Rishi Sunak confirms six Britons among dead in Hamas’ Israel ‘pogrom’ October 16, 2023 Rishi Sunak has confirmed at least six Britons are among the dead in Israel following Hamas’ attacks, which the prime minister branded a ‘pogrom’. The Prime Minister told MPs: “The murdered and the missing come from over 30 countries including the United Kingdom. “The terrible nature of these attacks means it is proving difficult to [...]
Ministers could reopen trade talks with China October 16, 2023 Plans to reconvene a joint trade committee with China are being considered by the government, according to a report. Officials are said to be examining options to strengthen trade ties with the Asian superpower, including relaunching the joint economic and trade committee (JETCO), two people familiar with the discussions told Politico. The UK-China forum has [...]
Ex-Boris Johnson adviser switches sides to boost Labour business plans October 16, 2023 Former Tory adviser Iain Anderson has been recruited to work with Labour on securing closer relations with business.
Trump wants to give evidence in London court over ‘Steele dossier’ October 16, 2023 Donald Trump wants to give evidence in a London court to attempt to prove claims Russia supported his 2016 election campaign are false, the former US president’s lawyers said on Monday as he tried to continue his case against a British private investigations firm. Trump, front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, is suing Orbis [...]
Peter Bone: Tory MP facing suspension over bullying and sexual misconduct claims October 16, 2023 Tory MP Peter Bone has been recommended for a six-week suspension from the Commons after being found to have committed bullying and sexual misconduct against a staff member. Parliament’s Independent Expert Panel said the MP for Wellingborough “committed many varied acts of bullying and one act of sexual misconduct” against a member of his staff [...]
Six killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv continues drone counterstrikes October 16, 2023 Two guided bombs struck key infrastructure in Kherson city, sparking a partial blackout and disruption to the area’s water supply
Humza Yousaf tells Westminster ‘bring it on’ as he shifts strategy for indyref2 October 15, 2023 Humza Yousaf has shifted his strategy towards a second Scottish independence referendum as he told Westminster to “bring it on”. The first minister said the Scottish National Party (SNP) would begin negotiations on leaving the UK if they won a majority of seats (29) in Scotland at a general election. Speaking to the BBC, Yousaf, [...]
Poll bounce for Labour following Starmer ‘glitter bomb’ at party conference October 15, 2023 Labour have seen a bounce in their poll ratings following leader Sir Keir Starmer being sprinkled with glitter during a stage invasion at their party conference. The party’s lead has risen by two points to a 16-point lead over the Conservatives, a rise on their 14-point lead last week, according to a survey by Opinium. [...]
Liz Truss allies set to publish ‘growth budget’ days ahead of autumn statement October 15, 2023 Liz Truss allies are set to publish their so-called ‘growth budget’ just days ahead of Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement. The former Prime Minister, who spent just 49 days in power, set up the Growth Commission after leaving Downing Street in a bid to challenge what she termed ‘Treasury orthodoxy’. Now the task force has announced [...]
Israel-Gaza latest: Water partially back on as UK politicians stress concern for civilians October 15, 2023 Israel has restored water to parts of southern Gaza, a US official has said, following a days-long siege of the territory, as tanks reportedly mount on the border ahead of a ground invasion. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told CNN Sunday that Israeli officials had confirmed water pipes in southern Gaza have been [...]