Category: UK Politics

Local elections 2023: Polls close across England PA Media The polls for more than 8,000 council seats on 230 councils, and four mayors, across England have closed. Millions of votes will now be counted in the first big test of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s electoral popularity. Some people were unable to cast their vote due… Continue reading Local elections 2023: Polls close across England

Local elections 2023: Polls to open across England Getty Images Millions of people are expected to take part in local elections across England, when polling stations open at 07:00 BST. About 8,000 councillors are being elected in 230 councils, as voters choose who they want to run services in their local area. Voters in Bedford,… Continue reading Local elections 2023: Polls to open across England

Local elections 2023: Leaders to make final pitch to voters Getty Images Party leaders are making their final pitch to voters on the last day of campaigning for local elections across England. They are set to visit battleground areas before polls open on Thursday to elect around 8,000 councillors and four local mayors. The polls… Continue reading Local elections 2023: Leaders to make final pitch to voters

Sue Gray chose not to engage with Labour job inquiry, minister says PA Media Senior civil servant Sue Gray has chosen not to be interviewed as part of a Cabinet Office inquiry over talks with Labour about a senior party role, a minister has said. Ms Gray was offered a job as Labour leader Sir… Continue reading Sue Gray chose not to engage with Labour job inquiry, minister says

I am confident Sue Gray did not break rules – Keir Starmer PA Media Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says he is confident that senior civil servant Sue Gray has not broken any rules in talking to Labour about a role. Ms Gray was offered a job as Sir Keir’s chief of staff in March.… Continue reading I am confident Sue Gray did not break rules – Keir Starmer

Rail strikes cynically targeting Eurovision, transport minister says This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Joshua Nevett BBC News Transport Secretary Mark Harper has accused the RMT transport union of “cynically targeting the Eurovision song contest” by calling strikes on the day of… Continue reading Rail strikes cynically targeting Eurovision, transport minister says

SNP plays longer game in bid for Scottish independence Getty Images By Chris Mason & Nick Eardley BBC political editor & chief political correspondent Support for Scottish independence needs to be higher and more consistent to force another referendum, the new SNP leadership believes. In a rethink of strategy, Scotland’s First Minister and the new… Continue reading SNP plays longer game in bid for Scottish independence

MP Julian Knight faces fresh misconduct allegations, BBC is told HoC By Ione Wells Political correspondent Four women have made complaints to parliamentary authorities about MP Julian Knight since police dropped an investigation into him, the BBC has been told. The fresh complaints are thought to allege inappropriate comments and behaviour. The BBC has also… Continue reading MP Julian Knight faces fresh misconduct allegations, BBC is told

Richard Sharp: Report on appointment of BBC chairman expected PA Media By Nick Eardley BBC chief political correspondent A report examining the appointment of the BBC’s chairman Richard Sharp is expected imminently. It looks at whether Mr Sharp properly disclosed details of any involvement in the facilitation of a £800,000 loan guarantee to the then… Continue reading Richard Sharp: Report on appointment of BBC chairman expected

Migration plans are compassionate, says Suella Braverman Getty Images Suella Braverman has insisted her migration plan is compassionate, after Britain’s rights watchdog said it put people at risk of serious harm. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) says the Illegal Migration Bill penalises refugees and could breach international law. But the home secretary denied… Continue reading Migration plans are compassionate, says Suella Braverman