Image copyright PA/Reuters Jeremy Corbyn has said he will not attend the state banquet at Buckingham Palace in honour of Donald Trump. The Labour leader argued it would be wrong to “roll out the red carpet” for the US president, whom he accused of using “racist and misogynist rhetoric”. The US-UK relationship did not need […]
Image copyright AFP Labour’s ruling body is being urged to ensure a “clear commitment” to a public vote on any Brexit deal is included in its European elections manifesto. More than 90 MPs and MEPs are writing to members of the National Executive Committee, which will decide on the manifesto on Tuesday. Labour must campaign […]
Image copyright AFP/Getty Image caption Leo Varadkar and Theresa May attended the funeral of journalist Lyra McKee in Belfast on Wedensday Prime Minister Theresa May and Taoiseach (Irish PM) Leo Varadkar have issued a joint statement setting up a new talks process aimed at restoring Northern Ireland devolution. Northern Ireland has been without a government […]
Media captionSir Vince Cable launches the Liberal Democrat European election campaign The Liberal Democrats have launched their European election campaign with an “unambiguous” pledge to stop Brexit. Leader Sir Vince Cable accused the Conservatives and Labour of a “stitch-up” and said a “people’s vote” was the only way to end the Brexit “paralysis”. He added […]
Image copyright AFP Britain’s top civil servant has demanded ministers co-operate with his inquiry into the leaking of discussions at the National Security Council. Sir Mark Sedwill has written to ministers on the council and their special advisers after the Daily Telegraph reported details of a meeting about Chinese telecoms firm Huawei. It comes amid […]
Image copyright Alamy A formal inquiry is to be held into the leaking of discussions about Huawei at the National Security Council, the BBC has learned. This follows the Daily Telegraph publishing details of a meeting about using the Chinese telecoms firm to help build the UK’s 5G network. Several cabinet ministers have denied they […]
Image copyright Pacemaker Image caption Stormont has been without a devolved government since January 2017 It is understood the British and Irish governments are planning to set up fresh talks to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley and Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney are likely to make an announcement […]
Image copyright Alamy There will be a formal inquiry into the leaking of discussions about Huawei at the National Security Council, the BBC has learned. This follows the Daily Telegraph publishing details of a meeting about using the Chinese telecoms firm to help build the UK’s 5G network. Several cabinet ministers have denied they were […]
Image copyright Getty Images “Outdated” age-specific benefits for older people should be replaced with support for the young to “deliver a fairer society”, say peers. The Committee on Intergenerational Fairness urged ministers to focus on housing and training, rather than benefits like free TV licences. Committee chair Lord True said failing to rebalance policies could […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Laura Murray previously worked in Jeremy Corbyn’s office A member of Jeremy Corbyn’s staff has been made Labour’s head of complaints, amid an ongoing anti-Semitism row. Laura Murray had previously been criticised for intervening in anti-Semitism inquiries led by party staff. The BBC has seen internal emails from last […]
