Labour says it will cut benefits bill in its own way
The government says “radical” reform of the system for getting people off sick back into work will help it slash the welfare bill. Government sources have confirmed Labour is looking…
Faster electricity grid hook-ups for some green energy projects
PA Wind and solar farms that are ready to be built will be allowed to jump the queue for a connection to the UK’s electricity system under government plans. All…
SNP chief executive Murray Foote to stand down
Getty Images Murray Foote (left) with SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn, became the party’s chief executive in August 2023 The SNP’s chief executive is quitting the post after 14 months.…
Alex Salmond’s coffin on flight back to Scotland
BBC The flight carrying his coffin left the Balkan state just after 10:00 A plane carrying Alex Salmond’s body has left North Macedonia and is being flown back to Scotland.…
Why BBC Tory leader debate is not happening, and why it matters
You can learn a lot about modern election campaigns by looking at the rows about TV debates. And the current Conservative leadership race is no different. More often than not,…
Pembrokeshire second home council tax premium reduced to 150%
Getty Images A 200% council tax premium introduced in April trebled bills One of Wales’ tourism hotspots has voted to make it cheaper to own a second home. Pembrokeshire councillors…
Ed Miliband denies ignoring oil and gas sector as he visits Aberdeen
BBC Ed Miliband promoted a “skills passport” to help North Sea workers to transition to renewables jobs The UK’s energy secretary, Ed Miliband, has denied avoiding the UK’s oil and…
In a hurry to fix the Conservative Party brand
Getty Images Robert Jenrick has been on a political journey and looks to be a man in a hurry. An MP at the age of 32, he arrived at Westminster…
Political scrapper set on ‘governing right’
Getty Images Like her political heroine Margaret Thatcher, Kemi Badenoch divides opinion even within her own party. Her robust views, “anti-woke” values and no-nonsense style have made her a darling…
Tories continue pressure over Swift concert escort
Getty Images Senior Conservatives have continued to question the government over the police escorts Taylor Swift received to her concerts at Wembley Stadium in August. Ministers have denied interfering with…