Category: UK Politics

Gaza war: Sadiq Khan breaks with Starmer by urging ceasefire PA Media Labour London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, putting him at odds with his party leader Sir Keir Starmer. Sir Keir has stopped short of making such a call, instead backing “humanitarian pauses” in the conflict as… Continue reading Gaza war: Sadiq Khan breaks with Starmer by urging ceasefire

Chris Mason: How much trouble is Starmer in over Gaza stance? PA Media By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News On the horror in the Middle East, and in particular whether there should be a ceasefire in Israel’s bombardment of Gaza, the prime minister and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer have the same position. Israel… Continue reading Chris Mason: How much trouble is Starmer in over Gaza stance?

MP Peter Bone suspended from Commons for bullying PA Media MPs have voted to suspend Peter Bone from the Commons for six weeks after an investigation found he had bullied and was sexually inappropriate around a former member of staff. The move is likely to lead to a by-election in his Wellingborough constituency, a former… Continue reading MP Peter Bone suspended from Commons for bullying

Peter Bone: Abuse by MP left me broken, former aide says This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Hannah Miller & Phil Kemp BBC Politics A former parliamentary staff member has described how “physical, emotional and psychological abuse” by the MP he worked… Continue reading Peter Bone: Abuse by MP left me broken, former aide says

Government to close 50 migrant hotels Getty Images By Nick Eardley & Michael Sheils McNamee BBC News The government is set to confirm plans to end the use of 50 hotels to house migrants by January. In March, the BBC learned around 400 hotels were being used to house record numbers of asylum seekers. On… Continue reading Government to close 50 migrant hotels

Rishi Sunak says Al-Ahli hospital blast likely caused by missile from Gaza This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Rishi Sunak says the UK has judged that the blast at Gaza’s Al-Ahli hospital was likely caused by “a missile, or part of one” fired… Continue reading Rishi Sunak says Al-Ahli hospital blast likely caused by missile from Gaza

Braverman to quiz police boss over Met response at Gaza protest EPA By Helen Catt & Henry Zeffman BBC Politics Home Secretary Suella Braverman is to quiz Met chief Sir Mark Rowley chief about the force’s response to incidents during a pro-Palestinian protest. A video posted online appeared to show a man chanting “jihad” during… Continue reading Braverman to quiz police boss over Met response at Gaza protest

Rishi Sunak renews plea for Gaza aid during visit to Egypt Palestinian Presidency/Anadolu via Getty Images By Adam Durbin BBC News Rishi Sunak has met the Palestinian Authority president in Egypt as part of a tour of the Middle East. Mr Sunak and Mahmoud Abbas jointly condemned Hamas’s attacks on Israel and the PM “expressed… Continue reading Rishi Sunak renews plea for Gaza aid during visit to Egypt

Georgia Harrison ‘had talks’ about becoming Labour MP By James Gregory BBC News TV personality Georgia Harrison has said she has had “serious conversations” with Labour MPs about a bid to represent the party in Essex. The former Love Island star, 28, told the Sun she felt Britain needed “more normal people going into politics”.… Continue reading Georgia Harrison ‘had talks’ about becoming Labour MP

Tamworth and Mid Beds by-elections: Keir Starmer hails results as game-changer 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 Record-breaking wins in two by-elections are a “game changer” which shows Labour can now win anywhere, Sir Keir Starmer… Continue reading Tamworth and Mid Beds by-elections: Keir Starmer hails results as game-changer