Elphicke accused of lobbying over husband’s sexual assault case Getty Images By Nick Eardley Political correspondent Natalie Elphicke, the new Labour MP for Dover, has been accused of lobbying ministers over her then-husband Charlie’s sexual assault case. Ms Elphicke is accused of asking Sir Robert Buckland, the then Justice Secretary, to help move the date… Continue reading Elphicke accused of lobbying over husband’s sexual assault case
Sunak says it’ll take time for people feel better as UK exits recession
Sunak says it’ll take time for people feel better as UK exits recession Getty Images Dearbail Jordan Business reporter Faisal Islam Economics editor @faisalislam 10 May 2024, 14:15 BST Updated 30 minutes ago Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that it will “take time” for people to “really feel better” as figures revealed the UK… Continue reading Sunak says it’ll take time for people feel better as UK exits recession
Elphicke apologises for comments on assault victims
Elphicke apologises for comments on assault victims Getty Images By Becky Morton BBC political reporter MP Natalie Elphicke – who defected from the Tories to Labour – has apologised for comments she made supporting her ex-husband after he was convicted of sexual assault. Charlie Elphicke was found guilty of sexually assaulting two women in 2020.… Continue reading Elphicke apologises for comments on assault victims
Labour insists Elphicke is ‘good fit’ for party
Labour insists Elphicke is ‘good fit’ for party Getty Images Labour has defended the decision to welcome Tory defector Natalie Elphicke into the party after some Labour MPs were angered by the decision. Labour chair Anneliese Dodds said the Dover MP – seen as a right winger – was a “good, natural fit” for her… Continue reading Labour insists Elphicke is ‘good fit’ for party
Starmer faces anger after Tory MP’s defection
Starmer faces anger after Tory MP’s defection Getty Images By Paul Seddon & Chris Mason BBC News Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to admit Tory MP Natalie Elphicke into Labour has been met with bewilderment by some of his MPs. The Dover MP’s surprise defection from the Conservatives has prompted reaction ranging from delight to anger… Continue reading Starmer faces anger after Tory MP’s defection
Tory MP Natalie Elphicke defects to Labour
Tory MP Natalie Elphicke defects to Labour This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Becky Morton Political reporter Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke has defected to the Labour Party, saying the Tories “have become a byword for incompetence and division”. In a statement released… Continue reading Tory MP Natalie Elphicke defects to Labour
Can we really ‘reset the internet’ to make it safer for children?
Can we really ‘reset the internet’ to make it safer for children? Getty images Chris Vallance Technology reporter 10 minutes ago “A major reset of the internet to make it much safer” is how Ofcom’s Gill Whitehead described the communications watchdog’s child safety announcements to me. But can it really deliver that kind of a… Continue reading Can we really ‘reset the internet’ to make it safer for children?
Tory MP calls government ‘incompetent’ as she defects to Labour at PMQs
Tory MP calls government ‘incompetent’ as she defects to Labour at PMQs Another one. Another defection. Another Conservative MP giving up on the Conservatives and crossing the floor to Labour. Defections don’t happen very often. Or at least they don’t in normal times. But barely days after Dan Poulter, a former Tory minister, switched to… Continue reading Tory MP calls government ‘incompetent’ as she defects to Labour at PMQs
Microsoft axes four game studios including Hi-Fi Rush developer
Microsoft axes four game studios including Hi-Fi Rush developer Bethesda Tom Gerken Technology reporter 26 minutes ago Microsoft is shutting four studios, including Tango Gameworks, the developers of Bafta award-winning Hi-Fi Rush. The Tokyo studio is being closed alongside Texas-based Arkane Austin and Canadian developer Alpha Dog Studios. Wisconsin-based Roundhouse Games will be absorbed into… Continue reading Microsoft axes four game studios including Hi-Fi Rush developer
Reeves: Government ‘gaslighting’ people on economy
Reeves: Government ‘gaslighting’ people on economy Getty Images By Faisal Islam Economics editor The government is “gaslighting” the British people over the state of the economy, the Opposition is to argue. Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves will tell business leaders in a speech on Tuesday the government’s claims its economic plan is working are “deluded”. It… Continue reading Reeves: Government ‘gaslighting’ people on economy