Category: UK Politics

UK must train own workers to curb migration – Braverman EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock By Helen Catt & Charley Adams Political correspondent The home secretary will say it is “not xenophobic” to call mass migration “unsustainable”, in a speech calling for immigration to the UK to come down. Suella Braverman will say there is “no good reason” the… Continue reading UK must train own workers to curb migration – Braverman

Eurovision: Ukraine’s Zelensky should address contest, says Rishi Sunak Getty Images By Paul Seddon Politics reporter Rishi Sunak is “disappointed” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has not been allowed to address this year’s Eurovision, his spokesman says. The organisers, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), say it would breach its political impartiality. But Downing Street said it… Continue reading Eurovision: Ukraine’s Zelensky should address contest, says Rishi Sunak

Brexit: Rishi Sunak broke his word over EU laws, says Jacob Rees-Mogg PA Media By Kate Whannel Political reporter, BBC News Former Conservative minister Jacob Rees-Mogg has accused Rishi Sunak of breaking his word after the government ditched plans to allow thousands of EU-era laws to expire by the end of 2023. Defending the move,… Continue reading Brexit: Rishi Sunak broke his word over EU laws, says Jacob Rees-Mogg

Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price quits after damning report Getty Images By David Deans BBC Wales political reporter Adam Price has quit as Plaid Cymru leader after a report found misogyny, harassment and bullying in the party. A new leader will be in place in the summer, the party has said in a statement released… Continue reading Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price quits after damning report

Ministers to clash with peers over Illegal Migration Bill Getty Images By Becky Morton & Paul Seddon BBC News The government is set to clash with peers when its plan to tackle small boat crossings takes its next step through Parliament later. The Illegal Migration Bill was passed by MPs last month, but is expected… Continue reading Ministers to clash with peers over Illegal Migration Bill

Keir Starmer refuses to rule out coalition with Lib Dems This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Becky Morton and Chris Mason BBC Politics Sir Keir Starmer has refused to rule out a coalition with the Lib Dems if Labour fails to win… Continue reading Keir Starmer refuses to rule out coalition with Lib Dems

Local elections 2023: We need to reflect and do more, says Lucy Frazer after Tory losses This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Kate Whannel Political reporter, BBC News The government needs to reflect and do more, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has said… Continue reading Local elections 2023: We need to reflect and do more, says Lucy Frazer after Tory losses

Local elections 2023: Labour eyes power after Tory poll drubbing This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says his party is heading for Downing Street after the Tories were hammered in local elections across… Continue reading Local elections 2023: Labour eyes power after Tory poll drubbing

Local elections 2023: Polls close across England PA Media The polls for more than 8,000 council seats on 230 councils, and four mayors, across England have closed. Millions of votes will now be counted in the first big test of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s electoral popularity. Some people were unable to cast their vote due… Continue reading Local elections 2023: Polls close across England

Local elections 2023: Polls to open across England Getty Images Millions of people are expected to take part in local elections across England, when polling stations open at 07:00 BST. About 8,000 councillors are being elected in 230 councils, as voters choose who they want to run services in their local area. Voters in Bedford,… Continue reading Local elections 2023: Polls to open across England