Category: UK Politics

A Stormont deal is agreed – what happens next?

A Stormont deal is agreed – what happens next? Pool By Jayne McCormack BBC News NI Political Correspondent Devolved government in Northern Ireland will be restored after a 23-month hiatus, following a decision by the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). It had been blocking the working of an assembly and executive over concerns about post-Brexit trade… Continue reading A Stormont deal is agreed – what happens next?

Rwanda Bill criticised by peers at first stage in House of Lords

Rwanda Bill criticised by peers at first stage in House of Lords Reuters By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News Rishi Sunak’s flagship Rwanda bill has faced strong criticism during its first debate in the House of Lords. Peers including the Archbishop of Canterbury attacked the principles of the bill, while the Liberal Democrats tried… Continue reading Rwanda Bill criticised by peers at first stage in House of Lords

Disposable vapes to be banned for children’s health, government says

Disposable vapes to be banned for children’s health, government says Getty Images By Hugh Pym, health editor, & Christy Cooney BBC News Disposable vapes are set to be banned as part of plans to tackle the rising number of young people taking up vaping, the government says. Measures will also be introduced to prevent vapes… Continue reading Disposable vapes to be banned for children’s health, government says

UK halts trade negotiations with Canada over hormones in beef ban

UK halts trade negotiations with Canada over hormones in beef ban Getty Images By Paul Seddon Politics reporter The UK has stopped its trade talks with Canada, after nearly two years of negotiations on a post-Brexit agreement. Trade between the two countries currently takes place under the terms of a deal the UK rolled over… Continue reading UK halts trade negotiations with Canada over hormones in beef ban

Downing Street insists most Tory MPs support Sunak as leader

Downing Street insists most Tory MPs support Sunak as leader UK Parliament/Maria Unger By Becky Morton Political reporter Downing Street has insisted most Tory MPs support Rishi Sunak’s leadership, after a former cabinet minister called for the PM to be ousted. Sir Simon Clarke has warned the party will be “massacred” at the next general… Continue reading Downing Street insists most Tory MPs support Sunak as leader

Simon Clarke’s call for Rishi Sunak to go sparks backlash

Simon Clarke’s call for Rishi Sunak to go sparks backlash UK Parliament via Reuters By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News A senior Tory MP has called for his party to replace Rishi Sunak as prime minister or be “massacred” in the general election. Writing in the Telegraph, former cabinet minister Sir Simon Clarke said… Continue reading Simon Clarke’s call for Rishi Sunak to go sparks backlash

Laura Kuenssberg: Why is Humza Yousaf predicting ‘inevitable’ Keir Starmer victory?

Laura Kuenssberg: Why is Humza Yousaf predicting ‘inevitable’ Keir Starmer victory? Getty Images By Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg Something strange is happening in part of the UK. Normally, when we ask politicians who they think will win an election they are performatively shy. “Ooh, I couldn’t possibly say,” or, “You should know… Continue reading Laura Kuenssberg: Why is Humza Yousaf predicting ‘inevitable’ Keir Starmer victory?