Reform MP quits party whip amid allegations over pandemic-era business dealings
The Reform UK MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, James McMurdock, has voluntarily stepped down from the party whip…
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Conservative party calls for ban on foreigners claiming disability benefits
The Conservative Party in the United Kingdom is urging the government to restrict access to key disability benefits for foreign…
UK backs UN proposal for higher global taxes
The Labour government has signed Britain up to a new United Nations agreement that advocates higher taxes on the wealthy,…
Home Office launches crackdown on asylum seekers working illegally
The Home Office has announced a “nationwide blitz” targeting asylum seekers who are working illegally, following political uproar over reports…
Credit ratings giant warns UK vulnerable after labour policy u-turn
Britain’s fiscal stability has been called into question by the world’s largest credit ratings agency following Labour’s abrupt reversal on…
Macron presses Starmer to officially recognise Palestinian state
Emmanuel Macron is expected to urge Sir Keir Starmer to formally recognise Palestine as an independent state during his state…
Starmer set to reject calls for wealth taxes
Sir Keir Starmer is preparing to shut down further wealth tax proposals amid warnings from a key adviser that taxing…
Starmer promises six-day ‘neighborhood’ NHS service
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will, on Thursday, unveil Labour’s 10-year health plan, pledging to create a six-day a week…
Ex-Ukip leader Paul Nuttall named Reform party deputy chairman
Former Ukip leader Paul Nuttall has re-entered frontline politics after being appointed vice-chairman of Reform UK. Nuttall, who led Ukip…
Starmer bows to pressure, waters down welfare bill to prevent rebellion
Sir Keir Starmer’s welfare bill has passed through the House of Commons, but only after a major U-turn on key…