In 1996, Tony Blair famously declared “education, education, education” as his top priority for the Labour Party. Today, Mary Lou McDonald, the leader of Sinn Féin, echoes Blair’s phrase with her own emphasis on “housing, housing, housing” if her party comes into power. After undergoing surgery and recovering, McDonald is back in action, sharing her …
David Lammy, the shadow foreign secretary, envisions a reset of foreign policy under a future Labour government as a means to strengthen ties between Britain and the EU. Highlighting the need for the UK to regain its position as a prominent player on the global stage, Mr Lammy made these remarks while attending a gathering …
By Nick Gutteridge, Political Correspondent Rishi Sunak declines to pledge continuation of pensions triple lock beyond next election as senior Tories urge cost-saving measures. While the Prime Minister affirms his commitment to the mechanism, he stops short of guaranteeing its future beyond next year. Divisions have emerged among top Conservative Party members regarding the policy …
Train drivers are preparing to strike during the Conservative Party’s annual conference, a move described as “cynical” and “politically motivated” by Mark Harper. This morning, the Aslef union announced that train drivers will take industrial action on September 30 and October 4 in an ongoing dispute over pay and working conditions. These strikes will impact …
Rwanda flights have been grounded as the Supreme Court ruling on their legality is awaited. Additionally, the EU has not yet agreed to any post-Brexit returns agreement with the UK. In an effort to gauge France’s stance, Sir Keir will meet Mr. Macron at the Elysée Palace next week. It is believed that Sir Keir …
Suella Braverman accuses Sir Keir Starmer of turning the UK into a “dumping ground” for EU migrants while criticizing his plan to solve the migrant Channel crossings crisis. Today, Sir Keir revealed his strategy to address the issue, which includes considering an EU-wide returns agreement. Under this proposal, the UK would accept a portion of …
In a recent interview with the Financial Times, former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair advised the Labour party to maintain a centrist stance and avoid excessive “taxing and spending” as a solution to economic turmoil. Blair also commended Sir Keir Starmer for successfully revitalizing the party, but cautioned that Starmer would face a more challenging …
Kemi Badenoch, the Business and Trade Secretary, emphasized that the UK should not label China as a “foe” despite the recent arrest of a parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for China. During an interview on Sky News, she was asked whether China should be seen as a friend or enemy of Britain. In response, …
Rishi Sunak emphasizes that quality will not be compromised for speed in the UK-India trade deal, while James Cleverly remains noncommittal on whether the pact will be finalized before the next general election. Arriving in Delhi for a G20 summit, the Prime Minister highlighted that trade deals require substantial effort and time, and reaching an …
The United Kingdom has decided to rejoin the Horizon program, the European Union’s £85 billion scientific research initiative. This decision is being hailed by Chancellor Rishi Sunak as a success for British taxpayers. Downing Street made the official announcement early this morning, revealing that the Prime Minister, in negotiations for a “bespoke” arrangement, had secured …