Category: UK Politics

Rwanda bill amendments overturned in Commons vote PA Media By Jennifer McKiernan BBC political reporter MPs have rejected the House of Lords’ changes to the Rwanda Bill, which aims to deport asylum seekers to the east African country. All 10 amendments were rejected, including allowing courts to question Rwanda’s safety. The government insists Rwanda is… Continue reading Rwanda bill amendments overturned in Commons vote

Badenoch dismisses speculation about ousting Sunak By Becky Morton BBC political reporter Conservative MPs speculating about ousting Rishi Sunak as prime minister should “stop it”, Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has said. Reports have been swirling in recent days that some Conservative MPs want Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt to replace him. But Ms Badenoch told BBC… Continue reading Badenoch dismisses speculation about ousting Sunak

‘I got my first death threat before I was elected’ Reuters By Ben Schofield BBC News, East of England They are responsible for planning, potholes and policing. But our local politicians are facing unprecedented levels of abuse and harassment. The government has committed £31m to improving safety and security for all elected representatives. So, with… Continue reading ‘I got my first death threat before I was elected’

Vaughan Gething to become Wales’ first black leader This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Adrian Browne and David Deans BBC Wales Vaughan Gething is set to be Wales’ next first minister after narrowly winning the Welsh Labour leadership election with 51.7% of… Continue reading Vaughan Gething to become Wales’ first black leader

PM pressured over new funds from racism accused donor PA Media By Sam Francis & Paul Seddon BBC News Rishi Sunak is under fresh pressure over his ties to Frank Hester – the party donor embroiled in a race row – amid reports his party received £5m more than previously known. The Conservative Party has… Continue reading PM pressured over new funds from racism accused donor

Gove names groups as he unveils extremism definition UK Parliament By Paul Seddon Politics reporter, BBC News Michael Gove has named five groups he said would be assessed against a new government definition of extremism. The communities secretary told MPs he had concerns about the “Islamist orientation” of three of the organisations. He also named… Continue reading Gove names groups as he unveils extremism definition

Gove to update Commons on how government is redefining extremism Michael Gove’s announcement today of a new definition of extremism has been widely trailed and briefed over recent weeks. That means we can already map out the likely contours of the debate around this issue in Parliament later today. From the government’s point of view,… Continue reading Gove to update Commons on how government is redefining extremism

I won’t return race row donor’s money, says Sunak This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Brian Wheeler Political reporter Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has resisted opposition calls to return money to a Conservative donor who reportedly said MP Diane Abbott “should be… Continue reading I won’t return race row donor’s money, says Sunak

We’d take more cash from race row Tory donor – minister This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Henry Zeffman, chief political correspondent, & Andre Rhoden-Paul BBC News A Tory minister has said his party would take another £10m from a donor who… Continue reading We’d take more cash from race row Tory donor – minister

Badenoch calls donor’s alleged Abbott remark racist PA Media By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has said remarks allegedly made by a Tory donor about Diane Abbott were “racist”. Frank Hester, who has donated £10m to the Tories, reportedly said the MP made him want to “hate all black women”.… Continue reading Badenoch calls donor’s alleged Abbott remark racist