Politics

The Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said Conservative councillors ‘simply don’t want to build the houses local people need’ in a fiery PMQs.

The Labour cabinet minister was forced to answer awkward questions about Sir Keir Starmer’s commitment to the pledges.

Tom Tugendhat tried to dodge the question on multiple occasions before finally relenting.

‘Whatever way you slice it, the monarchy is neither a fair nor representative institution’

Sir Tony Blair’s former chief of staff described the statement as a “political stunt”, with others saying she "has the right" to prioritise Acoba.

Health Secretary Steve Barclay insisted he was working constructively with officials following reports about his conduct.

Sir Keir Starmer is facing criticism after confirming that Labour is set to ‘move on’ from his commitment to abolish tuition fees.

The Labour leader said the ‘vast majority’ of the promises he made during the leadership election were still valid, but are they?

“We are likely to move on from that commitment because we do find ourselves in a different financial situation," he said.