Category: UK Politics

Chris Mason: Davey pounds Tories in election warm-up speech This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News, in Bournemouth There is a survivor elation vibe to the Liberal Democrats. Eight years on from their near death experience after… Continue reading Chris Mason: Davey pounds Tories in election warm-up speech

HS2: Backlash against scrapping Manchester link grows HS2/PA By Nick Edser Business reporter Scrapping the HS2 rail link to Manchester would be a “gross act of vandalism”, the former chancellor, George Osborne, has said. Writing in The Times, he said cancelling the extension would be an “act of huge economic self-harm”. The government has refused… Continue reading HS2: Backlash against scrapping Manchester link grows

HS2: ‘Crazy’ not to review project over soaring costs – Shapps This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Katy Austin & Lora Jones BBC Business The former transport secretary has said it would be “crazy” not to review plans for the HS2 rail… Continue reading HS2: ‘Crazy’ not to review project over soaring costs – Shapps

Rishi Sunak scraps home energy efficiency taskforce Getty Images By Ione Wells Political correspondent A taskforce to speed up home insulation and boiler upgrades has been disbanded, the BBC can reveal. The group – which included the chair of the National Infrastructure Commission Sir John Armitt and other leading experts – was only launched in… Continue reading Rishi Sunak scraps home energy efficiency taskforce

Lib Dems to launch conference with £5bn-a-year free social care plan Getty Images By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics A plan for free social care in England will be at the centre of the Liberal Democrats’ offer to voters as the party holds its annual conference. The party’s leader Sir Ed Davey will pledge a care… Continue reading Lib Dems to launch conference with £5bn-a-year free social care plan

Voters aren’t talking about Brexit, says Lib Dem leader PA Media By Jessica Parker BBC political correspondent Re-joining the European Union is currently “off the table”, Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey has said. The party, which was defined by its “Stop Brexit” stance four years ago, is eager to talk about other things –… Continue reading Voters aren’t talking about Brexit, says Lib Dem leader

Rishi Sunak denies his net zero plan is wishful thinking PA Media By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Rishi Sunak has insisted the UK will meet its net zero targets despite being accused of “wishful thinking” by the government’s own climate adviser. In an interview with the BBC, the PM said he was not slowing down… Continue reading Rishi Sunak denies his net zero plan is wishful thinking

Don’t falter on green pledges, Boris Johnson urges Rishi Sunak Getty Images By Paul Seddon Politics reporter Boris Johnson has urged Rishi Sunak not to “falter” on the UK’s climate pledges, after it was revealed he is set to weaken several green policies. The prime minister has brought forward a speech on his net zero… Continue reading Don’t falter on green pledges, Boris Johnson urges Rishi Sunak

PM’s green approach is pragmatic, says Suella Braverman Reuters By Kate Whannel Political reporter, BBC News Home Secretary Suella Braverman has defended the prime minister’s approach to green policies as “pragmatic” after it appears he is set to weaken some green commitments. The plans could include delaying a ban on the sales of new petrol… Continue reading PM’s green approach is pragmatic, says Suella Braverman

Rishi Sunak considers weakening key green policies Getty Images By Henry Zeffman & Chris Mason & Brian Wheeler BBC News Rishi Sunak is considering weakening some of the government’s key green commitments in a major policy shift. It could include delaying a ban on the sales of new petrol and diesel cars and phasing out… Continue reading Rishi Sunak considers weakening key green policies