Ben Hatton
Politics
Ofcom investigations into GB News in danger of looking biased, says Tory
Sir Michael Ellis said the news channel conducts itself in the same way as other broadcasters.
By Ben Hatton
22 Feb 2024
Celebrity News
Nadine Dorries hits out at Arts Council England over cuts to opera funding
The former culture secretary said the arms-length body was trying to reverse levelling up.
By Ben Hatton
6 Jan 2023
Health
Nurses’ union suggests Government meet it halfway on 19% pay demand
The union could be willing to accept a pay rise of about 10%.
By Ben Hatton
6 Jan 2023
Politics
Russia’s 36-hour ceasefire plan will do nothing for peace, says James Cleverly
President Vladimir Putin has ordered Moscow’s armed forces to observe the 36-hour ceasefire in Ukraine this weekend.
By Ben Hatton
5 Jan 2023
Politics
Foreign Secretary: Tanks may be part of future support for Ukraine
James Cleverly was speaking at a press conference after a meeting with German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock.
By Ben Hatton
5 Jan 2023
Business News
Alcohol duty freeze extended for further six months, Treasury minister says
While Labour said the sector would welcome the announcement, the party branded it a ‘U-turn’.
By Ben Hatton
19 Dec 2022
Politics
MPs fall silent on anniversary of declaration on the persecution of the Jews
The declaration took place on December 17, 1942, and reports from the time say MPs rose spontaneously and stood for a moment in silence.
By Ben Hatton
15 Dec 2022
Politics
Northern Ireland Protocol Bill will not be accelerated or slowed – Cleverly
He was speaking during a session of questions to Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office ministers in the Commons.
By Ben Hatton
13 Dec 2022
Politics
Ministers hear call to reward armed forces for covering Christmas strikes
Conservative MP Richard Drax questioned the Government in the Commons over whether there are ‘any signs of some sort of reward or thank you’.
By Ben Hatton
12 Dec 2022
Politics
Labour hit out at ‘chaos’ in Parliament and Tories’ ‘inability to govern’
Shadow Commons leader Thangam Debbonaire said an “inability to govern” is “bringing this country to a grinding halt”.
By Ben Hatton
8 Dec 2022
Politics
Former environment secretary cites ‘serious problems’ with farm worker visas
George Eustice called on ministers to ‘provisionally allocate’ the number of seasonal worker visas for next year in order to give farmers certainty.
By Ben Hatton
8 Dec 2022
Politics
Flynn makes first appearance as SNP Westminster leader at PMQs
The MP for Aberdeen South was elected to the role on Tuesday after defeating Alison Thewliss to replace Ian Blackford.
By Ben Hatton
7 Dec 2022
Politics
Speaker to allow debate on SNP MP conduct after Twitter post
Sir Lindsay Hoyle rebuked the MP last week for sharing the Commons Speaker’s correspondence.
By Ben Hatton
28 Nov 2022
Politics
Brexiteer encourages Chancellor to lead debate on Brexit and ‘no turning back’
It comes after the Chancellor was forced to deny he was the source of suggestions ministers were considering a Swiss-style relationship with the EU.
By Ben Hatton
24 Nov 2022
Politics
‘New Spanish Armada’ will result from £1.6bn shipbuilding contract, Labour says
Labour shadow defence minister Chris Evans claimed that 6,000 jobs would have been created.
By Ben Hatton
18 Nov 2022
UK18 Nov 2022
Autumn Statement 2022: Key points from Jeremy Hunt’s speech
The Chancellor said his priorities were stability, growth and public services as he delivered the autumn statement
Politics
Ian Russell: Decision to further delay Online Safety Bill could cost young lives
The Online Safety Bill had been expected to return to the Commons on November 1.
By Ben Hatton
27 Oct 2022
Politics
Labour accuse Braverman of undermining ‘stalled’ trade talks with India
Labour shadow international trade secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds said Braverman caused ‘offence’ through remarks made about Indians overstaying visas.
By Ben Hatton
26 Oct 2022
Politics
Government not planning inquiry solely into vaccine safety – health minister
Health minister Caroline Johnson said the vaccines will be reviewed as part of the wider UK Covid-19 inquiry.
By Ben Hatton
24 Oct 2022
Politics
Listen to Doddie Weir and ensure access to MND research funding, Tory MP says
The former Scotland and British and Irish Lions lock revealed in June 2017 that he was suffering from the disease.
By Ben Hatton
20 Oct 2022
Politics
Mordaunt: I will keep calm and carry on following resignation of Liz Truss
The Commons Leader came third in the Tory leadership contest over the summer.
By Ben Hatton
20 Oct 2022