UK backs UN resolution calling for Ramadan ceasefire in Gaza
The UK believes a humanitarian ceasefire would allow the release of the hostages held by Hamas and provide a way for aid to get in to Gaza.
Owen Jones quits Labour to back new movement supporting Greens and independents
The author and columnist said he wants to offer an alternative to Sir Keir Starmer’s party in key seats.
Rwanda Bill set for parliamentary showdown as Sunak eyes flights this spring
The Prime Minister said he was sticking to his timeline for the Rwanda scheme despite the prospect of a parliamentary battle.
Sunak insists Tories are united despite speculation about plot to oust him
Rishi Sunak said he was focused on improving the economy rather than ‘Westminster politics’.
Sunak says ‘nothing has changed’ in his thoughts on election timing
Rishi Sunak said it remained his assumption that he would call the election in the second half of 2024 amid speculation about a May polling date.
Hunt cuts national insurance in pre-election Budget giveaway
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said the 2p reduction would mean the ‘lowest effective personal tax rate since 1975’.
No 10 denies Sunak is Budget ‘backseat driver’ as Hunt hints at tax cuts
Downing Street was forced to deny suggestions that Rishi Sunak views his Chancellor as ‘timid as Jeremy Hunt promised a responsible Budget.
Sunak insists plans to reallocate HS2 funding will be ‘transformational’
The Prime Minister defended his decision to scrap the northern leg of the high-speed line and put money into local transport schemes.
Sunak prepared to defy European court over Rwanda despite judge’s warning
The president of the European Court of Human Rights said the UK had a clear legal obligation to comply with any interim injunctions issued by judges.