Category: UK Politics

Windsor Framework: New Brexit deal about people of Northern Ireland, says Sunak This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News The new Brexit deal agreed with the EU is about “what is best for people in Northern Ireland”… Continue reading Windsor Framework: New Brexit deal about people of Northern Ireland, says Sunak

Northern Ireland Brexit deal: At-a-glance Getty Images UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen have announced they have reached a new deal, aimed at fixing post-Brexit problems in Northern Ireland. The full details of their agreement have just been published, and we’re working to get you a… Continue reading Northern Ireland Brexit deal: At-a-glance

Chris Mason: Brexit breakthrough is moment of political jeopardy By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News “Let’s hope this is one of the last great rollercoaster moments of Brexit.” So said one government figure to me, anticipating an important moment today – but worldly enough to realise it’s not necessarily the end of the story.… Continue reading Chris Mason: Brexit breakthrough is moment of political jeopardy

NI Protocol: ‘Final talks’ due between Rishi Sunak and Ursula von der Leyen Reuters By Lauren Turner BBC News Rishi Sunak and the European Commission president are due to hold “final talks” on a new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland on Monday, Downing Street says. The prime minister and Ursula von der Leyen will meet… Continue reading NI Protocol: ‘Final talks’ due between Rishi Sunak and Ursula von der Leyen

Dominic Raab says he would resign if bullying claims upheld This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has said he would resign if an inquiry finds he has bullied civil servants. A senior lawyer is investigating eight complaints of… Continue reading Dominic Raab says he would resign if bullying claims upheld

Sunak: I’m giving everything to get NI Brexit deal done Reuters By Lauren Turner BBC News Rishi Sunak says he is “giving everything” this weekend to secure a new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland, and he wants “to get the job done”. But the prime minister said no agreement had yet been made between the… Continue reading Sunak: I’m giving everything to get NI Brexit deal done

Northern Ireland Protocol: New Brexit deal ‘inching towards conclusion’ This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Chris Mason & Lauren Turner Political editor, BBC News A new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland is not yet done but is “inching towards a conclusion”, Irish… Continue reading Northern Ireland Protocol: New Brexit deal ‘inching towards conclusion’

NI Protocol: UK and EU appear to be on brink of new Brexit deal EPA By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News The UK and the European Union appear to be on the brink of completing a new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland. A No 10 source describes the negotiations as “positive”. King Charles had… Continue reading NI Protocol: UK and EU appear to be on brink of new Brexit deal

Kate Forbes, Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf will fight SNP leadership contest PA Media Three candidates will take part in the contest to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and first minister. MSPs Kate Forbes, Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf had all met the threshold for nominations by the noon deadline. The ballot of SNP… Continue reading Kate Forbes, Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf will fight SNP leadership contest

Keir Starmer unveils Labour’s five missions for the country Getty Images Sir Keir Starmer will outline the five “missions” he will put at the centre of his party’s offer to voters at the next election in a speech in Manchester. One of the Labour leader’s goals will be to make the UK the highest-growth economy… Continue reading Keir Starmer unveils Labour’s five missions for the country