Helen Corbett
Politics
Labour infighting a ‘distraction’ from serious issues, Starmer warns
Andy Burnham, Labour’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election, and Wes Streeting have said they would stand if a leadership challenge is triggered.
5 Jun 2026
Politics7 Oct 2025
Jenrick in 'racism' row over ‘didn’t see another white face’ remark
The shadow justice secretary has been defended by Tory leader Kemi Badenoch amid accusations of racism
Politics
Half of Tory members think Badenoch should not lead party into next election
Shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick would be the favourite to succeed her if she stepped down in the next few months.
6 Oct 2025
Politics
Former Badenoch donor backing Reform UK – report
The Tories have seen a slew of defections to Reform UK in recent times.
5 Oct 2025
Politics
Polanski to call for tax on super-rich in Green Party conference leader’s speech
The self-described ‘eco-populist’ took the reins of the party at the beginning of September.
2 Oct 2025
Politics2 Oct 2025
Starmer: No ‘golden ticket’ to UK as refugees to earn right to stay
New applications to the existing refugee family reunion route have been suspended since September.
Politics
Phillipson says there is ‘real urgency’ to scrapping two-child benefit cap
Campaigners say it pulls more than 100 children across the UK into poverty every day.
2 Oct 2025
Politics
Tories pledge to scrap landmark climate legislation in favour of ‘cheap’ energy
Plans by the Conservatives to replace the Climate Change Act come as divisions over emissions-cutting measures widen.
2 Oct 2025
Politics
Starmer to discuss plans for refugees to ‘earn’ right to settle at EPC summit
The Government suspended new applications to the existing refugee family reunion route in September.
1 Oct 2025
Politics
Starmer vows to work with Middle East powers to implement Trump plan for Gaza
Sir Keir spoke to the Crown Prince of Kuwait and the President of the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday.
1 Oct 2025
Politics
Farage to hit back at Starmer for calling immigration policy racist
Nigel Farage will hit back after Sir Keir Starmer’s speech, saying his comments have put Reform UK’s candidates and activists at risk.
30 Sept 2025
Politics
Streeting backs Blair’s role in Gaza plan but says it will ‘raise eyebrows’
Donald Trump unveiled a 20-point peace plan on Monday that has been backed by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and is being considered by Hamas.
30 Sept 2025
Politics
Streeting says Farage allowed ‘racist leaflet’ to go out in Scottish by-election
The Health Secretary raised the issue of an attack advert published by Reform UK against Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.
30 Sept 2025
Politics
Boat carrying record 125 migrants crossed Channel to UK on Saturday
The number of people on board breaks a previous record from August, when 106 migrants crossed to the UK on what was dubbed a ‘mega dinghy’ by media.
28 Sept 2025
Business News
Budget is ‘critical point’ for Unite’s continued Labour support – Sharon Graham
The general secretary said the party should ‘wake up’ and ‘do Labour things’.
28 Sept 2025
Politics
Digital ID will tackle illegal working and deter migrants, Starmer insists
The Prime Minister has set out plans to introduce a new ID system by the end of the current parliamentary term.
28 Sept 2025
Politics
Digital IDs will be mandatory to work in UK, Keir Starmer says
The move has sparked criticism with accusations it is a ‘gimmick’ that will not stop small boats crossings.
26 Sept 2025
Tech
What we know about plans to introduce digital IDs
All UK citizens and everyone who wants to work in the UK will have to have one.
26 Sept 2025
Politics
All UK citizens will have digital ID but only to prove right to work – Nandy
The Culture Secretary said the cards will be compulsory for anyone who wants to work in the UK.
26 Sept 2025Politics
Starmer says digital ID cards will be ‘enormous opportunity’ for UK
The cards will be available to UK citizens and legal residents by the end of this Parliament.
26 Sept 2025
Politics
Sadiq Khan calls Trump racist, sexist and Islamophobic
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden dismissed the president’s attack.
24 Sept 2025