Category: UK Politics

London Gaza rally: Rishi Sunak vows to hold Met chief ‘accountable’ over march Getty Images By Jacqueline Howard BBC News Rishi Sunak has said he will hold the Met Police chief “accountable” over a pro-Palestinian march set to take place on Armistice Day. The prime minister has criticised the timing of the demonstration in London… Continue reading London Gaza rally: Rishi Sunak vows to hold Met chief ‘accountable’ over march

King sets out PM’s priorities for coming months This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Becky Morton Political reporter Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has put law and order at the centre of the King’s Speech as he sets out his priorities ahead of… Continue reading King sets out PM’s priorities for coming months

Annual oil and gas licences planned with net zero commitment required PA Media By Paul Seddon Politics reporter, BBC News Licences for oil and gas projects in the North Sea are set to be awarded annually, under government plans. There is currently no fixed period between licensing rounds – but this would change under a… Continue reading Annual oil and gas licences planned with net zero commitment required

Keir Starmer: Labour will bulldoze barriers to British success PA Media By Kate Whannel Political reporter Labour would “bulldoze through barriers to British success”, party leader Sir Keir Starmer has said in a speech to businesses in north-east England. The Labour leader vowed to change planning rules and further education in a bid to boost… Continue reading Keir Starmer: Labour will bulldoze barriers to British success

Covid inquiry hears Matt Hancock wanted to decide who lived and died PA Media By Nick Triggle Health correspondent Former health secretary Matt Hancock wanted to decide “who should live and die” if the NHS was overwhelmed, the Covid inquiry has heard. The revelation came to light in evidence presented by Sir Simon Stevens, the… Continue reading Covid inquiry hears Matt Hancock wanted to decide who lived and died

‘Macho’ culture at No 10 harmed Covid response, Helen MacNamara says This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Paul Seddon Politics reporter A “macho” culture in Downing Street harmed the UK’s response to the Covid pandemic, a top official from the time has… Continue reading ‘Macho’ culture at No 10 harmed Covid response, Helen MacNamara says

Keir Starmer to set out policy on Israel-Gaza war amid Labour tensions Reuters By Iain Watson & Becky Morton BBC News Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is to set out his position on the Israel-Gaza war, amid growing tensions within the party over the conflict. In a speech on Tuesday, Sir Keir is expected to… Continue reading Keir Starmer to set out policy on Israel-Gaza war amid Labour tensions

Covid inquiry WhatsApps paint picture of chaos Getty Images By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News Shambolic dysfunction in Downing Street, with thousands upon thousands of lives at stake. That is the claim, to the Covid inquiry, from some of those who worked very closely alongside Boris Johnson during the pandemic. They are painting a… Continue reading Covid inquiry WhatsApps paint picture of chaos

Leasehold law will be in King’s Speech, says housing minister Getty Images Housing minister Rachel Maclean has confirmed a bill to phase out some leaseholds in England and Wales will be included in the King’s Speech. The speech on 7 November will set out government plans for the coming year. Ministers have long-promised to change… Continue reading Leasehold law will be in King’s Speech, says housing minister

Sale of NHS data up to government, says tech boss Any sale of NHS data gathered under a £500m contract would be a decision for the government, the head of a US tech firm has told the BBC. Alex Karp said his firm Palantir would not have access to the data given the way its… Continue reading Sale of NHS data up to government, says tech boss