Category: UK Politics

Key mayor election results due as counting begins in London and West Midlands PA MediaCopyright: PA Media Friday saw the first results of what is likely one of the last big tests of public opinion before a general election – and the results are clear. Labour has gained over 170 council seats, taking control of… Continue reading Key mayor election results due as counting begins in London and West Midlands

Tories see big losses in last pre-general election test PA Media By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News The Conservatives have endured one of their worst local election results in a decade in the last big test of public opinion before a general election. The Tories lost nearly half the seats they contested, with only… Continue reading Tories see big losses in last pre-general election test

Polling stations open for local elections Millions of voters will be casting ballots today. Among the highest profile contests are the by-election in Blackpool South, following the resignation of the former Conservative MP there and 11 races for regional mayors with power over transport, housing and strategic planning. For the first time mayors will be… Continue reading Polling stations open for local elections

Sunak rules out asylum seeker returns from Ireland UK Parliament/PA Media By Chas Geiger BBC politics reporter The UK will not accept the return of asylum seekers from Ireland, the prime minister has told MPs. The Irish government has complained of a significant spike in the number of asylum seekers arriving in Ireland from Northern… Continue reading Sunak rules out asylum seeker returns from Ireland

First failed asylum seeker goes to Rwanda voluntarily Getty Images By Paul Seddon Politics reporter, BBC News The UK has returned a first failed asylum seeker to Rwanda under a voluntary removals programme, it is understood. Under the scheme, announced last month, migrants whose claims are rejected are offered up to £3,000 to move to… Continue reading First failed asylum seeker goes to Rwanda voluntarily

Government denies losing track of likely deportees Getty Images By Harry Farley & Paul Seddon & Dominic Casciani BBC News Most of the asylum seekers initially earmarked for deportation to Rwanda cannot be immediately located, the Home Office has admitted. Documents show 5,700 asylum seekers have been identified in the initial cohort to be sent… Continue reading Government denies losing track of likely deportees

Race begins to replace Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s first minister Good morning and welcome to our live coverage, as the race to replace Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s first minister and SNP leader gets under way. As a reminder, Yousaf announced his resignation yesterday, saying he had “clearly underestimated” the hurt caused by his decision to… Continue reading Race begins to replace Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s first minister

Humza Yousaf quits as Scotland’s first minister PA Media By Stuart Nicolson BBC Scotland News The search has begun for a new first minister of Scotland following Humza Yousaf’s announcement of his intention to quit the role. He made the decision after spending the weekend reflecting on what was best for the SNP, the government… Continue reading Humza Yousaf quits as Scotland’s first minister

Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf to resign Since last night, we heard rumours and whispers that Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf is set to walk away. In the last few minutes, the BBC has established that the first minister will indeed quit – and as early as today. Yousaf’s position seems to have shifted substantially… Continue reading Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf to resign

Minister defends NHS record after MP defects to Labour A minister has defended the government’s record on the NHS, after a former Tory MP defected to Labour. In an exclusive interview with the BBC Dr Dan Poulter said he could not look his NHS colleagues and patients in the eye and stay on as a… Continue reading Minister defends NHS record after MP defects to Labour