Category: UK Politics

Good Friday Agreement: Rishi Sunak calls on Stormont return ahead of Joe Biden visit Reuters By Ali Gordon BBC News NI Rishi Sunak has praised the “bravery, perseverance and political imagination” shown by the leaders who shaped Northern Ireland’s peace deal. The 1998 Good Friday Agreement ended Northern Ireland’s decades-long violent conflict known as the… Continue reading Good Friday Agreement: Rishi Sunak calls on Stormont return ahead of Joe Biden visit

Last few days ‘difficult and traumatic’, says Sturgeon PA Media Nicola Sturgeon has said she wants to get on with her life and her job after a week that saw her husband arrested and her home searched by police. Scotland’s former first minister was speaking for the first time since Peter Murrell was questioned over… Continue reading Last few days ‘difficult and traumatic’, says Sturgeon

SNP facing ‘biggest crisis in 50 years’ – Mike Russell PA Media The president of the SNP has said he does not think independence can be achieved “right now” as police continue investigating the party’s finances. The former minister also admitted his party is facing its biggest crisis in 50 years. His comments follow the… Continue reading SNP facing ‘biggest crisis in 50 years’ – Mike Russell

Scott Benton suspended as Tory MP after lobbying sting Times newspaper Scott Benton has been suspended as a Conservative MP after he was filmed offering to lobby ministers for a fake company in a newspaper sting. Mr Benton had the party whip removed after referring himself to Parliament’s standards watchdog. It comes after a Times… Continue reading Scott Benton suspended as Tory MP after lobbying sting

Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell released without charge after arrest PA Media Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has been released without charge by the police, pending further investigation into party finances. Mr Murrell, 58, the husband of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon was arrested on Wednesday morning. He was questioned while police searched their… Continue reading Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell released without charge after arrest

Sturgeon’s husband arrested in SNP finance probe PA Media The husband of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested in connection with an investigation into Scottish National Party finances. Peter Murrell, 58, was taken into police custody on Wednesday morning. Police Scotland said officers were carrying out searches at “a number of addresses as… Continue reading Sturgeon’s husband arrested in SNP finance probe

UK failing citizens over hostage-taking, MPs say PA Media By Becky Morton Political reporter The UK’s response to the plight of those taken hostage is failing British citizens, a group of MPs have warned. The Foreign Affairs Committee highlighted examples of “ministerial clumsiness” and “hurtful comments” in its communication with families. Conservative MP Alicia Kearns… Continue reading UK failing citizens over hostage-taking, MPs say

Social care reform funding halved for England, government confirms Getty Images By Helen Catt & James Gregory BBC News Funding promised to develop the social care workforce in England has been halved, the government has confirmed. In 2021 the government pledged “at least” £500 million for reforms, to be spent on training places and technology… Continue reading Social care reform funding halved for England, government confirms

Rishi Sunak criticises political correctness over grooming gangs PA Media By Jemma Crew & Tom Symonds BBC News Victims of grooming gangs have been ignored because of political correctness, Rishi Sunak said as he set out plans for a police taskforce. Specialist officers supported by the National Crime Agency will be sent to help forces… Continue reading Rishi Sunak criticises political correctness over grooming gangs

Suella Braverman: No set date for stopping Channel crossings This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Becky Morton & Laura Kuenssberg BBC News Suella Braverman has refused to commit to a date for achieving the government’s aim of stopping small migrant boats crossing… Continue reading Suella Braverman: No set date for stopping Channel crossings