John Swinney says Scottish independence ‘can be delivered’ in five years
John Swinney, the new first minister of Scotland, has said that Scottish independence “can be delivered” in five years. Swinney was legally sworn in as Scotland’s seventh first minister at the Court of Session in Edinburgh on Wednesday morning, having become leader of the Scottish National Party following an uncontested race. On Thursday, Swinney unveiled […]
Wes Streeting claims Labour talking to more Conservative MPs about defecting
Wes Streeting has said he has spoken to more Conservative MPs about defecting to the Labour Party, just days after Natalie Elphicke, the MP for Dover, crossed the floor. Defending the party’s decision to admit Elphicke, the shadow health secretary said Elphicke had switched sides “with a purpose” and “not out of personal ambition”. Speaking […]
Starmer vows to restore ‘integrity’ to asylum system with new Border Security Command
Keir Starmer will launch the Labour Party’s plans to tackle illegal migration on Friday, including a commitment to create a new Border Security Command. In a major speech on the Kent cost, Starmer will vow to move on from the government’s “talk tough, do nothing culture” with the new body — led by a Border […]
Ben Houchen says responsibility for Conservative Party’s position ‘lies with’ Rishi Sunak
Ben Houchen has suggested “chaos” in the Conservative Party is the responsibility of Rishi Sunak as he urged his party’s MPs in Westminster to cease infighting. Lord Houchen, who was re-elected as the Conservative mayor for Tees Valley at the local elections last week, said responsibility for his party’s current predicament “ultimately lies with Rishi”. […]
Nadhim Zahawi to quit at next election as Conservative MP exodus climbs to 64
Nadhim Zahawi is the latest Conservative MP to announce he will step down at the next election. The former chancellor said the time is right for “a new, energetic Conservative” to take over. The Stratford-on-Avon MP becomes the 64th Conservative to announce he is standing down at the end of this parliament. In a statement […]
‘Rishi Sunak’s government is failing’ — Natalie Elphicke joins the Labour Party
Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke has crossed the floor to join the Labour Party. Read her statement in full.
Jacob Rees-Mogg: Conservative Party has ‘no vision’
Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg has warned that the “thumping” the Conservative Party suffered at the local elections will be repeated at the general election unless certain changes are made. The former business secretary called for a new approach from the government on key issues because his party currently has “no vision”. It comes after the Conservatives’ […]
‘The Conservatives are gaslighting the British public’ – Rachel Reeves’ economic future speech in full
Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves accused the government of “gaslighting” the public about the economy in a major speech on Tuesday morning. She said ministers’ optimistic statements are “out of touch” with Britons still struggling with the cost of living. It comes ahead of key figures likely to show the UK emerging from recession later this […]
Conservative Party pins hopes on ‘very volatile electorate’ after local elections
A cabinet minister has cited a “very volatile electorate” as a reason why the Conservative Party’s poor performance at the local elections will not be repeated in a general election later this year. After the final votes cast at the local elections were counted on Sunday, the Conservatives had lost control of 10 councils and […]
Government must admit China is ‘malign actor’ after cyber attack, says Conservative MP
MPs are set to be informed today of a massive data breach involving the Ministry of Defence, targeting service personnel. According to a Sky News report, the Chinese state is to be accused of two or three attempts at hacking MoD employees. The cyberattack is reported to have come on a payroll system with current […]
