Category: UK Politics

Voters aren’t talking about Brexit, says Lib Dem leader PA Media By Jessica Parker BBC political correspondent Re-joining the European Union is currently “off the table”, Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey has said. The party, which was defined by its “Stop Brexit” stance four years ago, is eager to talk about other things –… Continue reading Voters aren’t talking about Brexit, says Lib Dem leader

Rishi Sunak denies his net zero plan is wishful thinking PA Media By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Rishi Sunak has insisted the UK will meet its net zero targets despite being accused of “wishful thinking” by the government’s own climate adviser. In an interview with the BBC, the PM said he was not slowing down… Continue reading Rishi Sunak denies his net zero plan is wishful thinking

Don’t falter on green pledges, Boris Johnson urges Rishi Sunak Getty Images By Paul Seddon Politics reporter Boris Johnson has urged Rishi Sunak not to “falter” on the UK’s climate pledges, after it was revealed he is set to weaken several green policies. The prime minister has brought forward a speech on his net zero… Continue reading Don’t falter on green pledges, Boris Johnson urges Rishi Sunak

PM’s green approach is pragmatic, says Suella Braverman Reuters By Kate Whannel Political reporter, BBC News Home Secretary Suella Braverman has defended the prime minister’s approach to green policies as “pragmatic” after it appears he is set to weaken some green commitments. The plans could include delaying a ban on the sales of new petrol… Continue reading PM’s green approach is pragmatic, says Suella Braverman

Rishi Sunak considers weakening key green policies Getty Images By Henry Zeffman & Chris Mason & Brian Wheeler BBC News Rishi Sunak is considering weakening some of the government’s key green commitments in a major policy shift. It could include delaying a ban on the sales of new petrol and diesel cars and phasing out… Continue reading Rishi Sunak considers weakening key green policies

Migrant hotel costs rise to £8m a day, Home Office figures show PA Media By Sam Francis & Nick Eardley, political correspondent BBC Politics The cost of housing migrants in hotels has risen to £8m a day, according to new figures from the Home Office. The use of hotels has increased over the last few… Continue reading Migrant hotel costs rise to £8m a day, Home Office figures show

Boris Johnson: Officials discussed raising concerns about former PM to Queen PA Media By Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg Senior government officials spoke to Buckingham Palace at the height of the pandemic to express their concern about Boris Johnson’s conduct in office, the BBC has been told. Officials even discussed suggesting to the… Continue reading Boris Johnson: Officials discussed raising concerns about former PM to Queen

Tata Steel: Port Talbot steelworks given £500m by UK government Getty Images By Rowenna Hoskin BBC News Port Talbot’s steelworks will be given up to £500m by the UK government in a bid to keep the plant open and produce steel in a greener way. Tata steel will add £700m of its own as it… Continue reading Tata Steel: Port Talbot steelworks given £500m by UK government

China poses threat to UK way of life, says Rishi Sunak EPA By Gordon Corera and Damian Grammaticas BBC security correspondent & political correspondent Rishi Sunak has said he is “acutely aware of the particular threat to our open and democratic way of life” posed by China’s Communist regime. The prime minister was responding to… Continue reading China poses threat to UK way of life, says Rishi Sunak

Labour seeks new deal with Europe to stop small boats gangs Reuters By Mark Easton & Sam Francis Home editor Sir Keir Starmer is seeking a deal with Europol for a future Labour government, to try to stop gangs bringing people across the channel in small boats. The Labour leader – who is in the… Continue reading Labour seeks new deal with Europe to stop small boats gangs