Category: UK Politics

Starmer refuses to rule out freeze on tax thresholds Sir Keir Starmer has refused to rule out extending the freeze on tax thresholds, which has seen millions of people dragged into paying higher rates. The freeze on National Insurance (NI) and income tax thresholds, introduced under the Conservatives, is currently due to end in April… Continue reading Starmer refuses to rule out freeze on tax thresholds

France and UK to stop small boats together – Macron 15 hours ago Sam Francis Political reporter Henry Zeffman Chief political correspondent PA Media French President Emmanuel Macron has said the UK and France “will deliver” on stopping small boat crossings, ahead of negotiations with Sir Keir Starmer this week. Downing Street is hoping to… Continue reading France and UK to stop small boats together – Macron

Norman Tebbit, key Thatcher ally, dies aged 94 2 hours ago Kate Whannel Political reporter Getty Images Norman Tebbit, who served as a cabinet minister in Margaret Thatcher’s government, has died aged 94. Throughout the 1980s he worked as the chairman of the Conservative Party and led the departments of trade and industry and employment.… Continue reading Norman Tebbit, key Thatcher ally, dies aged 94

King says France and UK face ‘complex threats’ King Charles III will say the UK and France must stand together in the face of a “multitude of complex threats”, when he speaks at a state banquet for French President Emmanuel Macron. Macron and his wife Brigitte will be welcomed by the King and Queen and… Continue reading King says France and UK face ‘complex threats’

Bereavement leave to be extended to miscarriages before 24 weeks Parents who experience a miscarriage before 24 weeks of pregnancy will be entitled to bereavement leave under a planned law change. The government is set to amend the Employment Rights Bill to give parents the legal right to take time off work to grieve if… Continue reading Bereavement leave to be extended to miscarriages before 24 weeks

Welfare U-turn makes spending decisions harder, minister says 15 hours ago Joshua Nevett Political reporter Spending decisions have been made “harder” by the government’s U-turn on welfare changes, the education secretary has said, as she did not commit to scrapping the two-child benefit cap. Bridget Phillipson told BBC One’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg programme that… Continue reading Welfare U-turn makes spending decisions harder, minister says

Discussions ongoing about new party, says Corbyn Jeremy Corbyn has said “discussions are ongoing” after ex-Labour MP Zarah Sultana announced she was quitting the party to co-found a new left-wing party with him. The ex-Labour leader congratulated Sultana on her “principled decision” to leave and said he was “delighted that she will help us build… Continue reading Discussions ongoing about new party, says Corbyn

I understand what Trump cares about, says Starmer Sir Keir Starmer has said he “understands what anchors” US President Donald Trump, having built a relationship on shared family values. Despite “different political backgrounds” the prime minister said he found common ground with Trump, and that their “good personal relationship” helped land a vital US tariff… Continue reading I understand what Trump cares about, says Starmer

Rachel Reeves makes surprise appearance after Commons tears Chancellor Rachel Reeves has made a surprise appearance alongside Sir Keir Starmer, one day after she was seen crying at Prime Minister’s Questions. Helping to unveil the government’s 10-year plan for the NHS, she was smiling and embraced the prime minister as they jointly set out the… Continue reading Rachel Reeves makes surprise appearance after Commons tears

Starmer seeks to end speculation about Reeves’ future 42 minutes ago Sam Francis Political reporter Brian Wheeler Political reporter Sir Keir Starmer has sought to calm the markets and end speculation about Rachel Reeves’ future after the chancellor was seen crying in the House of Commons. The pound plummeted and government borrowing costs rose after… Continue reading Starmer seeks to end speculation about Reeves’ future