Category: UK Politics

Crackdown on Channel crossing social media adverts People advertising illegal Channel crossings online could face up to five years in prison under a new offence the government plans to introduce. The offence, which the government is seeking to create under the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill currently going through Parliament, would form part of… Continue reading Crackdown on Channel crossing social media adverts

Top MoD civil servant to leave in wake of Afghan data breach The chief civil servant at the Ministry of Defence will be replaced in the wake of the Afghan data breach, the department has announced. The move follows one of the worst UK data breaches for decades being revealed to the public last month,… Continue reading Top MoD civil servant to leave in wake of Afghan data breach

Lawyers warn Starmer recognising Palestinian state could break law Jennifer McKiernan Henry Zeffman PA Media Some of Britain’s most distinguished lawyers have warned the government that recognising a Palestinian state would breach international law. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced the UK would move towards recognition unless Israel met certain conditions, including agreeing a ceasefire… Continue reading Lawyers warn Starmer recognising Palestinian state could break law

Lammy hopes plan to recognise Palestinian state ‘will get ceasefire’ 2 hours ago Jennifer McKiernan Damian Grammaticas Political correspondent Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said he hopes the UK’s move to recognise a Palestinian state in September will “affect the situation on the ground” and lead to a ceasefire in Gaza. On Tuesday Prime Minister… Continue reading Lammy hopes plan to recognise Palestinian state ‘will get ceasefire’

Minister must apologise over Savile claim, says Farage Nigel Farage has urged Technology Secretary Peter Kyle to “do the right thing and apologise” after he suggested that by opposing the government’s online safety law, the Reform UK leader was on the side of sex offenders like Jimmy Savile. Reform has said it would scrap the… Continue reading Minister must apologise over Savile claim, says Farage

Starmer shares Gaza peace blueprint with Trump 15 minutes ago Sam Francis Political reporter Reuters Sir Keir Starmer has presented a European-led peace plan for Gaza to Donald Trump, during a meeting in Scotland with the US president. It follows a call with leaders of France and Germany over the weekend after US-led peace talks… Continue reading Starmer shares Gaza peace blueprint with Trump

Starmer to discuss Gaza with Trump at Scotland talks Sir Keir Starmer is expected to discuss efforts to bring about a ceasefire in Gaza when he meets US President Donald Trump in Scotland later. The prime minister is travelling to Ayrshire for the talks, during which he is likely to discuss what can be done… Continue reading Starmer to discuss Gaza with Trump at Scotland talks

220 MPs call for Starmer to recognise Palestinian state 10 minutes ago Sam Francis Political reporter Reuters More than a third of MPs have signed a letter to Sir Keir Starmer calling for the UK to recognise a Palestinian state. Some 220 MPs from nine political parties have backed the call – more than half… Continue reading 220 MPs call for Starmer to recognise Palestinian state

All eyes on Starmer after French pledge to recognise Palestine The announcement by President Emmanuel Macron of his intention to recognise Palestinian statehood puts huge pressure on Sir Keir Starmer to follow suit. The French have been itching to take this step for some time. They were planning to make an announcement some weeks ago… Continue reading All eyes on Starmer after French pledge to recognise Palestine

Jeremy Corbyn confirms launch of new political party Former Labour Party leader and Independent MP Jeremy Corbyn has confirmed he is launching a new political party. Corbyn has issued a joint statement with Zarah Sultana, who recently quit Labour to become an independent, saying: “It’s time for a new kind of political party – one… Continue reading Jeremy Corbyn confirms launch of new political party