Rhiannon James
Politics
Keir Starmer refuses to rule out tax hikes to fund defence spending
The Government’s defence investment plan is due to be published ahead of the Nato summit in Turkey, which begins on July 7.
10 Jun 2026
Politics
Measures to establish state-owned GB Energy on verge of becoming law
The Great British Energy Bill is ready for royal assent.
14 May 2025
Politics
Farage claims Starmer learning from Reform UK as PM defends immigration speech
Plaid Cymru’s Westminster leader Liz Saville Roberts criticised the language used by the Prime Minister, saying ‘somebody here has to call this out’.
14 May 2025
Politics
Government supports ‘controlled’ youth movement schemes, minister says
Ahead of the UK-EU summit next week, backbench Labour MPs pressed the Government to agree a youth mobility scheme.
13 May 2025
Politics
Flagship immigration reforms closer to law following MPs’ vote of support
MPs voted 316 to 95, majority 221 at third reading in support of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill.
12 May 2025
Politics
Jenrick calls for removal of kettles from all high-risk prisoners after attack
The shadow justice secretary’s warning comes after Southport killer Axel Rudakubana’s allegedly poured boiling water over an officer.
12 May 2025
Politics
Speaker berates minister after he suggests delaying statement on UK-US deal
Sir Lindsay Hoyle made accusations that MPs had been told to ‘go home as there would be no statement’.
8 May 2025
Politics
MPs reject bid to force authorities to record sex data on biological basis
Technology minister Sir Chris Bryant said this could create ‘legal confusion, uncertainty and inconsistency’.
7 May 2025
Film
Davey criticises Trump for picking fight with Bond, Bridget Jones and Paddington
The US president said he will impose tariffs ‘on any and all movies coming into our country that are produced in foreign lands’.
7 May 2025
Politics
Tories: Labour interested in protecting their own rather than grooming victims
In a heated exchange in the Commons, shadow equalities minister Mims Davies repeated calls for a national public inquiry.
7 May 2025
Politics
UK strongly opposes expansion of Israeli operations in Gaza, minister says
Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer warned it would lead to the deaths of more innocent civilians and put hostages at ‘greater risk’.
6 May 2025
Politics
Hunt urges Streeting to reconsider cuts to ringfenced funding for maternity care
Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the changes will ‘give more freedom and more flexibility’ to independent care boards.
6 May 2025
Tech
Generation will be lost to poor mental health without safeguards on tech – Cass
Baroness Hilary Cass described the impact of smart devices on children’s sleep, attention span and education as ‘an economic timebomb’.
1 May 2025
Politics
Almost £100 million spent on British Steel nationalisation so far, minister says
Jonathan Reynolds said the £94 million spent on the Scunthorpe site is ‘considerably less’ than allowing its collapse.
1 May 2025
Business News
Extended opening hours for pubs on VE Day approved by MPs
Venues in England and Wales which usually close at 11pm will be able to keep serving for an extra two hours on Thursday May 8.
30 Apr 2025
Politics
Farage calls for national emergency over arrival of people from ‘alien’ cultures
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said billions of pounds are being spent on housing ‘undocumented males’ in hotels and rented accommodation.
30 Apr 2025
Politics
Britain’s electricity system is ‘highly resilient’, says minister
Michael Shanks said the UK was not affected by the power cuts in Spain and Portugal but the Government continues to prepare for ‘all eventualities’.
30 Apr 2025
Politics
Jarvis urges Glastonbury to think carefully about line-up after Kneecap comments
Conservative former minister Mark Francois said it would be ‘unconscionable’ for the Irish rap trio to perform at the festival.
29 Apr 2025
Politics
Jess Phillips ‘more than happy’ to talk about co-operation on grooming inquiry
Independent MP Rupert Lowe said he was ‘pleased that Government is willing to engage’ with his inquiry.
28 Apr 2025
Politics
Businesses ‘crying out’ for Scottish visas to boost workforce, says SNP MP
Stephen Gethins argued the UK’s current ‘one-size fits all’ approach to immigration is not working.
25 Apr 2025
Politics24 Apr 2025
Youth mobility visa EU scheme ‘not in our plans’, says minister
Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds told MPs the Government is pursuing a new partnership with the EU which will make the UK ‘safer, more secure and more prosperous’.