Category: UK Politics

Rochdale loss is Starmer’s worst nightmare, says Galloway So where does this leave the Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer? Galloway claimed in one letter sent to folk here that “if Labour lose this by-election, Sir Keir Starmer could well be forced out as Labour leader. Sir Keir Starmer, a top supporter of Israel, out”. We… Continue reading Rochdale loss is Starmer’s worst nightmare, says Galloway

Counting begins after polls close in Rochdale by-election I’ve never covered a by-election like it. Bizarre, noisy, angry, colourful. 11 candidates, all men. Oh, and wildly unpredictable. Candidates disowned. And the local and the international jostling alongside each other for attention. The big characters: the two former Labour MPs, George Galloway and Simon Danczuk. The… Continue reading Counting begins after polls close in Rochdale by-election

Protests descending into mob rule, PM warns police PA Media By Jennifer McKiernan & Doug Faulkner BBC News Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has warned police chiefs of a “growing consensus that mob rule is replacing democratic rule”. He wants more robust police responses that he says are needed to protect politicians and democratic processes. This… Continue reading Protests descending into mob rule, PM warns police

New funding to help protect MPs from threats By Becky Morton BBC political reporter MPs facing threats to their safety will get extra security, as part of a £31m package to help protect the UK’s democratic processes from disruption, the government has announced. Measures could include the provision of bodyguards for MPs most at risk.… Continue reading New funding to help protect MPs from threats

Hunt considers National Insurance cuts at Budget Getty Images By Faisal Islam & Lucy Hooker BBC News The chancellor is considering a cut in National Insurance, rather than income tax in the Budget, the BBC understands. Jeremy Hunt is expected to make final decisions on his 6 March Budget plans at the end of this… Continue reading Hunt considers National Insurance cuts at Budget

Rishi Sunak urges MPs not to inflame debate amid Lee Anderson row PA Media By Kate Whannel Political reporter, BBC News Rishi Sunak has said comments by the ex-Conservative Party deputy chair Lee Anderson were wrong and not acceptable. On Saturday, Mr Anderson was suspended as a Tory MP after refusing to apologise for saying… Continue reading Rishi Sunak urges MPs not to inflame debate amid Lee Anderson row

Deputy PM declines to say whether MP’s remarks were Islamophobic This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. The deputy prime minister has declined to say whether it was Islamophobic for Lee Anderson to say London Mayor Sadiq Khan is controlled by “Islamists”. Oliver Dowden… Continue reading Deputy PM declines to say whether MP’s remarks were Islamophobic

Lee Anderson: MP suspended from Tory party over ‘Islamists’ comments Getty Images By Thomas Mackintosh BBC News Former Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson has been suspended from the party after “refusing to apologise” for comments aimed at Sadiq Khan. The Conservative Ashfield MP told GB News on Friday “Islamists” had “got control” of the mayor… Continue reading Lee Anderson: MP suspended from Tory party over ‘Islamists’ comments

Political violence review eyes new police powers Getty Images By Peter Saull & Paul Seddon BBC News Police should get extra powers to tackle protests outside Parliament, a government-commissioned review is set to recommend. Details of the unpublished report have emerged amid heightened debate over MPs’ safety following a vote on Gaza. Commons Speaker Sir… Continue reading Political violence review eyes new police powers

Pressure mounts on Commons Speaker to go after Gaza vote chaos UK PARLIAMENT By Paul Seddon Politics reporter, BBC News Sir Lindsay Hoyle is facing mounting pressure to quit as Commons Speaker over his handling of a vote on Gaza. SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn said his decision to pick a Labour motion had seen… Continue reading Pressure mounts on Commons Speaker to go after Gaza vote chaos