MP son leads tributes to Polly Pocket toy company founder Conservative MP Jesse Norman remembered his father, Sir Torquil Norman, during business questions in the House of Commons. Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025
Starmer ‘deeply concerned’ by Israel’s resumed bombardment of Gaza More than 400 people have been killed in a new wave of air strikes on the Palestinian territory by Israel, which shattered the fragile ceasefire. Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2025
Farage struggles to lead a party that fits into back of a taxi – Starmer Reform UK leader Nigel Farage put his chances of becoming prime minister at ‘about 35% to 45%’ in recent days. Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2025
Minister insists ‘most people’ see need for welfare reform in face of backlash The Resolution Foundation said some people will feel a ‘really significant income loss’ as a result of the changes. Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2025
Diane Abbott in PMQs showdown with Keir Starmer over 'morality' of benefit cuts Diane Abbott accused the Government of balancing ‘the country's books on the back of the most vulnerable and poor in society’ Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2025
Government has ‘no plans at this stage’ to legislate for smacking ban in England Education minister Stephen Morgan responded to calls for change by saying the Government wants to look at evidence from Scotland and Wales. Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2025
MPs encouraged to support proposal to ban smacking in England An amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill would remove the ‘reasonable punishment’ defence for parents and carers. The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025
Canada ‘will never be part of the US’, says new PM Mark Carney amid trade war Former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor sworn in and expected to call election soon The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2025
UK GPs body drops opposition to assisted dying and moves to neutrality Royal College of General Practitioners opposed legalisation for 20 years, but changes stance after member survey The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2025
Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds admits he was wrong to claim he was a solicitor Labour cabinet minister, who has come under pressure over claims on his CV in recent weeks, says it was 'inadvertent error' The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025
‘Job-killing’ Government led by ‘trash’ talker Starmer, claims Badenoch at PMQs The two leaders clashed over the economy and cost of living during their exchanges at Prime Minister’s Questions. Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025
Keir Starmer’s stature continues to grow in office THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: After a shaky start, the prime minister has won effusive tributes from otherwise grudging Tories, while seeing off critics within his party to remain undefeated in the House of Commons. He is the careful, unshowy and assiduous leader the country needs The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025
Raging Labour MP demands action after Israeli minister secretly films her A SENIOR Labour MP has asked the UK Government to intervene after an Israeli foreign minister secretly videoed their private conversation and shared… The National (Scotland) · Mar 11, 2025
Canada’s Liberals made Carney their new leader: What happens next? New Liberal Party leader Mark Carney is set to take over from Justin Trudeau as Canada’s next prime minister. Al Jazeera · Mar 10, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2025 As the youngest peer in the House of Lords, I have a bold plan for this place. Abolish it – me included I came here a year ago because Plaid Cymru seeks to protect Welsh interests. But I think Labour should keep its vow and scrap this chamber, writes Baroness Smith of Llanfaes
Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2025 MP recalls online abuse as she urges women to continue entering politics Rosie Wrighting spoke of her own experiences during a debate on International Women’s Day.
Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025 BBC taking ‘nowhere near enough action’ over Gaza documentary – Nandy The broadcaster has apologised for the making of the programme, about children living in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war.
Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025 Minister ‘pushing for peace’ in Middle East attended jazz club event, MPs hear MP Ellie Chowns was told Middle East minister Hamish Falconer did not reply to her urgent question as he was ‘in the region pushing for a peace deal’.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 5, 2025 Labour minister 'in Middle East for Gaza talks' spotted at London jazz club instead A LABOUR Minister who claimed to be in the Middle East “pushing for a peace deal” was reportedly photographed at a London jazz club instead ...
Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025 Lib Dems leader calls on Starmer to request urgent extradition of Tate brothers Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan are now under criminal investigation in Romania, the US and the UK.
Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025 Swinney ‘all over the place on defence’, claims Scottish Secretary Ian Murray Ian Murray described the SNP leader John Swinney as ‘not credible’ in the House of Commons.
Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025 PM seeks to downplay fears of peacekeeping plan risking conflict with Russia Sir Keir Starmer also paid tribute to British soldiers who have died in conflict in recent years, in an apparent rebuke of US vice-president JD Vance.
The Conversation · Mar 4, 2025 Banning first cousin marriage would be eugenic and ineffective – expert view A bill that proposes to ban first-cousin marriage in the UK will receive its second reading in the House of Commons on March 7.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 2, 2025 Scottish soldiers could be in Ukraine by end of the year, John Swinney says SCOTTISH soldiers could be deployed in Ukraine this year in a peace-keeping role, First Minister John Swinney has said ...
Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2025 Russia accuses UK and France of ‘heating up’ Ukraine war amid defence push The accusation comes as the Prime Minister flies to the US to meet Donald Trump after promising a dramatic increase in defence spending.