Media captionJeremy Corbyn said he wanted “a dialogue” with the president about building “a better and more peaceful” world Donald Trump has turned down a request from Jeremy Corbyn to meet during his state visit, calling Labour’s leader “somewhat of a negative force”. The US president said he had been approached by Mr Corbyn, who […]
Media captionJeremy Corbyn said he wanted “a dialogue” with the president about building “a better and more peaceful” world Donald Trump has turned down a request from Jeremy Corbyn to meet during his state visit, calling Labour’s leader “somewhat of a negative force”. The US president said he had been approached by Mr Corbyn, who […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Anna Soubry is Change UK’s new leader Change UK has lost six of its 11 MPs following a disappointing performance in last month’s EU elections, when it failed to get a single MEP elected. The party announced that a new party leader, Anna Soubry, had been elected. She said […]
Image copyright AFP Image caption The winner of the contest will succeed Theresa May as prime minister Senior backbench Conservative MPs have recommended that the party change its leadership contest rules to limit the number of candidates. The 1922 Committee has suggested increasing the number of MP nominations needed from two to eight. Candidates will […]
Media captionTheresa May: “Unity of purpose will preserve deep-rooted ties” with US US President Donald Trump said the US and UK have the “greatest alliance the world has ever known” in a news conference with Theresa May. The prime minister said they had a “great relationship” that they should “build on”. But they also “openly” […]
Media captionTheresa May: “Unity of purpose will preserve deep-rooted ties” with US US President Donald Trump said the US and UK have the “greatest alliance the world has ever known” in a news conference with Theresa May. The prime minister said they had a “great relationship” that they should “build on”. But they also “openly” […]
Media captionTheresa May: “Unity of purpose will preserve deep-rooted ties” with US US President Donald Trump said the US and UK have the “greatest alliance the world has ever known” in a news conference with Theresa May. The prime minister said they had a “great relationship” that they should “build on”. But they also “openly” […]
Image copyright EPA US President Donald Trump has said he believes Britain can have a “very very substantial trade deal” with the US after it leaves the EU. Mr Trump spoke to business leaders at a meeting co-hosted by the prime minister on the second day of his state visit. The pair are now meeting […]
Image copyright PA Brexit Minister James Cleverly has withdrawn from the Conservative Party’s leadership race, almost a week after declaring his intention to stand. The Tory MP said it had “become clear” that was “highly unlikely” he would progress to the final two candidates that will appear on the ballot paper. “Unfortunately and with a […]
Image copyright PA Image caption Mr Brokenshire said his party should champion economic freedom Calls by the Housing Secretary for people to be able to use their pension savings to get onto the housing ladder have sparked a row within government. James Brokenshire said people who had saved into occupational pensions should be free to […]