Category: UK Politics

Keir Starmer to outline six election pledges PA Media By Kate Whannel Political reporter Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is to outline the first steps he would take if his party wins the next election. The six commitments include a border security command to tackle the criminal gangs behind small boat crossings and recruiting 6,500… Continue reading Keir Starmer to outline six election pledges

Court delays imposed after pressure on prison places PA Media By Chris Mason & Jennifer McKiernan Politics team, BBC News Some court appearances will be delayed as part of an emergency measure because of prison overcrowding. The aim is to better manage the flow of cases through magistrates’ courts, the custody service and prisons in… Continue reading Court delays imposed after pressure on prison places

New ships will help fight future wars – Shapps MOD/ PA Kate Whannel BBC Politics 17 minutes ago Up to six amphibious warships planned for the Royal Marines will help fight the “conflicts of the future”, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has said. Speaking to the BBC, he said the ships would be “more flexible” and… Continue reading New ships will help fight future wars – Shapps

PM attacks Starmer on defence as election lines drawn This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Kate Whannel Political reporter, BBC News Keir Starmer would make the UK less safe, Rishi Sunak has claimed in a wide-ranging speech which previewed issues likely to… Continue reading PM attacks Starmer on defence as election lines drawn

Sunak warns of ‘dangerous, transformational’ years in major speech UK PoolCopyright: UK Pool The Labour leader replies to a question from a reporter asking if there should be be an independent investigation into claims the new Labour MP Natalie Elphicke tried to lobby over her husband’s trial and whether she is “a good fit” for… Continue reading Sunak warns of ‘dangerous, transformational’ years in major speech

Elphicke accused of lobbying over husband’s sexual assault case Getty Images By Nick Eardley Political correspondent Natalie Elphicke, the new Labour MP for Dover, has been accused of lobbying ministers over her then-husband Charlie’s sexual assault case. Ms Elphicke is accused of asking Sir Robert Buckland, the then Justice Secretary, to help move the date… Continue reading Elphicke accused of lobbying over husband’s sexual assault case

Sunak says it’ll take time for people feel better as UK exits recession Getty Images Dearbail Jordan Business reporter Faisal Islam Economics editor @faisalislam 10 May 2024, 14:15 BST Updated 30 minutes ago Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that it will “take time” for people to “really feel better” as figures revealed the UK… Continue reading Sunak says it’ll take time for people feel better as UK exits recession

Elphicke apologises for comments on assault victims Getty Images By Becky Morton BBC political reporter MP Natalie Elphicke – who defected from the Tories to Labour – has apologised for comments she made supporting her ex-husband after he was convicted of sexual assault. Charlie Elphicke was found guilty of sexually assaulting two women in 2020.… Continue reading Elphicke apologises for comments on assault victims

Labour insists Elphicke is ‘good fit’ for party Getty Images Labour has defended the decision to welcome Tory defector Natalie Elphicke into the party after some Labour MPs were angered by the decision. Labour chair Anneliese Dodds said the Dover MP – seen as a right winger – was a “good, natural fit” for her… Continue reading Labour insists Elphicke is ‘good fit’ for party

Starmer faces anger after Tory MP’s defection Getty Images By Paul Seddon & Chris Mason BBC News Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to admit Tory MP Natalie Elphicke into Labour has been met with bewilderment by some of his MPs. The Dover MP’s surprise defection from the Conservatives has prompted reaction ranging from delight to anger… Continue reading Starmer faces anger after Tory MP’s defection