Category: UK Politics

Minister rejects Trump’s call for military to tackle illegal migration 48 minutes ago Jennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter Getty Images The UK military is focused on defending the nation rather than stopping asylum seekers from crossing the Channel, a cabinet minister has said. US President Donald Trump suggested that military intervention could be used to deal with… Continue reading Minister rejects Trump’s call for military to tackle illegal migration

Trump suggests Starmer could use military to control UK borders 1 hour ago Joshua NevettPolitical reporter EPA Donald Trump suggested Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer could use the military to stop illegal migration at a news conference marking the end of the US president’s second state visit to the UK. Trump said he discussed migration… Continue reading Trump suggests Starmer could use military to control UK borders

US to invest £150bn in UK, promising thousands of jobs A record-breaking £150bn package of US investment into the UK has been announced during US President Donald Trump’s state visit. The UK government is calling this the largest commercial deal of its kind and expects it to create more than 7,600 “high-quality jobs” across the… Continue reading US to invest £150bn in UK, promising thousands of jobs

UK hopes for 0% tariff on steel exports to US dashed The BBC understands that a proposed deal to eliminate tariffs on UK steel exports to the US has been put on hold indefinitely. Tariffs of 25% are currently applied to steel exports to the US, which make up 6% of all UK steel exports… Continue reading UK hopes for 0% tariff on steel exports to US dashed

Former Tory minister Maria Caulfield defects to Reform Former Conservative health minister Maria Caulfield has become the latest Tory to join Nigel Farage’s Reform UK Party. Caulfield lost her seat to the Lib Dems at last year’s general election after nearly nine years as the MP for Lewes. She told GB News she joined Reform… Continue reading Former Tory minister Maria Caulfield defects to Reform

I would never have appointed Mandelson had I known full Epstein links – PM 13 minutes ago Sam FrancisPolitical reporter Pool Sir Keir Starmer has said he would “never” have appointed Peter Mandelson as his ambassador to the US if he had known the full details of his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. In… Continue reading I would never have appointed Mandelson had I known full Epstein links – PM

We will never surrender our flag, Sir Keir Starmer says 12 hours ago Tom McArthurBBC News EPA Britain will not surrender its flag to those who wish to use it as a symbol of violence, fear and division, Sir Keir Starmer has said. The prime minister said the flag represents “our diverse country” and he… Continue reading We will never surrender our flag, Sir Keir Starmer says

No 10 questioned Mandelson on Epstein links before appointment 13 hours ago Laura KuenssbergPresenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg PA Media Sir Keir Starmer explicitly asked Lord Mandelson about his links to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein before deciding to appoint him as the UK’s ambassador to the US, the BBC understands. The prime minister is believed… Continue reading No 10 questioned Mandelson on Epstein links before appointment

Starmer defended Mandelson after officials knew about Epstein emails, BBC understands Officials at No 10 and the Foreign Office were aware of supportive emails between Lord Mandelson and paedophile Jeffrey Epstein when the prime minister initially defended the former ambassador on Wednesday, the BBC understands. Sources stressed Sir Keir was not aware of the contents… Continue reading Starmer defended Mandelson after officials knew about Epstein emails, BBC understands

Labour MPs despondent, says minister after Mandelson and Rayner chaos 10 minutes ago Kate WhannelPolitics reporter and Henry ZeffmanChief political correspondent Getty Images Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander has said Labour MPs will be feeling “despondent” following a chaotic week which has seen the sacking of Lord Mandelson and the resignation of Angela Rayner. Sir Keir… Continue reading Labour MPs despondent, says minister after Mandelson and Rayner chaos