Category: UK Politics

Government to outline major overhaul of workers’ rights Getty Images Lora Jones Business reporter, BBC News 1 hour ago A planned overhaul of workers’ rights would give millions of people the right to claim unpaid parental leave and stronger protections from unfair dismissal from their first day in a job. The government is set to… Continue reading Government to outline major overhaul of workers’ rights

Cleverly knocked out of Tory leadership race EPA 9 October 2024, 15:38 BST Updated 19 minutes ago Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch are through to the final round of the Conservative leadership race after knocking out James Cleverly. Former business secretary Kemi Badenoch topped the poll of Tory MPs, securing 42 votes. Jenrick won the… Continue reading Cleverly knocked out of Tory leadership race

Cleverly ahead in Tory race, as Tugendhat voted out PA Media Sam Francis Political reporter @DavidSamFrancis 8 October 2024, 15:32 BST Updated 19 minutes ago Tom Tugendhat has been knocked out of the Conservative leadership race, leaving three candidates to face another round of voting by MPs on Wednesday. James Cleverly leapt into the lead… Continue reading Cleverly ahead in Tory race, as Tugendhat voted out

A day of reflection, Lammy says one year after Hamas attack Reuters 7 October 2024, 12:07 BST Updated 2 hours ago Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said it was “a day of deep reflection and pain”, as he commemorated the victims of Hamas’s 7 October attack on Israel. Lammy described the attack last year, which… Continue reading A day of reflection, Lammy says one year after Hamas attack

Starmer ‘pleased’ assisted dying vote will take place Kate Whannel Political reporter 3 hours ago Sir Keir Starmer has said he is “very pleased” MPs will get the chance to debate and vote on the issue of assisted dying. The prime minister confirmed his government would remain neutral on the subject and that his MPs… Continue reading Starmer ‘pleased’ assisted dying vote will take place

MP in fresh bid to change law on assisted dying This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Kate Whannel Political reporter Vicki Young Deputy political editor 3 October 2024 Proposals to give terminally ill people in England and Wales the right to choose to… Continue reading MP in fresh bid to change law on assisted dying

Conservative leadership hopefuls vow change to win again Reuters Joshua Nevett Political reporter @JoshuaNevett 2 October 2024, 14:15 BST Comments Updated 19 minutes ago The four Conservative leadership hopefuls have set out their visions for reforming the party after its historic defeat in the general election this year. Tom Tugendhat, James Cleverly, Robert Jenrick and… Continue reading Conservative leadership hopefuls vow change to win again

We stand with Israel, says PM after Iranian attack PA Media 1 October 2024, 21:14 BST Updated 8 minutes ago Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has condemned Iran’s attack on Israel, saying he is “deeply concerned that the region is on the brink”. “We stand with Israel and we recognise her right to self-defence in… Continue reading We stand with Israel, says PM after Iranian attack

‘Stop the boats’ slogan was error, says Cleverly PA Chas Geiger Politics reporter Reporting from Birmingham Kate Whannel Politics reporter 30 September 2024, 18:03 BST Updated 14 minutes ago Rishi Sunak’s “Stop the boats” slogan was an “error”, Conservative leadership contender James Cleverly has said. The slogan, adopted in January 2023, referred to the then… Continue reading ‘Stop the boats’ slogan was error, says Cleverly

Stop squabbling, Sunak urges Tories in final speech Brian Wheeler BBC Poliitcs Reporting from Birmingham Joe Pike Political correspondent Reporting from Birmingham 1 minute ago Rishi Sunak has urged the Conservative Party to unite behind whoever wins the contest to replace him as leader. In a speech at the party’s conference in Birmingham, Sunak said:… Continue reading Stop squabbling, Sunak urges Tories in final speech