‘Categorically untrue’ that young people will be unfairly disadvantaged by voter ID, minister says
A home office minister has said that claims young people will be unfairly disadvantaged by the introduction of voter ID at the local elections are “categorically untrue”. It comes as extensive planning is underway to get councils ready for the local elections on May 4, with everyone voting in-person in England expected to show identification […]
Minister brands IMF ‘unduly pessimistic’ despite new figures showing UK economy flatlined in February
Home office minister Chris Philip has dismissed the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) economic forecast for the UK, claiming the organisation’s predictions are “unduly pessimistic”. Mr Philp, the policing minister, said this morning that the UK has a “track record” of “consistently outperforming” the IMF’s forecasts — that is despite new figures showing the UK economy flatlined in […]
‘I don’t believe’ prime minister was aware of Zahawi’s HMRC penalty, says minister
Pressure is growing on Conservative party chairman Nadhim Zahawi after the prime minister launched an inquiry into his behaviour yesterday, following reports that he reached a settlement over a tax dispute with HMRC during his time as chancellor. The exact size of the settlement has not been disclosed, but it is reported to be an […]
Minister urges Sturgeon to ‘respect democracy’ ahead of IndyRef3 speech
A government minister has suggested that Nicola Sturgeon is not respecting democracy in her bid for a further independence referendum. Scotland’s first minister is set to reveal her plans to push for a fresh referendum later today. It is expected that she will explain how she plans to hold a vote without permission from Westminster. […]
No 10 has still not received Sue Gray report, says minister
A minister has said that Downing Street has likely still not received Sue Gray’s report. The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport told Sky News that he had “spoke[n] to someone in Downing Street about half an hour ago and they certainly didn’t indicate it had been […]
