Category: UK Politics

Reeves unveils historic tax rises in first Budget EPA Brian Wheeler BBC Politics 26 minutes ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a massive £40bn package of tax increases to fund the NHS and public services in Labour’s first Budget for 14 years. But she insisted “working people” would not see an increase in income tax,… Continue reading Reeves unveils historic tax rises in first Budget

Former Tory MP reprimanded for sexual misconduct Kate Whannel Politics reporter 29 October 2024, 11:39 GMT Updated 41 minutes ago Former Conservative MP Aaron Bell has been reprimanded by Parliament’s standards watchdog for “brazen and drunken” sexual misconduct. Bell was found to have touched a woman “on her left thigh, waist and bottom inappropriately and… Continue reading Former Tory MP reprimanded for sexual misconduct

PM ‘shocked’ by CCTV appearing to show MP punch man Daily Mail Paul Burnell BBC News 23 minutes ago The Prime Minister has said video footage that has emerged of MP Mike Amesbury appearing to punch a man to the ground is “shocking”. Mr Amesbury has been suspended from the party and had the Labour… Continue reading PM ‘shocked’ by CCTV appearing to show MP punch man

Labour suspends MP after video appears to show him punching man Daily Mail Kate Whannel Political reporter Harry Farley Political correspondent 27 October 2024 MP Mike Amesbury has been suspended from the Labour Party after CCTV footage emerged appearing to show him punching a man to the ground. He has also had the Labour whip… Continue reading Labour suspends MP after video appears to show him punching man

Get ready to face harsh reality, Starmer to warn PA Media Lora Jones Business reporter, BBC News 28 October 2024, 07:29 GMT Updated 38 minutes ago The Budget will embrace the “harsh light of fiscal reality” but “better days are ahead”, Sir Keir Starmer will say in a speech ahead of Wednesday’s announcement. The prime… Continue reading Get ready to face harsh reality, Starmer to warn

No tax rises in payslips for ‘working people’, vows minister This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Kate Whannel Political reporter 27 October 2024, 11:17 GMT Updated 3 hours ago Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has said “working people” would not see higher taxes on… Continue reading No tax rises in payslips for ‘working people’, vows minister

Starmer attempts to define ‘working people’ tax pledge Getty Images Paul Seddon Political reporter 25 October 2024, 10:47 BST 5311 Comments Updated 51 minutes ago Sir Keir Starmer has attempted to define who “working people” are, amid renewed scrutiny of his tax plans ahead of next week’s Budget. Labour promised at the general election not… Continue reading Starmer attempts to define ‘working people’ tax pledge

Chris Mason: Big week ahead and chance for a government reset Reuters Chris Mason Political editor @ChrisMasonBBC Reporting from Samoa 4 hours ago There is a big week ahead. It will mark the end of the post-election chapter in British politics and the beginning of how the coming years are likely to feel. A week… Continue reading Chris Mason: Big week ahead and chance for a government reset

Chancellor to change debt rules to release billions This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Faisal Islam & Tom Espiner Economics editor & Business reporter, BBC News 24 October 2024, 16:01 BST 338 Comments Updated 19 minutes ago The government will change its self-imposed… Continue reading Chancellor to change debt rules to release billions