Category: UK Politics

Labour insists Elphicke is ‘good fit’ for party Getty Images Labour has defended the decision to welcome Tory defector Natalie Elphicke into the party after some Labour MPs were angered by the decision. Labour chair Anneliese Dodds said the Dover MP – seen as a right winger – was a “good, natural fit” for her… Continue reading Labour insists Elphicke is ‘good fit’ for party

Starmer faces anger after Tory MP’s defection Getty Images By Paul Seddon & Chris Mason BBC News Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to admit Tory MP Natalie Elphicke into Labour has been met with bewilderment by some of his MPs. The Dover MP’s surprise defection from the Conservatives has prompted reaction ranging from delight to anger… Continue reading Starmer faces anger after Tory MP’s defection

Tory MP Natalie Elphicke defects to Labour This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Becky Morton Political reporter Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke has defected to the Labour Party, saying the Tories “have become a byword for incompetence and division”. In a statement released… Continue reading Tory MP Natalie Elphicke defects to Labour

Tory MP calls government ‘incompetent’ as she defects to Labour at PMQs Another one. Another defection. Another Conservative MP giving up on the Conservatives and crossing the floor to Labour. Defections don’t happen very often. Or at least they don’t in normal times. But barely days after Dan Poulter, a former Tory minister, switched to… Continue reading Tory MP calls government ‘incompetent’ as she defects to Labour at PMQs

Reeves: Government ‘gaslighting’ people on economy Getty Images By Faisal Islam Economics editor The government is “gaslighting” the British people over the state of the economy, the Opposition is to argue. Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves will tell business leaders in a speech on Tuesday the government’s claims its economic plan is working are “deluded”. It… Continue reading Reeves: Government ‘gaslighting’ people on economy

Labour adds to Tory misery with mayoral wins PA Media By Kate Whannel Political reporter, BBC News Sir Keir Starmer has added to Tory election misery with a string of Labour victories in regional mayor contests. After a bruising set of local council results, the Tories had been pinning their hopes on incumbent Andy Street… Continue reading Labour adds to Tory misery with mayoral wins

Key mayor election results due as counting begins in London and West Midlands PA MediaCopyright: PA Media Friday saw the first results of what is likely one of the last big tests of public opinion before a general election – and the results are clear. Labour has gained over 170 council seats, taking control of… Continue reading Key mayor election results due as counting begins in London and West Midlands

Tories see big losses in last pre-general election test PA Media By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News The Conservatives have endured one of their worst local election results in a decade in the last big test of public opinion before a general election. The Tories lost nearly half the seats they contested, with only… Continue reading Tories see big losses in last pre-general election test

Polling stations open for local elections Millions of voters will be casting ballots today. Among the highest profile contests are the by-election in Blackpool South, following the resignation of the former Conservative MP there and 11 races for regional mayors with power over transport, housing and strategic planning. For the first time mayors will be… Continue reading Polling stations open for local elections

Sunak rules out asylum seeker returns from Ireland UK Parliament/PA Media By Chas Geiger BBC politics reporter The UK will not accept the return of asylum seekers from Ireland, the prime minister has told MPs. The Irish government has complained of a significant spike in the number of asylum seekers arriving in Ireland from Northern… Continue reading Sunak rules out asylum seeker returns from Ireland