Category: UK Politics

MPs to debate assisted dying bill again after major changes 4 hours ago Sam Francis Political reporter Harry Farley Political correspondent Getty Images MPs will debate a bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales for the first time since significant changes were made to it. The bill passed the first stage of the… Continue reading MPs to debate assisted dying bill again after major changes

UK in talks on ‘return hubs’ for failed asylum seekers The UK is in talks with other countries to set up overseas “return hubs” for failed asylum seekers, Sir Keir Starmer has said on his first official visit to Albania. The prime minister said the government had begun discussions about sending asylum seekers abroad for… Continue reading UK in talks on ‘return hubs’ for failed asylum seekers

Prison shake-up announced to deal with overcrowding Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced limits on how long some offenders can be returned to prison, in a bid to stop jails running out of places. Under the shake-up, offenders recalled to prison, for breaching their licences will be released after a fixed 28-day period in England… Continue reading Prison shake-up announced to deal with overcrowding

Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe will not face criminal charges 5 minutes ago BBC Rupert Lowe, the MP for Great Yarmouth, will not face criminal charges in relation to an allegation of threats, the Crown Prosecution Service has said. Malcolm Mc Haffie, head of the CPS, said it made the decision “following a thorough and detailed… Continue reading Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe will not face criminal charges

MP charged over sex assaults at London’s Groucho Club 3 hours ago Zoe Applegate BBC News, Suffolk PA Media An MP has been charged with two counts of sexual assault that allegedly took place at London’s Groucho Club, the Metropolitan Police have said. Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Patrick Spencer is accused of two… Continue reading MP charged over sex assaults at London’s Groucho Club

Cooper backs PM over ‘island of strangers’ remark Jennifer McKiernan EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has defended the language used by Sir Keir Starmer in a speech to unveil plans to cut immigration. The prime minister said on Monday the UK risked becoming an “an island of strangers” without stricter controls. The phrase has led… Continue reading Cooper backs PM over ‘island of strangers’ remark

Labour’s immigration plans at a glance NurPhoto via Getty Images Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled Labour’s long-awaited plans to cut levels of immigration into the UK. The prime minister said the white paper, setting out proposals for future laws, would make the system “controlled, selective and fair”. Here is a summary of the key measures.… Continue reading Labour’s immigration plans at a glance

Labour to unveil big immigration plans next week – but will they win back votes? 20 hours ago Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg•@bbclaurak BBC “A failed free market experiment” – that’s how the home secretary will describe the approach that’s seen vast numbers of people from around the world come to the UK… Continue reading Labour to unveil big immigration plans next week – but will they win back votes?

Chris Mason: Starmer can claim limited win with America deal It is turning out to be quite the month for trade deals of various complexions. There was the one with India earlier this week, now the pact with the US – and a new deal with the European Union is expected the week after next… Continue reading Chris Mason: Starmer can claim limited win with America deal

What is in the UK-US tariff deal? 50 minutes ago Jennifer Meierhans Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images The US and the UK have reached a deal over tariffs on some goods traded between the countries. US President Donald Trump’s blanket 10% tariffs on imports from countries around the world remains in place and still… Continue reading What is in the UK-US tariff deal?