Category: UK Politics

SNP’s Ian Blackford accuses Stephen Flynn of giving false assurances over auditors Reuters By Nick Eardley BBC chief political correspondent Senior SNP MPs are at loggerheads after the party’s former Westminster leader accused his successor of giving him false assurances about the group’s auditors. Ian Blackford told the BBC he had been given an assurance… Continue reading SNP’s Ian Blackford accuses Stephen Flynn of giving false assurances over auditors

What photo ID do you need to vote in UK elections? By Lauren Potts BBC News Voters who don’t have an accepted form of photo ID to show at polling stations have until 17:00 BST this afternoon to apply for an alternative. People in England will need to show photo ID before being allowed to… Continue reading What photo ID do you need to vote in UK elections?

Diane Abbott’s comments were antisemitic, Labour leader says Getty Images Comments made by former shadow minister Diane Abbott in a letter were antisemitic, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said. Ms Abbott was suspended as a Labour MP after suggesting Jewish, Irish and Traveller people were not subject to racism “all their lives”. She later… Continue reading Diane Abbott’s comments were antisemitic, Labour leader says

Diane Abbott suspended as Labour MP after racism letter PA Media By Jemma Crew & Helen Catt BBC News Diane Abbott has been suspended as a Labour MP pending an investigation into a letter she wrote about racism to the Observer, the party has said. The politician said “many types of white people with points… Continue reading Diane Abbott suspended as Labour MP after racism letter

Dominic Raab lashes out at ‘flawed’ bullying inquiry as he quits UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor By Ione Wells & Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Dominic Raab has angrily dismissed the findings of a bullying inquiry that has prompted him to resign as justice secretary and deputy prime minister. The five-month probe, by a senior lawyer, was set… Continue reading Dominic Raab lashes out at ‘flawed’ bullying inquiry as he quits

Chris Mason: Raab and Sunak both face moment of jeopardy PA Media By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News Westminster waits. A sense of limbo. The prime minister deciding not to decide, yet, about the future of his deputy, Dominic Raab. The judgement call is binary: keep him, or sack him. Here is what we… Continue reading Chris Mason: Raab and Sunak both face moment of jeopardy

Dominic Raab bullying report expected today EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock By Nick Eardley BBC chief political correspondent A report on allegations of bullying against Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab is expected later today. The government has not officially commented but several sources have told the BBC they expect it to be handed to PM Rishi Sunak, who must… Continue reading Dominic Raab bullying report expected today

Rishi Sunak declares wife’s shares after financial interests row Reuters By Paul Seddon Politics reporter Rishi Sunak has referenced his wife’s shares in a childcare firm in his published list of financial interests, after a conflict-of-interests row. The PM has faced questions over Akshata Murty’s shares in Koru Kids, a childcare agency which could benefit… Continue reading Rishi Sunak declares wife’s shares after financial interests row

SNP treasurer Colin Beattie released without charge Getty Images SNP treasurer Colin Beattie who was arrested by police investigating the party’s finances has been released without charge pending further investigation. The 71-year-old was taken into custody on Tuesday morning and was questioned by Police Scotland detectives. He returned to his home in Dalkeith in Midlothian… Continue reading SNP treasurer Colin Beattie released without charge

Colin Beattie: Police arrest SNP treasurer in finance probe Getty Images SNP treasurer Colin Beattie has been arrested by police investigating the party’s finances. Mr Beattie, 71, has been taken into custody and is being questioned by Police Scotland detectives. A spokesman for the force said the arrest was made in connection with the continuing… Continue reading Colin Beattie: Police arrest SNP treasurer in finance probe