Former defence secretary Ben Wallace takes role advising Saudi Arabia_P
Ex-Tory minister hired by CTRD, which works with Saudi government, to advise on reform, governance and security Ben Wallace’s new role comes with strict conditions set by Whitehall officials, including not advising on matters of UK defence for two years…
Rough sleeping will soar unless Labour fills £1bn shortfall, charities say_P
Exclusive: Failure to extend funding risks biggest setback to ending homelessness ‘in recent history’, Rachel Reeves told A homeless person sleeps in a tent under Blackfriars Bridge in London. Rough sleeping in the capital is up 20% on last year. Photograph:…
Keir Starmer has betrayed Britain and surrendered our standing on world stage! B
Keir Starmer has proven himself inept on the world stage (Image: PA) Keir Starmer surrendering the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is a betrayal of Britain. Starmer’s Labour government, in its weakness and incompetence, has undermined not only the security of the Chagos…
Lifelong Labour voter ‘disgusted’ by Keir Starmer’s ‘attack on pensioners’! B
Keir Starmer has been accused of launching an “attack on pensioners” amid tax rises and winter fuel payment cuts. Ellen Russell told how she is paying nearly £1,000 more in tax than a few years ago (Image: Ellen Russell) Pensioner Ellen…
I was in the room for the Tory leadership elimination – and everyone said the same thing! B
This Tory leadership race has proved an absolute roller coaster – but I’m not sure many people are enjoying it. The result of today’s vote was gobsmacking (Image: PA) I’ve just emerged from Committee Room 14 in the heart of Parliament…
‘Trump-proof’ European security by setting up ‘Nato bank’, thinktanks urge_P
UK and German experts also urge leaders to actively consider measures to protect Ukraine if ex-US president is re-elected Nato’s new secretary general, Mark Rutte, could face huge cuts to the budget if Trump is elected and slashes defence spending…
Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick will be Tory leader as Cleverly is eliminated_P
Former foreign and home secretary loses out in shock result in final round of MPs’ voting Conservative members now have to choose between Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch are the final two…
‘Oh dear!’ Kemi Badenoch tears into Labour’s chaotic first 100 days in power! B
The Tory leadership contender tore into Labour’s record over the past three months as she took on Angela Rayner. Kemi Badenoch exclaimed “oh dear” in the Commons this afternoon as she recounted Labour’s first 100 days in the power and the…
Starmer refuses to rule out raising national insurance for employers! B
Sunak uses PMQs to ask whether manifesto pledge not to raise NICs applies to employers amid budget speculation Keir Starmer speaking during prime minister’s questions on Wednesday. Photograph: House of Commons/PA Keir Starmer has declined to rule out raising employers’ national…
Starmer refuses to rule out raising national insurance for employers_P
Sunak uses PMQs to ask whether manifesto pledge not to raise NICs applies to employers amid budget speculation Keir Starmer speaking during prime minister’s questions on Wednesday. Photograph: House of Commons/PA Keir Starmer has declined to rule out raising employers’ national…