Category: UK Politics

Why finding out about Sue Gray’s salary really matters Getty Images Chris Mason Political editor @ChrisMasonBBC 19 September 2024, 00:40 BST I want to explain how we brought you the story about the salary of the prime minister’s chief of staff, why we did, and why it matters. On Sunday, I was approached with confidential… Continue reading Why finding out about Sue Gray’s salary really matters

Rwanda plan was un-British, says ex-PM John Major Becky Morton Political reporter 30 minutes ago Former Prime Minister Sir John Major has criticised the previous government’s Rwanda asylum plan, branding it “un-Conservative and un-British”. The scheme aimed to deter people crossing the Channel in small boats by sending some migrants who arrived in the UK… Continue reading Rwanda plan was un-British, says ex-PM John Major

We’ll cut through Labour gloom, says Lib Dem leader This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Joshua Nevett Political reporter, in Brighton @JoshuaNevett 40 minutes ago Sir Ed Davey has said his party will offer a positive alternative to the Labour government’s “doom and… Continue reading We’ll cut through Labour gloom, says Lib Dem leader

Tuition fees must go up, unis say as term begins Getty Images Vanessa Clarke Education reporter, BBC News Laura Hendry BBC Radio 4’s Today programme 6 hours ago Comments Higher tuition fees and direct government funding are needed to halt a growing deficit in England, a group of 141 UK universities says. A fee rise… Continue reading Tuition fees must go up, unis say as term begins

I had four days left to live, says Lib Dem deputy leader Getty Images 2 hours ago Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper has told her party’s conference how doctors warned her that, without major surgery, she would only have four days left to live. The St Albans MP said her Crohn’s disease was so… Continue reading I had four days left to live, says Lib Dem deputy leader

Starmer and Meloni to discuss migrant crossings Getty Images Mark Lowen BBC Rome Correspondent 15 September 2024 Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he is “interested” in learning about Italy’s scheme to send migrants rescued at sea to Albania to process their asylum claims, ahead of his first official visit to Rome. The British… Continue reading Starmer and Meloni to discuss migrant crossings

Lib Dem leader: Invest in NHS or accept decline PA Joshua Nevett Political reporter, in Brighton @JoshuaNevett 1 hour ago Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey is urging the Labour government to “invest more in the NHS or accept continued decline”. Sir Ed is calling for a “budget for the NHS” in October, with more investment… Continue reading Lib Dem leader: Invest in NHS or accept decline

Greens hit with £90,000 legal bill after discrimination case Getty Images Sam Francis Political reporter 11 minutes ago The Green Party of England and Wales have been ordered to pay £90,000 to cover the costs of their former deputy leader, who won a discrimination case against them. Shahrar Ali had already been awarded £9,100 in… Continue reading Greens hit with £90,000 legal bill after discrimination case

Russia can end war now, says PM as Putin warns West PA Media Chris Mason Political editor @ChrisMasonBBC Isabella Allen Senior political producer Reporting from Washington, travelling with the Prime Minister 1 hour ago Russia “started” the conflict in Ukraine and can end it “straight away”, Sir Keir Starmer has said after Vladimir Putin suggested… Continue reading Russia can end war now, says PM as Putin warns West

Tories took £5m from Hester days before election called YouTube/PA Media Helen Catt Political correspondent @BBCHelenCatt 12 September 2024, 10:35 BST Updated 1 hour ago The Conservative Party accepted a further £5m donation from the businessman Frank Hester days before the general election was called in May. The donation was taken two months after he… Continue reading Tories took £5m from Hester days before election called