Category: UK Politics

Tory MP calls government ‘incompetent’ as she defects to Labour at PMQs

Tory MP calls government ‘incompetent’ as she defects to Labour at PMQs Another one. Another defection. Another Conservative MP giving up on the Conservatives and crossing the floor to Labour. Defections don’t happen very often. Or at least they don’t in normal times. But barely days after Dan Poulter, a former Tory minister, switched to… Continue reading Tory MP calls government ‘incompetent’ as she defects to Labour at PMQs

Reeves: Government ‘gaslighting’ people on economy

Reeves: Government ‘gaslighting’ people on economy Getty Images By Faisal Islam Economics editor The government is “gaslighting” the British people over the state of the economy, the Opposition is to argue. Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves will tell business leaders in a speech on Tuesday the government’s claims its economic plan is working are “deluded”. It… Continue reading Reeves: Government ‘gaslighting’ people on economy

Key mayor election results due as counting begins in London and West Midlands

Key mayor election results due as counting begins in London and West Midlands PA MediaCopyright: PA Media Friday saw the first results of what is likely one of the last big tests of public opinion before a general election – and the results are clear. Labour has gained over 170 council seats, taking control of… Continue reading Key mayor election results due as counting begins in London and West Midlands

Tories see big losses in last pre-general election test

Tories see big losses in last pre-general election test PA Media By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News The Conservatives have endured one of their worst local election results in a decade in the last big test of public opinion before a general election. The Tories lost nearly half the seats they contested, with only… Continue reading Tories see big losses in last pre-general election test

Polling stations open for local elections

Polling stations open for local elections Millions of voters will be casting ballots today. Among the highest profile contests are the by-election in Blackpool South, following the resignation of the former Conservative MP there and 11 races for regional mayors with power over transport, housing and strategic planning. For the first time mayors will be… Continue reading Polling stations open for local elections

Sunak rules out asylum seeker returns from Ireland

Sunak rules out asylum seeker returns from Ireland UK Parliament/PA Media By Chas Geiger BBC politics reporter The UK will not accept the return of asylum seekers from Ireland, the prime minister has told MPs. The Irish government has complained of a significant spike in the number of asylum seekers arriving in Ireland from Northern… Continue reading Sunak rules out asylum seeker returns from Ireland

First failed asylum seeker goes to Rwanda voluntarily

First failed asylum seeker goes to Rwanda voluntarily Getty Images By Paul Seddon Politics reporter, BBC News The UK has returned a first failed asylum seeker to Rwanda under a voluntary removals programme, it is understood. Under the scheme, announced last month, migrants whose claims are rejected are offered up to £3,000 to move to… Continue reading First failed asylum seeker goes to Rwanda voluntarily

Government denies losing track of likely deportees

Government denies losing track of likely deportees Getty Images By Harry Farley & Paul Seddon & Dominic Casciani BBC News Most of the asylum seekers initially earmarked for deportation to Rwanda cannot be immediately located, the Home Office has admitted. Documents show 5,700 asylum seekers have been identified in the initial cohort to be sent… Continue reading Government denies losing track of likely deportees