Category: UK Politics

Pro-Palestinian protests ‘un-British’ after Manchester attack, Mahmood says Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has told the BBC she was “disappointed” pro-Palestinian protests went ahead on Thursday after the terror attack that killed two men outside a synagogue in Manchester. The home secretary also called for demonstrators to “step back” from plans to hold marches in coming… Continue reading Pro-Palestinian protests ‘un-British’ after Manchester attack, Mahmood says

Rabbi and security staff who blocked synagogue attacker ‘true heroes’, says PM 9 hours ago Ewan GawneNorth West AFP via Getty Images A rabbi and security guards from a Manchester synagogue have been praised as “heroes” by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for their actions when the building came under attack. Two members of the… Continue reading Rabbi and security staff who blocked synagogue attacker ‘true heroes’, says PM

Starmer ‘appalled’ by Manchester attack on Jewish holy day Sir Keir Starmer has condemned the “horrific” attack on a synagogue in Manchester in which two people have died. The prime minister said he was “appalled” by the car and stabbing attack at the Heaton Park Synagogue in Crumpsall, north Manchester, which took place at about… Continue reading Starmer ‘appalled’ by Manchester attack on Jewish holy day

Starmer wants rethink on international law to tackle migration 53 minutes ago Sam FrancisPolitical reporter Sir Keir Starmer has said his government will look again at international law to meet the challenge of “mass migration”. The prime minister gave the clearest sign yet the government is planning a major overhaul on the use of the… Continue reading Starmer wants rethink on international law to tackle migration

Farage doesn’t believe in Britain, Starmer tells Labour conference 3 hours ago Brian WheelerPolitical reporter Sir Keir Starmer has launched an all-out attack on Nigel Farage’s “politics of grievance”, claiming the Reform UK leader did not believe in Britain. The prime minister sought to contrast his vision of a “tolerant, decent, respectful Britain” with what… Continue reading Farage doesn’t believe in Britain, Starmer tells Labour conference

Streeting rules out VAT on private healthcare Wes Streeting has ruled out introducing value added tax (VAT) on private healthcare at the forthcoming Budget. It comes after newspaper reports that the Treasury was looking at bringing private healthcare services within scope of the sales tax. But asked whether this was under consideration, the health secretary… Continue reading Streeting rules out VAT on private healthcare

Reeves warns of harder choices to come as she hints at tax rises 31 minutes ago Becky MortonPolitical reporter Rachel Reeves has said the government is facing difficult choices, as she promised she would not take risks with the public finances. In her speech at Labour’s annual party conference in Liverpool, the chancellor pledged to… Continue reading Reeves warns of harder choices to come as she hints at tax rises

Keir Starmer calls Reform migrant policy ‘racist’ and ‘immoral’ Sir Keir Starmer has labelled Reform UK’s policy of scrapping indefinite leave to remain as “racist” and “immoral”. The policy, which could effectively lead to hundreds of thousands of people who are here legally being deported from the UK, was announced by party leader Nigel Farage… Continue reading Keir Starmer calls Reform migrant policy ‘racist’ and ‘immoral’

Starmer says Labour shied away from illegal immigration concerns 2 hours ago Tabby WilsonBBC News PA Media Sir Keir Starmer has publicly acknowledged “where some on the left went wrong” on immigration, saying that his party needs to tackle “every aspect of the problem”. Writing in the Telegraph, the prime minister said that Labour was… Continue reading Starmer says Labour shied away from illegal immigration concerns

Backlash from Labour MPs to Burnham leadership ambitions Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is facing a backlash from dozens of Labour MPs over suggestions he could mount a challenge to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership. Burnham has criticised the Labour government in a series of interviews and says he has been contacted by Labour… Continue reading Backlash from Labour MPs to Burnham leadership ambitions