Category: UK Politics

Labour’s immigration plans at a glance NurPhoto via Getty Images Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled Labour’s long-awaited plans to cut levels of immigration into the UK. The prime minister said the white paper, setting out proposals for future laws, would make the system “controlled, selective and fair”. Here is a summary of the key measures.… Continue reading Labour’s immigration plans at a glance

Labour to unveil big immigration plans next week – but will they win back votes? 20 hours ago Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg•@bbclaurak BBC “A failed free market experiment” – that’s how the home secretary will describe the approach that’s seen vast numbers of people from around the world come to the UK… Continue reading Labour to unveil big immigration plans next week – but will they win back votes?

Chris Mason: Starmer can claim limited win with America deal It is turning out to be quite the month for trade deals of various complexions. There was the one with India earlier this week, now the pact with the US – and a new deal with the European Union is expected the week after next… Continue reading Chris Mason: Starmer can claim limited win with America deal

What is in the UK-US tariff deal? 50 minutes ago Jennifer Meierhans Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images The US and the UK have reached a deal over tariffs on some goods traded between the countries. US President Donald Trump’s blanket 10% tariffs on imports from countries around the world remains in place and still… Continue reading What is in the UK-US tariff deal?

Henry Zeffman: Trump deal is a significant achievement for Starmer 2 hours ago Henry Zeffman Chief political correspondent EPA The UK has been desperate for a deal of this sort with the US since President Donald Trump unleashed his wave of global tariffs. So have other countries. But it seems the UK has got there… Continue reading Henry Zeffman: Trump deal is a significant achievement for Starmer

Act now to win back Red Wall voters, Labour MPs say 1 hour ago Becky Morton Political reporter PA Media A group of around 45 Labour MPs have called on the government to “act now” to win back voters in northern England and the Midlands. The Labour Red Wall Group, which represents areas which have… Continue reading Act now to win back Red Wall voters, Labour MPs say

Winter fuel cuts were factor at elections, says minister 7 minutes ago Paul Seddon Political reporter Getty Images Restricting winter fuel payments dented Labour’s support at last week’s local elections, the health secretary has acknowledged. Wes Streeting told the BBC many voters “aren’t happy” with the move, adding it had “come up on the doorstep”… Continue reading Winter fuel cuts were factor at elections, says minister

Changing leader not enough to fix Tories, Badenoch says Kemi Badenoch has said it would be wrong to think a change of leader would “fix everything” after the Conservatives suffered heavy losses in English local elections. The Tory leader told the BBC her party would “come out fighting” after losing 674 council seats and control… Continue reading Changing leader not enough to fix Tories, Badenoch says

Labour and Tories digest Reform UK election surge The Labour and Conservative parties are digesting the results of England’s local and Mayoral elections after Reform UK made major gains at their expense. With counting complete, Nigel Farage’s party took control of 10 local councils, won two mayoral races and added a fifth MP by taking… Continue reading Labour and Tories digest Reform UK election surge

Reform UK makes big gains in English local elections 53 minutes ago Paul Seddon Political reporter Getty Images Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has made big gains in English local elections, cementing it as a prime challenger to Britain’s traditional main parties. It has won over 630 council seats from around 1,500 declared so far, with… Continue reading Reform UK makes big gains in English local elections