Category: UK Politics

Labour withdraws support for Rochdale candidate By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News Labour says it has “withdrawn support” for Rochdale by-election candidate Azhar Ali after his comments on Israel. The BBC understands Mr Ali has been suspended from Labour pending an investigation. The party said the decision was taken after “new information about further… Continue reading Labour withdraws support for Rochdale candidate

Azhar Ali: Labour defends standing by Rochdale by-election candidate PA Media By Kate Whannel Political reporter, BBC News Labour has defended standing by its candidate in the Rochdale by-election, despite his remarks about Israel. Shadow minister Nick Thomas-Symonds told the BBC Azhar Ali’s comments were “completely and utterly unacceptable”. However, he said the prospective MP… Continue reading Azhar Ali: Labour defends standing by Rochdale by-election candidate

No-fault eviction ban by next election, Gove promises This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Becky Morton Political reporter No-fault evictions will be “outlawed” in England by the next general election, Housing Secretary Michael Gove has told the BBC. The Conservatives first promised… Continue reading No-fault eviction ban by next election, Gove promises

Conservative donors and 27-year-old among new peers Getty Images The government has announced 13 new peerages, including several donors to the Tory party, and the youngest ever member of the House of Lords. The list features Stuart Marks, a Conservative treasurer who has donated £119,500 to the party since 2013, and Paul Goodman, editor of… Continue reading Conservative donors and 27-year-old among new peers

Keir Starmer defends Labour U-turn on £28bn green spending This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Paul Seddon BBC political reporter Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he had no choice but to ditch Labour’s £28bn a year green investment pledge. He defended the… Continue reading Keir Starmer defends Labour U-turn on £28bn green spending

Keir Starmer ‘shocked’ by Rishi Sunak trans jibe in Commons By Chas Geiger Political reporter Sir Keir Starmer says he was “shocked” by Rishi Sunak’s jibe about the Labour leader’s definition of a woman on the day Brianna Ghey’s mother was visiting Parliament. The PM had earlier accused him of using the transgender teen’s murder… Continue reading Keir Starmer ‘shocked’ by Rishi Sunak trans jibe in Commons

Rishi Sunak says Keir Starmer sad and wrong to link trans jibe to Brianna Ghey case This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Kate Whannel Political reporter Rishi Sunak has accused Sir Keir Starmer of demonstrating “the worst of politics” for “using the… Continue reading Rishi Sunak says Keir Starmer sad and wrong to link trans jibe to Brianna Ghey case

Rishi Sunak faces calls to apologise over trans jibe to Starmer at PMQs This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Sam Francis & Henry Zeffman BBC Politics Rishi Sunak is facing calls to apologise for a jibe about Sir Keir Starmer’s position on… Continue reading Rishi Sunak faces calls to apologise over trans jibe to Starmer at PMQs

Promise to increase funds to adapt disabled people’s homes shelved Alexa Woodcock By Helen Catt & Adam Smith BBC Politics The government has quietly dropped a commitment to increase the amount of money that disabled people in England can claim to adapt their homes. The Disabled Facilities Grant is used to fund alterations aimed at… Continue reading Promise to increase funds to adapt disabled people’s homes shelved

Rishi Sunak says he was taken by surprise on £1,000 Rwanda bet PA Media By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News The prime minister said he was “taken by surprise” when he agreed to make a £1,000 bet over his Rwanda policy. Rishi Sunak said he was “not a betting person”, but denied it was… Continue reading Rishi Sunak says he was taken by surprise on £1,000 Rwanda bet