Politics
European Commission ‘worried about’ EU citizens detained by UK
The conditions and duration of retention are a particular source of concern.
Starmer’s approval rating plummets to -48
That is significantly worse than Jeremy Corbyn’s at the same point in his leadership.
Fine and Nandy: Lisa claims ‘things are good’ in troubled Labour
Polling released in the aftermath of the local election bloodbath gives the Tories an 11 point lead over Labour.
Ursula von der Leyen gives emotional speech on Europe Day 2021
“The world around us reminds us of the importance of a shared sense of purpose and that none of us can go it alone.”
Hancock says six cases of voter fraud is ‘six too many’ as he defends ID plans
The contentious move has been described as "a solution in search of a problem."
PM’s lies called out on GMB as Bercow says there is an ‘insouciant disregard for truth’
A viral video filmed by Peter Stefanovic was brought up by Alastair Campbell on the show.
Meet UK’s first Roma candidate who won seat by a landslide
“The traveller community have their way of living and it’s part of their human rights, to be able to travel and live the life you want to live based on the values you have inherited.”
Green surge: Britons ‘fed up’ with ‘authoritarian Blairism’ and two-party system as membership swells
The Green party was gaining support from Labour voters who felt disillusioned with the “authoritarian Blairism” of Keir Starmer.
Can Labour hold Batley and Spen?
The election is “a free hit” for the Tories and a chance “to give Labour another kicking”.