Tory activist ‘appalled’ by party’s actions over MP By Nick Eardley & Isabella Allen BBC News The Tory activist allegedly called by an MP in the early hours of the morning asking for money has told the BBC she is “appalled” by the party’s response. Katie Fieldhouse says Mark Menzies rang her at 3:15am one… Continue reading Tory activist ‘appalled’ by party’s actions over MP

Lords continue to insist on Rwanda bill changes Reuters By Paul Seddon & Jennifer McKiernan Politics reporters The government’s showdown with the House of Lords over its Rwanda deportation bill continues. Peers have voted to demand changes to the bill, including an amendment which would ban sending people who have assisted the UK military to… Continue reading Lords continue to insist on Rwanda bill changes

Cameron in Israel to urge against war with Iran By James Landale Diplomatic correspondent, in Jerusalem Lord Cameron has urged Israel to do “as little as possible to escalate” tensions in the Middle East, ahead of talks with PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel has vowed to retaliate after Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone attack at the… Continue reading Cameron in Israel to urge against war with Iran

No liberty in addiction, says minister on smoking ban EPA By Kate Whannel Political reporter, BBC News The health secretary has told MPs “there is no liberty in addiction”, as she defended plans to ban today’s teenagers from ever buying cigarettes against critics in her own party. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill would make it… Continue reading No liberty in addiction, says minister on smoking ban

MPs to vote on PM’s smoking ban bill Getty Images By Jennifer McKiernan & Helen Catt BBC Politics MPs are to debate plans for some of the world’s toughest anti-tobacco laws. Rishi Sunak wants to make Generation Alpha, born since 2009, the UK’s first smoke-free generation in a major public health intervention. Anyone turning 15… Continue reading MPs to vote on PM’s smoking ban bill

Sunak urges restraint after Iran attack on Israel House of Commons By James Gregory & Ian Casey BBC News Rishi Sunak has called on “all sides” to “show restraint” after Iran’s attack on Israel on Saturday. The PM said he would speak to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu to express solidarity and also discuss how… Continue reading Sunak urges restraint after Iran attack on Israel

‘All sides must show restraint’ says Sunak, as Israel considers Iran response In reply, Sunak welcomes Starmer’s support of the government’s stance. He says G7 leaders spoke yesterday and agreed to coordinate actions to “counter the Iranian regime and its proxies”. He adds that an announcement with details will come “at the appropriate time”. Over… Continue reading ‘All sides must show restraint’ says Sunak, as Israel considers Iran response

Boycott of Downing Street Eid celebration planned EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock By Asad Ahmad BBC News, London Some Conservative politicians as well as business and charity leaders have said they will boycott the government’s Eid event over its support of Israel. The annual event, hosted by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, is set to take place in Downing Street… Continue reading Boycott of Downing Street Eid celebration planned

RAF jets shot down a number of Iran drones – Sunak Reuters By James Gregory & Adam Durbin BBC News British fighter jets shot down “a number of drones” fired at Israel from Iran, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said. The UK was one of several countries, including the US, which helped counter Iran’s unprecedented attack… Continue reading RAF jets shot down a number of Iran drones – Sunak