Conflicting stories compete for attention on the front pages of Monday’s newspapers, with no clear consensus on the main headline of the day. Snow, strikes, politics, and TV licences all vie for prominence. However, two titles, The Daily Telegraph and Daily Mail, agree on their front page lead: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision to block …
(Bloomberg) — The Israel-Hamas conflict remains a point of contention within the Labour party, prompting Labour leader Keir Starmer to address the issue in a speech on Tuesday. In an effort to clarify his stance, Starmer will emphasize the need for a humanitarian pause in the fighting rather than a complete cease-fire. This position sets …
In an interview with the Evening Standard, Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, discussed the party’s stance on transgender self-identification. He emphasized that the Labour Party will adopt a “fairer” approach to this issue if elected. Sir Keir previously expressed his reservations about the policy of self-identification without a medical certificate, stating …
Stephen Flynn, the SNP’s leader in Westminster, has strongly refuted claims that the party’s new plan for achieving Scottish independence is “delusional”. The SNP has committed to initiating immediate discussions with Westminster if it secures a majority of seats in Scotland in the next general election. This move aims to “give democratic effect to Scotland …
Israel experienced a “unimaginable” scale of terrorism last Saturday, according to Sir Keir Starmer in his address to the Commons. The Labour leader emphasized the senseless loss of life, including men, women, children, and even babies, as well as the horrors of hostage-taking and music festivals turning into killing fields. Innocent Jews were slaughtered within …
Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, has made a strong commitment to building 1.5 million new homes and is determined to overcome opposition from Nimbys, even if it means taking on his own party members. Speaking at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, Sir Keir emphasized the need to “get Britain building again.” …
Jeremy Hunt criticizes Rachel Reeves for promoting unrealistic economic policies in her conference speech. In her address, the Labour shadow chancellor emphasized her commitment to strict fiscal rules, proposed implementing VAT on private school fees, and promised a “new era of economic security.” However, Hunt, the Chancellor, pointed out that Reeves failed to mention inflation …
Keir Starmer, the likely future prime minister of our neighboring country, has firmly dismissed the idea of a referendum on a united Ireland, stating before his party’s conference that it is not a current consideration. This statement may come as a surprise to those who were convinced that Irish reunification was imminent following Brexit, especially …
Sir Keir Starmer: No Second Phase of HS2 if Elected Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour party, announced on Thursday that if he wins the next general election, he will not proceed with the second phase of HS2. Instead, he plans to utilize the savings from canceling part of the high-speed rail project to …
Scrapping the Birmingham to Manchester leg of HS2 could present a unique opportunity to level up, said Grant Shapps, implying that the decision was influenced by post-Covid travel trends. Rishi Sunak is expected to announce the cancellation of the route during his keynote speech at the Conservative conference later today. Shapps, the Defence Secretary, suggested …