Politics
UK could recognise Palestine before US or Israel says Starmer
The Prime Minister said the Government had a ‘solemn duty’ to help end the conflict in Gaza during a press conference at the Nato summit.
Keir Starmer not in favour of smartphone ban for under-16s
The Prime Minister suggested there should be stricter controls on what children can access online.
Joe Biden confuses Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin
UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer defended Biden’s Nato leadership.
Healey sets out UK’s path to close defence co-operation with EU
Defence Secretary John Healey suggested the UK could join EU defence initiatives even before a formal security pact is agreed.
Government pulls out of legal battle over Cumbria coal mine
The Government has told the High Court that planning permission for the mine near Whitehaven should be quashed, campaigners said.
Minister summons Avanti West Coast bosses to meeting over ‘woeful’ rail service
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh wants to discuss performance on the West Coast Main Line.
Starmer drops bank holiday hint if England win Euros
The Liberal Democrats have led calls for an extra bank holiday after England claimed a 2-1 victory in the semi-finals.
Millionaire Reform donor becomes party chairman as Ben Habib ousted
Reform UK announced the parliamentary roles their MPs will be taking on as leader Nigel Farage aims to ‘professionalise’ the party.