Dominic McGrath
Politics11 Dec 2024
What is in the Windsor Framework? MPs approve Rishi Sunak’s deal
Commons approves proposals PM agreed with European Commission president despite Tory and DUP opposition
Politics
Relief as latest set of Hamas hostages released
It came as tens of thousands of people gathered once again in central London to demand a permanent ceasefire.
26 Nov 2023
Business News
Kemi Badenoch unveils £4.5bn funding plan for British manufacturing
The Business Secretary said the UK would not be drawn into a ‘distortive subsidy battle’.
26 Nov 2023
Politics
A ‘lot more to do’ to tackle migration levels, says Sunak
Record net migration figures saw Tory MPs pile pressure on the Prime Minister to take action.
25 Nov 2023
Celebrity News
Starmer open to Elgin Marbles deal with Greece – reports
Sir Keir Starmer would not opposed any loan deal that would involve the Elgin Marbles being returned to Athens, according to reports.
25 Nov 2023
London25 Nov 2023
Arrests made for inciting racial hatred at pro-Palestine protest
Hamas has said it has delayed plans to free more hostages in exchange for several dozens of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel
Business News
Tax cuts ‘start of a journey’, says Sunak
It comes after Jeremy Hunt used the autumn statement to announce major tax cuts.
25 Nov 2023
Politics25 Nov 2023
Labour denies Starmer pushing to water down £28bn green plans
Labour said all policies would be subject to its fiscal rules but the position on the green prosperity plan remained ‘unchanged’
Business News
Tory donor Richard Desmond eyes development plans again after political row
It comes several years after the initial plans were at the centre of a serious lobbying row.
25 Nov 2023
Politics
Hamas to release more hostages as thousands set for Gaza ceasefire march
Fourteen more hostages will be released by Hamas later, as tens of thousands of people prepare to gather in London to call for a permanent ceasefire.
25 Nov 2023
Politics
Labour set to further water down £28bn green plans – reports
Any move to further dilute the commitment is likely to anger climate campaigners and prompt accusations of a further U-turn by Sir Keir Starmer.
25 Nov 2023
Health
Tech firm Palantir rejects concerns over role in NHS data platform plans
US tech giant Palantir has rejected concerns after the firm was awarded a contract worth hundreds of millions of pounds for a new NHS data platform.
25 Nov 2023
Politics25 Nov 2023
Rwanda plan ‘not the be all and end all’, says James Cleverly
Rishi Sunak remains under pressure to revive the illegal migration policy after this month’s Supreme Court defeat
Politics
Lord Cameron says UK needs to engage with China
David Cameron has defended his pursuit of close ties with China as prime minister during the so-called ‘golden era’.
24 Nov 2023
Politics
Boris Johnson links Dublin ‘race riots’ to immigration fears
He suggested that ‘achingly liberal’ countries like Ireland now have concerns about the pace of immigration.
24 Nov 2023
Politics
Lord Cameron to meet Palestinian leaders and pledges £30 million in Gaza aid
Lord Cameron held talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog during a visit to Israel on Thursday.
24 Nov 2023
Politics
Cameron to meet Palestinian leaders as truce announced in Middle East
The former prime minister earlier held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog.
23 Nov 2023
Politics
Cameron meets Netanyahu and Herzog after Israel-Hamas truce announcement
The former prime minister arrived in Israel amid uncertainty about when the pause in the fighting will begin.
23 Nov 2023
Politics
Braverman piles pressure on Sunak as net migration hits record 745,000
The Prime Minister has come under pressure from Tory MPs to bring down net migration urgently.
23 Nov 2023
Politics
Sunak urged to ‘act now’ by Tory MPs as net migration hits record 745,000
The Prime Minister was urged to ‘act now’ by MPs on the right of the party.
23 Nov 2023
Politics23 Nov 2023
Hancock and Raab to give evidence before Covid inquiry next week
The former health secretary will appear before the Covid-19 inquiry in a major week of hearings