Rioters ‘defile the flag they wrap themselves in’, says Archbishop of Canterbury
Individuals involved in violent riots over the past week “defile the flag that they wrap themselves in”, Justin Welby has said.
Government to repeal ‘pointless’ anti-strike law in industrial relations ‘reset’
The government has confirmed it is repealing a piece of legislation that limited the ability of unions to strike. The Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 compelled various sectors to provide a minimum level of service in the event of industrial action. The Act enabled bosses in health, education, fire, ambulance, rail and nuclear commissioning […]
Social media giants must take ‘some responsibility’ for riots, home secretary suggests
Social media companies must take responsibility for putting “rocket boosters” under riots, the home secretary has said.
Jenrick kicks off leadership campaign with a focus on immigration
Robert Jenrick MP, the former Communities Secretary, has this afternoon kicked off his bid for the Conservative leadership with a rally in his Newark constituency. The rally is the first public event of the upcoming Conservative Party leadership contest. Addressing his supporters, Mr Jenrick played heavily on the fact that he had resigned as immigration […]
Starmer describes rioters as ‘thugs’ as he launches a new violent disorder taskforce
Following this week’s riots in Southport, Aldershot, London and Hartlepool, in the wake of the tragic murders of three young girls in Southport, the prime minister has this afternoon launched a new ‘violent disorder taskforce’. Speaking at a press conference in Downing Street, Sir Keir Starmer noted how he believed that the riots were deliberate, […]
Bank of England reduces interest rates to 5%, as growth forecasts are upgraded
The Bank of England has this lunchtime reduced interest rates for the first time since the start of the Covid pandemic, dropping its core base rate by 0.25% from 5.25% to 5.0%. Interest rates had previously risen steadily, doing so on 14 separate occasions from 0.1% in October 2021 to 5.25% in the spring of […]
Rayner admits falling asleep on her Red Box as she describes how she first became involved in politics
Following yesterday’s announcement about plans to increase the number of affordable homes, the deputy prime minister has pointed to the sudden work pressure of the job since taking up her post. Speaking today on ITV’s ‘This Morning’ programme, Angela Rayner described her work pattern since this month’s general election as “Eat, sleep, work, repeat” before […]
Rachel Reeves accuses Hunt of ‘lying’ about the state of the public finances
Rachel Reeves has accused her predecessor as chancellor of “lying” about the state of the public finances.
Budget ‘black hole’ is same size as Rishi Sunak’s pre-election tax cuts, says IFS chief
The boss of a leading economic think tank has said that the budget “black hole” is equivalent to the Conservatives’ pre-election tax cuts.
Conservative future: Mel Stride enters race after ‘leading the charge’ during election
Mel Stride has declared his candidacy to replace Rishi Sunak as Conservative leader. The shadow work and pensions secretary is “fully nominated”, having insisted on Friday morning that his candidacy “has gone forward” to the initial rounds. Nominees must have 10 backers to submit their papers to enter the race. Stride is the fourth Conservative […]
