Category: UK Politics

Ed Davey to face questions as parties lay out healthcare plans As we wait to hear more from the shadow health secretary later this morning, let’s have a closer look at Labour’s NHS plans. The party is promising to deliver an extra 40,000 operations, scans and appointments a week in England – two million a… Continue reading Ed Davey to face questions as parties lay out healthcare plans

Starmer: I’m prepared to make enemies on the economy Jennifer McKiernan Political reporter, BBC News @_JennyMcKiernan 14 June 2024, 18:23 BST Updated 1 hour ago Sir Keir Starmer has said he’s prepared to make enemies to grow the economy, including driving through contentious planning applications. In the latest in a series of BBC Panorama interviews… Continue reading Starmer: I’m prepared to make enemies on the economy

I’m prepared to make enemies to grow the economy, Starmer says in BBC interview As you saw for yourself, Sir Keir Starmer is frustrated by the constant reminders of what he said five years ago. He says that over that time he’s listened to what voters were telling his party after its worst defeat in… Continue reading I’m prepared to make enemies to grow the economy, Starmer says in BBC interview

Labour manifesto all about wealth creation, says Starmer reuters Paul Seddon Political reporter 25 minutes ago Labour’s leader Sir Keir Starmer has said wealth creation will be the “number one priority” in his party’s general election manifesto. The document setting out what Labour would do in government if Sir Keir becomes prime minister after 4… Continue reading Labour manifesto all about wealth creation, says Starmer

UK should raise tax, SNP’s Swinney tells BBC, while Starmer and Sunak face TV questions BBCCopyright: BBC Returning to that Nick Robinson interview from earlier today with Plaid Cymru’s leader, it was put to him at one point about his party’s pro-independence position. Ap Iorwerth said he would “have Wales become independent tomorrow” but accepts… Continue reading UK should raise tax, SNP’s Swinney tells BBC, while Starmer and Sunak face TV questions

Greens vow £70bn tax hike on wealthy to drive change PA Media Sam Francis Political Reporter @DavidSamFrancis 12 minutes ago The Green Party has pledged to raise taxes on UK’s top earners in its manifesto, claiming the plans will generate £70bn a year to mend “broken Britain”. On Wednesday, the party will set out what… Continue reading Greens vow £70bn tax hike on wealthy to drive change

Tories pledge another National Insurance cut ahead of manifesto launch The story of Rishi Sunak as prime minister goes like this: There was an initial blast of activity to stabilise the economy, followed by countless attempts to revive political fortunes. There has been an Autumn Statement, a Budget, a party conference speech, you name it.… Continue reading Tories pledge another National Insurance cut ahead of manifesto launch

Liberal Democrats to launch manifesto with NHS and social care pledge Good morning and welcome to a new week on the campaign trail, with just 24 days to go until the general election. Pledges, pledges and more pledges will be the theme of the next few days, with the Conservatives, Labour and the Liberal Democrats… Continue reading Liberal Democrats to launch manifesto with NHS and social care pledge

Sunak’s shocking week makes Tory election fight even tougher Laura Kuenssberg Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg @bbclaurak “Very wrong.” “Crushing.” “He knows he has made a mistake and it’s a factor in the election campaign we didn’t want to have.” In public, that’s how Rishi Sunak’s cabinet colleagues have described his D-day blunder. In private, it’s… Continue reading Sunak’s shocking week makes Tory election fight even tougher

Heated clash on tax and defence in BBC election debate Sam Francis BBC News 3 hours ago Tory Minister Penny Mordaunt and Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner repeatedly clashed on defence and tax in a fiery seven party BBC election debate. Ms Mordaunt repeated the controversial claim that Labour wanted to increase tax by £2,000… Continue reading Heated clash on tax and defence in BBC election debate