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Labour reports alleged hack of Nigel Farage’s phone and bank by Russia to police
Anna Turley has written to the National Cyber Security Council and Metropolitan Police about the claim made by Reform UK to the Mail on Sunday.
By
Harry Taylor
29 May 2026
Politics
Ministers should apologise to oil and gas workers who have lost jobs, Tories say
Andrew Bowie cites figures which suggest tens of thousands of jobs in Scotland could go as part of Labour’s green transition.
By
Harry Taylor
10 Jun 2025
Politics
Fears of damage to nature from Labour planning reforms overblown, minister says
Matthew Pennycook dismissed anxiety from campaigners that Planning and Infrastructure Bill could lead to a weakening of environmental law.
By
Harry Taylor
10 Jun 2025
Politics
Government facing ‘walk of shame’ over Chinese embassy decision – Duncan Smith
The former Tory leader described the Government’s response to plans for a new Chinese embassy in London as ‘Project Kowtow’.
By
Harry Taylor
9 Jun 2025
Politics
MP repeats calls for inquiry into British role in 1984 storming of Golden Temple
Speaking in the House of Commons, Warinder Juss pressed for an ‘independent, judge-led public inquiry, to get to the bottom of what happened’.
By
Harry Taylor
5 Jun 2025
Politics
Prison officers told to wear body armour in high-security jails after attacks
It comes after one staff member required emergency surgery after being stabbed by an inmate at HMP Long Lartin.
By
Harry Taylor
3 Jun 2025
Politics
Starmer defends prison sentence given to Lucy Connolly over hate tweet
The Prime Minister told MPs he is against ‘incitement to violence’ when pressed on the issue, and says he supports courts and police.
By
Harry Taylor
21 May 2025
Politics
Deal with EU on defence ‘first step’ to further cooperation, minister says
Defence Secretary John Healey says the agreement opens the door to more collaboration as MPs hear the amount the UK will pay is still to be decided.
By
Harry Taylor
19 May 2025
Politics
Solar farm glare could cause Red Arrows jets to crash, Conservative MP claims
MP raises fears for historic display team, based at RAF Waddington, because of ‘glint and glare’ from solar panels on new farms.
By
Harry Taylor
15 May 2025
Politics
Set up small universities in towns to drive growth, shadow Commons leader says
Jesse Norman called for more universities across the UK in small cities and towns in the face of difficulties faced by the higher education sector.
By
Harry Taylor
15 May 2025
Politics
Starmer says Tories are ‘dead party walking’ as Badenoch dismisses trade deals
The Opposition leader said agreements with Narendra Modi and Donald Trump’s governments are ‘tiny tariff’ deals.
By
Harry Taylor
14 May 2025
Politics
No plans to reintroduce freedom of movement or customs union, MPs told
Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds says Labour will ‘deliver its manifesto’ rather than rejoining EU initiatives.
By
Harry Taylor
13 May 2025
Politics
Government defeated over copyright protections against AI models
A Bridget Jones director told peers that creatives could have their work used to train AI models without them knowing about it or being paid for it.
By
Harry Taylor
12 May 2025
Politics
Review of Pip disability benefits under way, minister says
Liz Kendall said the DWP would be meeting with disabled people and organisations as she looks to tighten eligibility for the benefit.
By
Harry Taylor
12 May 2025
Politics
Football bodies could be forced to cover care costs for ex-players with dementia
A Labour MP says the Professional Football Association has been ‘absolutely disgraceful’ in its response to issue.
By
Harry Taylor
5 May 2025
Business News
Data is driving trade deal pursuit, not ‘post-imperial delusion’, minister says
The Liberal Democrats are warning the Government that a summit with the European Union on May 19 should not be a missed opportunity.
By
Harry Taylor
1 May 2025
Politics
Government will not be hurried on school guidance after gender ruling – minister
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said it was important for the Government ‘to take stock’ after the Supreme Court ruling and Cass report.
By
Harry Taylor
28 Apr 2025
Politics
Introduce ‘practical solutions’ to make rivers clean and safe, Lib Dems urge
Environment spokesperson Tim Farron called for a new ‘Blue Flag status’ for rivers and chalk streams as part of a package to improve water quality.
By
Harry Taylor
23 Apr 2025
Politics
Plaid Cymru says Labour ‘abandoned’ Port Talbot steelworkers after Tata closure
Liz Saville Roberts says the Government does not know how many people have used a fund for retraining redundant workers.
By
Harry Taylor
23 Apr 2025
Politics
Anti-China rhetoric over British Steel is absurd, says country’s embassy
A spokesperson for the embassy said individual UK politicians have shown ‘arrogance, ignorance and twisted mindset’.
By
Harry Taylor
16 Apr 2025
Business News
Reynolds says job changes may be needed to ensure Scunthorpe steel plant future
The Business Secretary said new technology and facilities may be part of a long-term viable future.
By
Harry Taylor
15 Apr 2025
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