Brexit Party: Farage says Labour ‘vulnerable’ in Leave area

Image copyright AFP Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage says the Labour Party is “vulnerable in the most extraordinary way” in Leave-voting areas in the north of England. Mr Farage was speaking at a rally in Pontefract, West Yorkshire – part of Labour MP Yvette Cooper’s constituency – ahead of the European elections. “The passion seems […]

We cannot evict birds with netting, say MPs

The practice of putting nets over trees and hedgerows to prevent birds from nesting should stop or at least be regulated, MPs have said. Labour MP Diana Johnson said “netting” puts “fragile life systems at risk” and “we must look very seriously at ending the practice.” Tory Bill Grant added: “We cannot evict the birds, […]

Domestic abuse: PM vows to end ‘postcode lottery’ for victims

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption At present, support for victims in England varies depending on the area Councils in England will have a legal duty to provide secure homes for victims of domestic abuse under new plans announced by Theresa May. People seeking refuge from abuse and violence can receive varying levels of support […]

Domestic abuse: PM vows to end ‘postcode lottery’ for victims

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption At present, support for victims in England varies depending on the area Councils in England will have a legal duty to provide secure homes for victims of domestic abuse under new plans announced by Theresa May. People seeking refuge from abuse and violence can receive varying levels of support […]

European elections: Sinn Féin says vote chance to reject Brexit

Image copyright Pacemaker Image caption Martina Anderson is the Sinn Féin European election candidate in Northern Ireland Voters should use the upcoming European election as an opportunity to show they “reject Brexit”, Sinn Féin has said. Party leader Mary Lou McDonald made the remark at the party’s European manifesto launch in Belfast. Speaking at the […]

Brexit: Cross-party deal must include confirmatory vote – Sir Keir Starmer

Image copyright AFP A cross-party Brexit deal will not get through Parliament unless it is subject to a confirmatory vote, shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer has said. Talks between Labour and ministers over quitting the EU continue on Monday. But Sir Keir told the Guardian that, without a new referendum, up to 150 Labour […]

Domestic abuse: PM vows to end ‘postcode lottery’ for victims

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption At present, support for victims in England varies depending on the area Councils in England will have a legal duty to provide secure homes for victims of domestic abuse under new plans announced by Theresa May. People seeking refuge from abuse and violence can receive varying levels of support […]

Damian Hinds: European elections ‘ultimate protest vote’

Media captionEducation Secretary Damian Hinds: ‘This is not about the leader of the party’ The European Parliament elections will be seen as an opportunity for the ultimate protest vote, Education Secretary Damian Hinds has said. He told the BBC’s Andrew Marr programme the elections would be difficult for the Conservatives and that “for some people […]

European elections: Tom Watson ‘pleads’ for votes despite Labour position

Image copyright AFP Labour’s deputy leader is calling for members to vote for the party at forthcoming elections, despite unhappiness with its EU position. In a speech on Monday, Tom Watson will “plead” with voters to back Labour against Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party. Campaigning for the European elections continues, with votes to elect 73 UK […]

Domestic abuse: PM vows to end ‘postcode lottery’ for victims

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption At present, support for victims in England varies depending on the area Prime Minister Theresa May has vowed to end the “postcode lottery” for victims of domestic abuse. Currently, people in England seeking refuge from abusive and violent relationships receive varying levels of support depending on their location. But […]