Category: UK Politics

HS2 construction to be delayed to save money HS2 By Simon Jack Business editor The government is set to announce that construction of certain sections of HS2 will be delayed in an attempt to cut costs, the BBC understands. It is thought the delay will primarily affect sections from Manchester to Crewe and Birmingham to… Continue reading HS2 construction to be delayed to save money

Asylum plan ‘very concerning’ and would break international law – UN refugee agency PA Media By Christy Cooney BBC News The government’s proposed asylum law is “very concerning” and would block even those with a compelling claim, the United Nations refugee agency has said. The UNHCR’s representative to the UK, Vicky Tennant, told the BBC… Continue reading Asylum plan ‘very concerning’ and would break international law – UN refugee agency

Hancock backed pressuring MP into voting for lockdown, messages reveal This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News Matt Hancock supported threatening to block a disability centre in a Tory MP’s constituency in a bid to get him… Continue reading Hancock backed pressuring MP into voting for lockdown, messages reveal

Rishi Sunak vows to end asylum claims from small boat arrivals Getty Images By Marie Jackson & Simon Jones BBC News Anyone arriving in the UK on a small boat will be prevented from claiming asylum, under new laws expected to be announced next week. Ministers will have a duty to “detain and swiftly remove”… Continue reading Rishi Sunak vows to end asylum claims from small boat arrivals

Sue Gray: Tory MPs angry over Labour job for Partygate probe chief PA Media By Paul Seddon Politics reporter Conservative MPs have expressed anger that Partygate investigator Sue Gray has been offered a job as Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff. The civil servant produced a highly critical report into lockdown parties under Boris Johnson… Continue reading Sue Gray: Tory MPs angry over Labour job for Partygate probe chief

Isabel Oakeshott says Matt Hancock sent her a ‘menacing message’ Getty Images The journalist behind the leak of messages Matt Hancock sent during the Covid-19 pandemic has said the former health secretary sent her a “menacing message” after their publication. In an interview with TalkTV, Isabel Oakeshott said she did not give Mr Hancock advance… Continue reading Isabel Oakeshott says Matt Hancock sent her a ‘menacing message’

Don’t create drama over Brexit deal, Rishi Sunak tells Tory MPs Reuters By Becky Morton & David Wallace Lockhart BBC Politics Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has urged his MPs not to create “another Westminster drama” as he sought to win their support for his new Brexit deal. He told backbench Tories to give the Democratic… Continue reading Don’t create drama over Brexit deal, Rishi Sunak tells Tory MPs

Windsor Framework: New Brexit deal about people of Northern Ireland, says Sunak This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News The new Brexit deal agreed with the EU is about “what is best for people in Northern Ireland”… Continue reading Windsor Framework: New Brexit deal about people of Northern Ireland, says Sunak

Northern Ireland Brexit deal: At-a-glance Getty Images UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen have announced they have reached a new deal, aimed at fixing post-Brexit problems in Northern Ireland. The full details of their agreement have just been published, and we’re working to get you a… Continue reading Northern Ireland Brexit deal: At-a-glance

Chris Mason: Brexit breakthrough is moment of political jeopardy By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News “Let’s hope this is one of the last great rollercoaster moments of Brexit.” So said one government figure to me, anticipating an important moment today – but worldly enough to realise it’s not necessarily the end of the story.… Continue reading Chris Mason: Brexit breakthrough is moment of political jeopardy