Category: UK Politics

Chris Mason: Latest twist in Trump diplomacy brings relief for Starmer Hurtling into view, noisily and quickly, comes another twist in the rollercoaster that is diplomacy in the era of President Trump. Splenetic social media posts, bold claims in front of the cameras and provocative and to some deeply offensive AI-generated images of an American-owned… Continue reading Chris Mason: Latest twist in Trump diplomacy brings relief for Starmer

I will not yield to Trump’s pressure on Greenland, says PM Sir Keir Starmer has said he “will not yield” to pressure from Donald Trump over the future of Greenland, after the US president attacked the UK’s Chagos Islands deal. Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions, Sir Keir said the US president had criticised the Chagos… Continue reading I will not yield to Trump’s pressure on Greenland, says PM

UK defends Chagos deal after Trump calls it ‘act of great stupidity’ 3 hours ago Amy Walker Getty Images The UK government has defended a deal to give the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and lease back a key military base, following criticism from US President Donald Trump over its handling. In a post on social… Continue reading UK defends Chagos deal after Trump calls it ‘act of great stupidity’

Trade war in no-one’s interest, says PM in face of Trump threats 55 minutes ago Kate WhannelPolitical reporter Reuters Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said a trade war is in “no-one’s interest” after Donald Trump threatened to impose a 10% tax on imports from the UK and other countries who oppose his plans to… Continue reading Trade war in no-one’s interest, says PM in face of Trump threats

Chris Mason: PM to respond to Trump tariff threat The prime minister will take to the Downing Street lectern this morning, after another extraordinary weekend of diplomatic turmoil prompted by US President Donald Trump. Sir Keir Starmer knows that people and businesses in the UK will expect him to respond, in front of the cameras,… Continue reading Chris Mason: PM to respond to Trump tariff threat

Greenland’s people must decide its future, says Nandy 29 minutes ago Maia Davies The UK will not compromise on its position that Greenland’s future must be decided by its own people, the culture secretary has said. Lisa Nandy said Donald Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on the UK and other European allies over their opposition… Continue reading Greenland’s people must decide its future, says Nandy

Jenrick’s move is massive – but could it cause an ever bigger fight on the right? 14 minutes ago Laura KuenssbergSunday with Laura Kuenssberg BBC There is fresh paint in Reform HQ – and a fresh face in its line-up. Before Thursday, the last time Robert Jenrick walked into Millbank Tower, a fabled address in… Continue reading Jenrick’s move is massive – but could it cause an ever bigger fight on the right?

Twenty-two English councils ask for election delays 20 minutes ago Harry FarleyPolitical correspondent Getty Images A third of eligible councils in England have asked to postpone their elections due in May, according to BBC research. Last month ministers told 63 local authorities they would authorise delays to the polls if there were “genuine concerns” about… Continue reading Twenty-two English councils ask for election delays

Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK 3 hours ago Kate WhannelPolitical reporter Getty Images The government has dropped plans requiring workers to sign up to its digital ID scheme in order to prove their right to work in the UK, the BBC understands. Digital checks on a right to work… Continue reading Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK

Stop saying we can’t make things work, Streeting urges Labour Health Secretary Wes Streeting has urged Labour colleagues to stop making excuses and blaming the system for the slow pace of change in public services. “This excuses culture does the centre-left no favours,” Streeting told a think tank conference. “If we tell the public that… Continue reading Stop saying we can’t make things work, Streeting urges Labour