Sturgeon tells BBC: I’m serving a sentence for crime I didn’t commit In the interview to be broadcast on Sunday, Sturgeon said: “For my own sake, but for the sake of people out there, a lot of women who end up finding themselves blamed for the actions of the men in their lives, I’m not… Continue reading Sturgeon tells BBC: I’m serving a sentence for crime I didn’t commit
Category: UK Politics
Starmer defends policy decisions as he hits back at Blair
Starmer defends policy decisions as he hits back at Blair [unable to retrieve full-text content]Former Labour PM Sir Tony Blair has accused the government of having “no coherent plan” for the country.Published at Thu, 28 May 2026 15:35:17 +0000
Burnham accuses Blair of ignoring inequality as he hits back at ex-PM
Burnham accuses Blair of ignoring inequality as he hits back at ex-PM [unable to retrieve full-text content]The Labour mayor and by-election candidate rejects the former PM’s call to embrace the “radical centre”.Published at Wed, 27 May 2026 14:49:16 +0000
Labour has ‘no coherent plan’ for country, says Blair
Labour has ‘no coherent plan’ for country, says Blair [unable to retrieve full-text content]The ex-Labour PM says Sir Keir Starmer’s government is in the “wrong position” ahead of the next election.Published at Wed, 27 May 2026 07:55:19 +0000
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell in custody after admitting £400,000 embezzlement
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell in custody after admitting £400,000 embezzlement [unable to retrieve full-text content]The estranged husband of former Scotland first minister Nicola Sturgeon is remanded in custody after pleading guilty.Published at Mon, 25 May 2026 13:08:21 +0000
‘Shameful’ more spent on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn
‘Shameful’ more spent on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn [unable to retrieve full-text content]Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn.Published at Sat, 23 May 2026 12:00:31 +0000
Borrowing in April hit highest level since Covid
Borrowing in April hit highest level since Covid [unable to retrieve full-text content]Borrowing was higher than expected last month and retail sales fell as fuel prices surged.Published at Fri, 22 May 2026 09:36:13 +0000
Chris Mason: Reeves’ summer savings drive won’t stretch to energy bills
Chris Mason: Reeves’ summer savings drive won’t stretch to energy bills [unable to retrieve full-text content]The chancellor is announcing measures aimed at easing the cost of living – but no help yet with energy bills.Published at Thu, 21 May 2026 07:44:15 +0000
UK waters down new Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise
UK waters down new Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise [unable to retrieve full-text content]The change reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.Published at Wed, 20 May 2026 13:45:49 +0000
Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield
Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield [unable to retrieve full-text content]The Labour Party formally announces Andy Burnham as its candidate to stand in the Makerfield by-election.Published at Tue, 19 May 2026 12:52:33 +0000