Sophie Wingate
Politics
Starmer vows to end ‘system failing our kids’ ahead of expected social media ban
The public consultation on the issue, which closed on May 26, received about 116,000 responses, making it the second-largest in history.
15 Jun 2026
Politics
‘Huge relief’ to see rescue of four hostages by Israel, Rishi Sunak says
The captives had been kidnapped from the Tribe of Nova music festival during Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel.
8 Jun 2024
Politics
Rishi Sunak avoids media questions as D-Day snub criticism continues
A planned ‘huddle’ with reporters was called off as the Prime Minister hit the campaign trail on home turf.
8 Jun 2024
UK8 Jun 2024
Minister says new liquid restrictions at airports ‘temporary’
Mark Harper said airline passengers should ‘check with their airport what the rules are’ on carrying liquids over 100ml.
Politics
What are Labour’s plans for small businesses and what are others saying?
The party’s proposals have been welcomed by groups representing small firms.
8 Jun 2024
UK8 Jun 2024
Harper agrees Sunak made ‘mistake’ by leaving D-Day events early
Another Cabinet minister criticised the Prime Minister’s absence from the event in France.
Politics
Election campaign day 16: Rishi Sunak apologises for D-Day blunder
The Prime Minister admitted he made a mistake leaving the anniversary commemorations in Normandy early.
7 Jun 2024
Politics
Rishi Sunak’s D-Day snub: What happened and what it means for his campaign
The Prime Minister was forced to apologise for cutting short his participation in the commemorations to record a TV interview.
7 Jun 2024
UK7 Jun 2024
Who is Steve Barclay? The Tory candidate hoping to hold onto his post
The serving Environment Minister said he hopes to keep his seat which he has held since 2010
Politics
Artists Sir Grayson Perry and Maggi Hambling among Labour donors
Sir Grayson added £180,000 to Labour’s war chest in January, according to Electoral Commission data.
6 Jun 2024
Politics6 Jun 2024
Tories accept another £5m from donor Frank Hester in racism row
The businessman was accused of saying Diane Abbott ‘should be shot’.
Celebrity News
Penny Mordaunt and Angela Rayner to take part in BBC’s Friday election debate
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer, who are going head-to-head in a debate on Tuesday, will not attend.
3 Jun 2024
Politics
Sunak denies stoking culture war with pledge to change law around biological sex
The Conservatives want to amend the Equality Act to make clear sex means ‘biological sex’ rather than gender.
3 Jun 2024
Politics
Ben Wallace puts down Labour’s nuclear triple lock plan with four-letter insult
The Tory ex-defence secretary said defence had been hollowed out by both Labour and Conservative governments.
3 Jun 2024
Politics
Starmer signals review of UK arms sales to Israel under Labour government
The UK Government has resisted pressure to halt the licences, amid concerns that Israel could be in breach of international humanitarian law.
3 Jun 2024
Politics
Badenoch cannot say what paperwork would define biological sex under Tory plan
The Conservatives want to amend the Equality Act so that protections it enshrines on the basis of someone’s sex apply only to their biological sex.
3 Jun 2024
Politics2 Jun 2024
Starmer vows to curb migration if Labour wins election
The Labour leader proposes a ban on law-breaking employers from hiring foreign workers.
Politics
What to expect on the General Election campaign trail on Sunday
Rishi Sunak is seeking to fire up his campaign with a promise to boost community care.
2 Jun 2024
Politics1 Jun 2024
Rayner brands claims she pushed Starmer into Abbott decision ‘rubbish’
Sir Keir Starmer gave the veteran left-winger the green light to stand for his party in the election after his deputy backed her candidacy
Politics
Keir Starmer unveils manifesto pledge to curb immigration numbers
The Labour leader wants to train more Britons and ban rule-breaking employers from hiring from abroad.
1 Jun 2024
Politics
Starmer dodges Abbott questions as Sunak defends cash-for-towns pledge
Both leaders launched their parties’ battle buses as campaigning entered its second weekend.
1 Jun 2024