Category: UK Politics

Rishi Sunak suggests general election in second half of year This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Chas Geiger & Henry Zeffman BBC Politics Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he is working on the assumption that he will hold a general election “in… Continue reading Rishi Sunak suggests general election in second half of year

Tory MP Nadhim Zahawi plays himself in Post Office scandal TV drama This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Chas Geiger Political reporter Former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has made a surprise appearance in an ITV drama about the Post Office IT scandal. He… Continue reading Tory MP Nadhim Zahawi plays himself in Post Office scandal TV drama

Keir Starmer seeks new year boost before 2024 election Getty Images By Chris Mason, political editor BBC News Politics is waking from its Christmassy slumber. And I know what you are thinking: never mind all the noise, tell me when the general election is going to be. Well, I would if I could, but I… Continue reading Keir Starmer seeks new year boost before 2024 election

Junior doctors’ strike: Give us credible offer and we’ll end strikes, says BMA PA Media By Nick Triggle Health correspondent The British Medical Association (BMA) has said it would be prepared to end its six-day walkout in England if the government made it a “credible” offer. Junior doctors started strike action at 07:00 GMT on… Continue reading Junior doctors’ strike: Give us credible offer and we’ll end strikes, says BMA

James Cleverly insists older asylum case backlog dealt with PA Media By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News The home secretary has rejected claims that the government was wrong to say it has cleared the backlog of older asylum cases – despite new figures showing thousands of cases remain unresolved. James Cleverly said “every single”… Continue reading James Cleverly insists older asylum case backlog dealt with

Justin Welby: Political leaders should treat opponents as human beings By Emily Atkinson BBC News The Archbishop of Canterbury has urged politicians not to treat their opponents as enemies but fellow human beings. Speaking to the BBC, the Most Rev Justin Welby warned Britain’s leaders to avoid divisive topics. But he said our capacity “to… Continue reading Justin Welby: Political leaders should treat opponents as human beings

Liz Truss unveils resignation honours list EPA By Brian Wheeler & Peter Saull BBC News Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister Liz Truss has unveiled her resignation honours list, sparking an angry backlash from some critics. Ms Truss, who spent 49 days in office, nominated Conservative donor Jon Moynihan and ex-Vote Leave chief Matthew Elliott for seats… Continue reading Liz Truss unveils resignation honours list

Treasury says 2024 Budget to be held on 6 March PA Media Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver the 2024 spring Budget on 6 March, the Treasury has said. It will include the government’s tax and spending plans as well as new growth and borrowing forecasts. It could be the last chance for the government to… Continue reading Treasury says 2024 Budget to be held on 6 March

Metric measurement rules to stay after Brexit review Getty Images By Paul Seddon Politics reporter The government has confirmed it is not planning to change the rules on selling in imperial measures after Brexit. Ministers looked at changing laws inherited from the EU that mean traders can use Britain’s traditional weighing system only alongside the… Continue reading Metric measurement rules to stay after Brexit review

New £38,700 visa rule will be introduced in early 2025, says Rishi Sunak Plans requiring people to earn £38,700 a year before bringing family to the UK will be introduced in early 2025, Rishi Sunak has said. The rise from the current £18,600 level was announced earlier this month and had been scheduled for the… Continue reading New £38,700 visa rule will be introduced in early 2025, says Rishi Sunak