Category: UK Politics

Reform UK denies claim it offered Tory Lee Anderson money to defect Getty Images Reform UK leader Richard Tice has denied claims Conservative deputy chairman Lee Anderson was offered money to defect to the party. The Sunday Times reported Mr Anderson had told Tory activists he had been offered “a lot of money” to join… Continue reading Reform UK denies claim it offered Tory Lee Anderson money to defect

Robert Jenrick pressures No 10 with own plan to cut migration EPA By Chris Mason & Sam Francis Political editor and political reporter, BBC News Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick has drawn up a set of proposals to attempt to cut immigration to the UK. The ideas, which he has shared with No 10, are not… Continue reading Robert Jenrick pressures No 10 with own plan to cut migration

Suella Braverman: Migration pressure is unsustainable Getty Images By Becky Morton Political reporter Suella Braverman has said the pressure on public services from migration is “unsustainable”, after figures estimated record levels last year. The former home secretary said the government must “act now” to cut the numbers coming to the UK. Net migration – the… Continue reading Suella Braverman: Migration pressure is unsustainable

National Insurance, benefits, alcohol: Autumn Statement key points Getty Images Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled the contents of his Autumn Statement in the House of Commons. It sets out the government’s tax and spending plans for the year ahead, affecting the take-home pay and household budgets of millions of people, as well as setting out… Continue reading National Insurance, benefits, alcohol: Autumn Statement key points

NI and business tax cuts expected in Autumn Statement HM Treasury By Chris Mason & Sam Francis Political editor and political reporter, BBC News The chancellor is expected to announce a cut in National Insurance for millions of workers in his Autumn Statement later on Wednesday. Jeremy Hunt’s mini-budget will also feature a cut to… Continue reading NI and business tax cuts expected in Autumn Statement

Covid inquiry participants briefed on top official’s health PA Media By Chris Mason & Jim Reed Political editor and health reporter Key participants in the Covid inquiry have been briefed about the cabinet secretary’s health, given the ongoing postponement of his evidence session. It was announced a month ago that Simon Case, the most senior… Continue reading Covid inquiry participants briefed on top official’s health

Rishi Sunak: The time has come to cut tax This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Becky Morton & Henry Zeffman Political reporter and chief political correspondent Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said the government is now able to cut taxes, after the… Continue reading Rishi Sunak: The time has come to cut tax

Autumn Statement: Hunt does not rule out income tax cuts This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Joshua Nevett & Laura Kuenssberg BBC News Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has not ruled out cutting income tax in Wednesday’s Autumn Statement, as he insisted economic growth… Continue reading Autumn Statement: Hunt does not rule out income tax cuts

Rishi Sunak denies ‘tinkering’ to save Rwanda plan 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 Rishi Sunak has denied “tinkering” with the government’s Rwanda plan after his sacked former home secretary accused him of failing to take… Continue reading Rishi Sunak denies ‘tinkering’ to save Rwanda plan

Labour united despite Gaza resignations, says John Healey UK Parliament By Sam Francis Political reporter The Labour party remains united despite a series of frontbench resignations over the Israel-Gaza war, the shadow defence secretary has said. Ten of the party’s frontbenchers quit to vote for an SNP motion in the Commons calling for a ceasefire… Continue reading Labour united despite Gaza resignations, says John Healey