UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves has dismissed London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s opposition to Heathrow expansion, stating the government is committed to infrastructure growth. Ms Rachel said the third runway at Heathrow Airport project will move forward despite Sadiq Khan’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – At Prime Minister’s Questions, British PM Keir Starmer labels the Tories as a ‘coalition of blockers,’ while Kemi Badenoch criticizes his Employment Rights Bill. On Wednesday, after Rachel Reevees’ speech, Sir Keir Starmer, during PMQs, backed his
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under pressure over her economic policies as she relaunches her growth agenda and pledges to address business concerns and achieve targets. Business leaders urge the Chancellor to fulfil the growth promises made during
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accuses Keir Starmer of handling the Southport killer and rioters unequally, urging a national discussion on UK integration. According to Kemi Badenoch, the British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer took an inconsistent approach to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rachel Reeves expressed support for a third Heathrow runway, stating it would cut down circling flights and align with sustainable aviation development. Chancellor Rachel Reeves, in an interview with the BBC, stressed that any expansion must have
US (Parliament Politics Magazine) – US President Donald Trump praised UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership and called him a “very good person” ahead of their scheduled call. The newly inaugurated US president, Donald Trump, during a press briefing on Air Force
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Peter Lamb, a Labour MP, has criticised Foreign Secretary David Lammy for misrepresenting facts in Parliament regarding the Chagos Islands deal. The Foreign Secretary is facing backlash from his own party for giving distorted statements in the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed plans to adjust the finance bill to ease tax reforms aimed at wealthy individuals, following significant lobbying from affluent UK residents. Following pressure from wealthy UK residents, Chancellor Reeves has pledged to soften
Davos (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rachel Reeves announced plans to review visa routes to attract global talent, particularly in AI and life sciences, as part of the UK’s growth strategy. Speaking at Davos, the Chancellor expressed her firm support for wealth creation,
The Labour Party have accused the last Conservative government of leaving just two major defence projects – 4 per cent of the total – running on time and on budget, when they left office in the summer. According to a new report
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British finance minister Rachel Reeves is ready to address parliament to regain market confidence amid growing economic concerns and calls for her resignation. Just six months into her role after Labour’s electoral victory, she is under
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Prime Minister Keir Starmer avoided questions on whether Rachel Reeves will remain Chancellor after the next election amid growing concerns over the stalled economy. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing intense criticism for her handling of the economy
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government’s AI blueprint, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, aims to generate £47bn yearly and create new infrastructure and jobs, with a focus on transforming sectors. The government revealed on Monday that top tech firms
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nigel Farage will host a high-profile inauguration party in Washington DC, where he is expected to reunite with Elon Musk and numerous political leaders. The Reform UK leader plans to restore ties with tech billionaire Elon Musk
China (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves arrived in Beijing, arguing for stronger relations with China to enhance British businesses despite market challenges and criticism. Despite UK financial pressures, Chancellor Reeves defends her decision to visit China to strengthen the economy,
Greater Manchester (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has backed calls for a limited national inquiry into grooming gangs, stating that local reviews lack the legal authority. On Wednesday, MPs dismissed a Conservative amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy backs Rachel Reeves’ China visit, arguing that the Chancellor is right to prioritise global ties despite domestic economic challenges. Despite Conservative calls to cancel it, Ms Nandy stated that the Chancellor’s decision to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Health Secretary Wes Streeting supports private healthcare in cutting NHS waiting times but insists it must provide genuine additional capacity. The health secretary, who has criticised “middle-class lefties” for prioritising ideology over patient care, stated he would
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Liz Truss, former Prime Minister, has warned the Labour leader to stop accusing her of crashing the economy and also sent a legal notice to Keir Starmer. The British Prime Minister has been served with a letter
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – David Lammy, addressing foreign policy experts, warned that Russian aggression has disrupted post-Cold War peace and backed increased NATO spending. In his first speech of 2025, the foreign secretary discussed the Cold War and criticized Vladimir Putin
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK Prime Minister faces backlash from British-Indian communities for using the broad phrase “Asian grooming gangs,” calling it misleading and unfair. While defending himself against Elon Musk’s criticism on Monday, the British PM used this word,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour leader hit back at Elon Musk, accusing him of spreading false claims about child sexual violence while defending Jess Phillips from threats. During his speech on NHS reform, Sir Starmer responded to Elon Musk’s backlash over
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greater Manchester Mayor would back a national inquiry into grooming gangs if initiated by the government, after pressure from figures like Elon Musk. Andy Burnham talked about a review he began in 2017 after taking office into
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Health Secretary has confirmed that the NHS app is ready for a major update, allowing patients to manage appointments and choose care providers. To tackle growing waiting lists, the National Health Service (NHS) application will transform
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure as China’s embassy proposal near Westminster faces local opposition, and this plan could affect UK-China relations. The discussion between the British Prime Minister and Xi Jinping has made the UK and
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed her strong alignment with British PM Keir Starmer on addressing illegal immigration. Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s Prime Minister, has stated she is “in tune on many issues” with the Labour leader Keir
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Streeting has defended the government’s action to reform adult social care, saying proposals won’t be ready until 2028, while critics urge quicker action. Ministers are under pressure for urgent social care reforms after it was revealed that
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine)- Elon Musk criticized Sir Keir Starmer for not prosecuting grooming gangs during his time as DPP and urged action against the safeguarding minister. The tech billionaire Elon Musk, on his platform X, called for Jess Phillips, the safeguarding
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – In his New Year’s message, Sir Keir Starmer pledges to rebuild Britain in 2025, despite tough Labour poll numbers and a difficult start as Prime Minister. The Prime Minister promised the new year would focus on rebuilding,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Keir Starmer is spending his first overseas holiday as Prime Minister with his family in Madeira, following the tragic death of his brother. Despite having access to Chequers, his official country retreat, Sir Keir had to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British prime minister has paid tribute to his brother Nick, who died on Boxing Day from Cancer at the age of 60. Sir Starmer stated, “My brother Nick was a wonderful man. He met all the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rachel Reeves is preparing for a big challenge in 2025 with stalls in economic growth and a difficult spending review. Experts predict balancing spending and growth will be difficult. The new figures from the ONS reported that
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine)- Keir Starmer and his family will spend a few days abroad over New Year, marking his first overseas break since he took office. The prime minister, who has access to Chequers, will take his first family holiday abroad
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British Prime Minister condemned the attack in Magdeburg, where a car drove through a Christmas market, leaving two dead and 60 injured. The Labour leader expressed his shock and horror over the tragic event in Germany.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer confronts his first major Brexit test as unionists use the Stormont brake to object to EU laws, forcing the UK government to respond to Northern Ireland’s role in following Brexit agreements. Unionists and independent members
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Keir Starmer will face tough scrutiny from MPs after Labour’s poll ratings falter, with criticisms on recent policies like inheritance tax changes and the Wapsi women issue. On Thursday, for the first time since his election
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged increased aid and military support to Ukraine and plans to visit British forces serving on the Russian border to highlight NATO’s commitment to European security. Keir Starmer met with Baltic state leaders
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Prime Minister stressed the importance of the UK’s relations with China on global issues like climate change, despite the Prince Andrew spy controversy. Amid rising concerns over a Chinese spy’s connection to Prince Andrew, Sir Starmer
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – During a two-day Northern Europe visit, Sir Starmer travels to Norway to announce a green energy partnership aimed at enhancing Britain’s energy security. Before participating in a defence summit in Estonia, he is travelling to Norway to
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Housing Minister has introduced significant reforms to empower mayors with extensive control to bypass planning delays on major building projects, as part of Labour’s move for “devolution by default.” Regions will gain expanded planning authority under
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rachel Reeves has reacted to the UK’s 0.1% economic contraction in October, calling the figures dissatisfying but she supported the government’s long-term economic growth policies. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the British economy has
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A report from the Labour-linked think tank highlights that Keir Starmer’s focus on centrist voters has secured Labour a large majority but leaves the party with a weak mandate for real progress. According to the Thin Ice
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer welcomed the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s “barbaric regime” in Syria, urging civilian protection and a political solution to ensure stability. The British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, just before his first Middle East visit, called Syria’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit the Gulf to strengthen relations with Saudi Arabia and the UAE, focusing on investment, security cooperation and Middle East stability. According to Number 10, during his inaugural Gulf visit, Prime
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Keir Starmer confirmed no plans for further tax increases before the next election but left room for changes in unforeseen circumstances. The British Prime Minister admitted that some of his decisions might not always be popular,
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Keir Starmer is launching a new plan to reassure voters that his government is working to improve their lives despite economic challenges and farmer protests. Sir Starmer seeks to shift the narrative on his five-month-old government’s
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Keir Starmer has dismissed the idea that the UK must choose between the US and EU and advocates pragmatic relations to secure Britain’s future. Prime Minister Starmer has “Utterly rejected” the notion that Britain must pick
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former PM Boris Johnson urges British troops to help defend Ukraine’s borders in a potential peace agreement. Under the 1994 Budapest Memorandum, the UK’s moral duty is to support Ukraine’s security. During an interview with The Telegraph,
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – David Lammy announces plans to appoint a special envoy to manage complex detention cases involving Britons abroad and provide them with a legal right to consular access. Foreign minister David Lammy proposes appointing an envoy to address
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves will defend her tax-raising budget at the CBI conference, arguing no alternatives have been proposed, as firms warn the £25bn employer tax rise could harm investment and job creation. In her address on Monday,
