Category: UK Politics

Nicola Sturgeon: Search begins to find successor This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. The search for a new First Minister of Scotland has begun after Nicola Sturgeon’s surprise decision to stand down. The SNP leader made the announcement on Wednesday after more than… Continue reading Nicola Sturgeon: Search begins to find successor

Nicola Sturgeon says time is right to resign as Scotland’s first minister This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Glenn Campbell Political editor, BBC Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has announced she is resigning as Scotland’s first minister after more than eight years in the… Continue reading Nicola Sturgeon says time is right to resign as Scotland’s first minister

Sir Keir Starmer tells Labour left to back him or leave the party PA Media Sir Keir Starmer has told Labour’s left to back him or leave over his reforms to end antisemitism in the party. Writing in the Times, the Labour leader told members not accepting the change: “Nobody is forcing you to stay”.… Continue reading Sir Keir Starmer tells Labour left to back him or leave the party

Council tax: Millions facing 5% increases from April Getty Images By Alex Forsyth Political correspondent, BBC News Millions of households are facing an increase in their council tax from April, as local authorities try to balance their books. The County Councils Network (CCN) found three-quarters of English councils with social care duties that have published… Continue reading Council tax: Millions facing 5% increases from April

Labour accuse Tories of spending sprees on hotels, dining and gifts EPA Labour has accused the Conservative government of overseeing “lavish spending” on hotels, hospitality and other costs using taxpayer-funded debit cards. The bills have been highlighted in a Labour study of spending on government debit cards in 2021. Examples of bills include £3,393 on… Continue reading Labour accuse Tories of spending sprees on hotels, dining and gifts

Laura Kuenssberg: Jets to Ukraine decision ‘not easy’ says Poland By Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg One of Ukraine’s closest allies has cast doubt on whether it would be able to supply President Volodymyr Zelenksy with the fighter jets he says are needed to win the war with Russia. Poland’s President, Andrzej Duda… Continue reading Laura Kuenssberg: Jets to Ukraine decision ‘not easy’ says Poland

West Lancashire: Tories out of road, say Labour after by-election win PA Media Labour’s victory in the West Lancashire by-election shows the Conservatives have “run out of road,” Rachel Reeves has said. The shadow chancellor said the result, which saw a 10.5% swing from the Tories, had sent a “clear message” to Rishi Sunak. The… Continue reading West Lancashire: Tories out of road, say Labour after by-election win

UK pays EU £1.7bn to settle long-running import fraud case PA Media By Kate Whannel Political reporter The UK has announced it will pay the European Commission a further £1.7bn (€1.9bn) to settle a long-running dispute with the EU over import fraud. In 2018, the commission sued the UK for €2.7bn, on the grounds the… Continue reading UK pays EU £1.7bn to settle long-running import fraud case

Ukraine: No immediate transfer of UK fighter jets – Wallace Reuters By James Landale & Jonathan Beale BBC News There will be no immediate transfer of UK fighter jets to Ukraine, the defence secretary has said. Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky renewed his call for fighter jets during a visit to the UK on Wednesday –… Continue reading Ukraine: No immediate transfer of UK fighter jets – Wallace

MP Lee Anderson: New deputy Tory chairman clashes with radio presenter House of Commons By George Torr BBC News The new deputy chairman of the Conservative party has clashed with a radio presenter over accusations of dishonesty. Ashfield MP Lee Anderson was asked by BBC Radio Nottingham presenter Verity Cowley about a video of him… Continue reading MP Lee Anderson: New deputy Tory chairman clashes with radio presenter