Category: UK Politics

Starmer to urge Sunak to put NI above ‘Brexit purity cult’ Getty Images By Iain McDowell BBC News NI Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is to urge Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to put Northern Ireland “above a Brexit purity cult” within the Conservative Party. He will use a speech in Belfast to tell the PM… Continue reading Starmer to urge Sunak to put NI above ‘Brexit purity cult’

Rishi Sunak facing major Tory rebellion over internet safety law Getty Images By Paul Seddon & Oscar Bentley BBC News Rishi Sunak is facing a major backbench rebellion over the government’s plans to prevent harmful material on the internet. Thirty-six Tory MPs are backing a plan to make social media bosses face prison if they… Continue reading Rishi Sunak facing major Tory rebellion over internet safety law

PMQs: Rishi Sunak says he is registered with NHS doctor This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. The prime minister has told MPs he is registered with an NHS GP but has used “independent healthcare in the past”. Rishi Sunak had previously refused to… Continue reading PMQs: Rishi Sunak says he is registered with NHS doctor

NHS bosses fear impact of second ambulance strike PA Media By Nick Eardley and Nick Triggle BBC News The impact of Wednesday’s ambulance strike in England and Wales is likely to be worse than that of the one before Christmas, NHS managers are warning. Thousands of paramedics and support staff will walk out for the… Continue reading NHS bosses fear impact of second ambulance strike

Labour to unveil plan to help jobseekers find work EPA By Iain Watson & Paul Seddon BBC News Labour’s shadow work and pensions secretary is set to unveil plans to encourage older workers and those with medical conditions back into work. In a speech, Jonathan Ashworth will promise improved support for those who have recently… Continue reading Labour to unveil plan to help jobseekers find work

Rishi Sunak refuses to say if he uses private GP This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has repeatedly refused to say whether he uses private healthcare, insisting it is “not really relevant”. Mr Sunak… Continue reading Rishi Sunak refuses to say if he uses private GP

Lawyers expect court challenge to anti-strike laws This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Lawyers say they expect the UK government’s planned laws on enforcing minimum service levels during strikes to be hampered by legal challenges. Unions could be… Continue reading Lawyers expect court challenge to anti-strike laws

Keir Starmer embraces Brexit slogan with ‘take back control’ pledge This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Becky Morton Political reporter Sir Keir Starmer has promised a new “take back control” bill to transfer powers from Westminster to communities. In his first speech… Continue reading Keir Starmer embraces Brexit slogan with ‘take back control’ pledge

Labour won’t spend its way out of Tory ‘mess’, says Sir Keir Starmer PA Media By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News Sir Keir Starmer is to warn that Labour “won’t be able to spend our way out” of the “mess” left by Tories – even though he recognises the need for investment. In his… Continue reading Labour won’t spend its way out of Tory ‘mess’, says Sir Keir Starmer

Senior Tories urge Rishi Sunak to prioritise childcare reform Getty Images By Becky Morton BBC political reporter Senior Conservative MPs are urging Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to prioritise childcare reforms, arguing it is too expensive for parents. Robin Walker, chairman of the Commons education committee, said his party needed “a serious set of policies” on… Continue reading Senior Tories urge Rishi Sunak to prioritise childcare reform