Category: UK Politics

Starmer set to announce UK recognition of Palestinian state 14 minutes ago Harry Farleypolitical correspondent, and Jessica Rawnsley PA Media Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce the UK’s recognition of a Palestinian state in a statement on Sunday afternoon. The prime minister said in July that the UK would shift its position unless Israel… Continue reading Starmer set to announce UK recognition of Palestinian state

Ed Davey loves clowning around, but is it time the Lib Dems got serious? 6 hours ago Laura KuenssbergPresenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg BBC Being ignored is a nightmare for any politician. You don’t win votes if no-one knows who you are. You don’t get a tick in the box if the name on the… Continue reading Ed Davey loves clowning around, but is it time the Lib Dems got serious?

Phillipson suggests two-child benefit cap could be lifted 54 minutes ago Paul SeddonPolitical reporter Getty Images Bridget Phillipson has said scrapping the two-child benefit cap is “on the table”, in the clearest sign yet that ministers could scrap the policy. The education secretary made the comments as she vowed to put child poverty at the… Continue reading Phillipson suggests two-child benefit cap could be lifted

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