Category: UK Politics

Sunak promises ‘comprehensive’ blood compensation This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By André Rhoden-Paul BBC News Rishi Sunak has promised to pay “comprehensive compensation” to people affected by the infected blood scandal. The prime minister said the government would pay “whatever it costs”… Continue reading Sunak promises ‘comprehensive’ blood compensation

Infected blood was decades-long moral failure – PM This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Nick Triggle and Jim Reed BBC News Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he is truly sorry for the failures over the infected blood scandal, calling it a decades-long… Continue reading Infected blood was decades-long moral failure – PM

Infected blood scandal covered up after victims exposed to risks – inquiry ReutersCopyright: Reuters It has taken decades to get to this point – and that has been a big frustration for campaigners. In other countries – from France to Japan – investigations into the medical disaster were completed many years ago. In some cases,… Continue reading Infected blood scandal covered up after victims exposed to risks – inquiry

Victims await report into biggest ever NHS disaster Getty Images By Nick Triggle and Jim Reed BBC News The public inquiry into the infected blood scandal, known as the biggest treatment disaster in NHS history, is due to publish its findings. More than 30,000 people were infected with HIV and hepatitis C from 1970 to… Continue reading Victims await report into biggest ever NHS disaster

Pressure piles on Wales’ FM as Plaid ends deal PA Media Iolo Cheung BBC News Catriona Aitken BBC News 17 May 2024, 14:49 BST Updated 12 minutes ago Plaid Cymru has ended its co-operation deal with Labour in Wales immediately, piling more pressure on First Minister Vaughan Gething. Plaid leader Rhun ap Iorwerth said he… Continue reading Pressure piles on Wales’ FM as Plaid ends deal

Chris Mason: What the razzmatazz and promises tell you about Labour PA Media Chris Mason Political editor @ChrisMasonBBC 45 minutes ago Labour is leaving absolutely nothing to chance. With four consecutive general election defeats tattooed across its psychology, it is a party now burning with a determination to do what history tells us it manages… Continue reading Chris Mason: What the razzmatazz and promises tell you about Labour

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