Category: UK Politics

Rwanda bill to become law after months of wrangling

Rwanda bill to become law after months of wrangling EPA By Jennifer McKiernan Political reporter Rishi Sunak’s flagship Rwanda bill is set to become law after five months of Westminster wrangling. It designates Rwanda a safe country and is a key part of the government’s plans to send some asylum seekers there. The bill has… Continue reading Rwanda bill to become law after months of wrangling

Rishi Sunak says first Rwanda asylum flights to take off in ’10-12 weeks’

Rishi Sunak says first Rwanda asylum flights to take off in ’10-12 weeks’ Sunak is now being asked if the Rwanda bill goes through, will it be a moment of success for him, and if his reputation depends on it. “Success is when the boats have been stopped, that’s what the country expects, that’s what… Continue reading Rishi Sunak says first Rwanda asylum flights to take off in ’10-12 weeks’

Our climate change record is strong, minister says

Our climate change record is strong, minister says By Kate Whannel Political reporter, BBC News Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho has defended the government’s environmental record following criticism from the outgoing boss of the climate watchdog. Head of the Climate Change Committee, Chris Stark, told the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that Rishi Sunak had “set… Continue reading Our climate change record is strong, minister says

Police looking at allegations against MP Menzies

Police looking at allegations against MP Menzies Lancashire Police have said they are reviewing information about allegations against suspended Tory MP Mark Menzies. Labour wrote to police on Friday morning calling for an investigation. The MP has been accused of misusing Tory funds and abusing his position after allegedly asking an activist for money to… Continue reading Police looking at allegations against MP Menzies

Tory activist ‘appalled’ by party’s actions over MP

Tory activist ‘appalled’ by party’s actions over MP By Nick Eardley & Isabella Allen BBC News The Tory activist allegedly called by an MP in the early hours of the morning asking for money has told the BBC she is “appalled” by the party’s response. Katie Fieldhouse says Mark Menzies rang her at 3:15am one… Continue reading Tory activist ‘appalled’ by party’s actions over MP

Lords continue to insist on Rwanda bill changes

Lords continue to insist on Rwanda bill changes Reuters By Paul Seddon & Jennifer McKiernan Politics reporters The government’s showdown with the House of Lords over its Rwanda deportation bill continues. Peers have voted to demand changes to the bill, including an amendment which would ban sending people who have assisted the UK military to… Continue reading Lords continue to insist on Rwanda bill changes

Cameron in Israel to urge against war with Iran

Cameron in Israel to urge against war with Iran By James Landale Diplomatic correspondent, in Jerusalem Lord Cameron has urged Israel to do “as little as possible to escalate” tensions in the Middle East, ahead of talks with PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel has vowed to retaliate after Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone attack at the… Continue reading Cameron in Israel to urge against war with Iran

No liberty in addiction, says minister on smoking ban

No liberty in addiction, says minister on smoking ban EPA By Kate Whannel Political reporter, BBC News The health secretary has told MPs “there is no liberty in addiction”, as she defended plans to ban today’s teenagers from ever buying cigarettes against critics in her own party. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill would make it… Continue reading No liberty in addiction, says minister on smoking ban