Toy MP Steve Brine is being investigated over claims he lobbied the NHS on behalf of a recruitment firm. Parliamentary Standards Commissioner Daniel Greenberg will carry it out. Leaked messages from 2021 show Mr Brine had been “trying… Continue reading Tory MP Steve Brine being investigated over lobbying claims