Politics News
Stay informed on global politics news: elections, policies, and diplomacy news. Your insight starts with Creative Media News.
Sir Keir Starmer plans to improve EU relations and address the UK’s ‘botched’ Brexit arrangement
Throughout the election campaign, the Conservatives attacked Labour's softer approach on Brexit. Sir Keir claims he wants to renegotiate Boris Johnson's "botched" accord with Europe. Labour is already striving to strengthen links with the European Union, according to Sir Keir Starmer, who is now touring the United Kingdom. Today, the new prime minister visited Scotland and spoke with Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and First Minister John Swinney.
Government to shift tens of millions from Rwanda plan to Border Security Command
New Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has said that she will audit the funds pledged by the Conservative government to the Rwanda plan, aiming to recoup or preserve some of them. The government proposes to redirect tens of millions of pounds from the Rwanda scheme to establish a new Border Security Command (BSC) to combat unlawful migration. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has also announced an audit of the funds transferred to Kigali as the Labour administration seeks ways to save or retrieve funds pledged by the Conservatives.
Who could succeed Rishi Sunak as Conservative Party leader?
Following the Labour Party's huge victory, the battle for the Conservative Party leadership began after Rishi Sunak's defeat. Rishi Sunak has announced his resignation following the Tories' loss to Labour in the general election. With the party returning to opposition for the first time since 2010, the search for its next leader has begun.
Rishi Sunak apologises following the historic Tory defeat
Rishi Sunak has apologised to the nation following the Conservative Party's worst legislative defeat in history. Sir Keir Starmer has led the Labour Party to a resounding win and will succeed Mr Sunak as the UK's Prime Minister. Accepting responsibility for the outcome, Mr Sunak stated that he heard voters' "anger" at his government.
In first address as PM, Sir Keir Starmer remarks, ‘Our work is urgent and we begin it today’
Sir Keir Starmer said, "Our work is urgent, and we begin it today" in his first address to the nation as prime minister. Sir Keir entered Downing Street for the first time as Prime Minister, greeting enthusiastic Labour supporters flying Union, Welsh, and Scottish flags before addressing the country in front of Number 10. Sir Keir stated, "Weariness in the heart of the nation - a draining away of hope, spirit, and belief in a better future."
Second Reform candidate quits, supports Tories over ‘racist and misogyny’
Georgie David, the West Ham and Beckton candidate is the second Reform UK member to resign from the Tories over claims of racism. A Reform candidate has suspended her campaign and defected to the Conservatives, claiming that the "vast majority" of people running for Nigel Farage's party are "racist, misogynistic, and bigoted". Georgie David, the West Ham and Beckton candidate is the second Reform UK member to resign due to racist charges.
Labour and Tories will ‘both leave NHS worse off than under austerity’
After a white mist began to appear, residents near a chemical facility were advised to keep their windows and doors closed. South Wales Police issued the warning following the incident at Dow's facility in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan. Firefighters responded with multiple crews and gave the same advice as police.
Rishi Sunak laughs at GP joke as heckler calls NHS ‘disintegrating’
During a campaign engagement in Wiltshire, the prime minister is confronted with criticism regarding his policies. After a doctor shouted at him regarding the NHS's plight, Rishi Sunak laughed at a joke about GPs. On Friday, the prime minister was addressing a rally in Wiltshire when a woman, who is believed to be Dr Jane Lees-Millais, began to query government policies that involve patients being referred to other primary care staff instead of GPs.
Labour denies Starmer promised peerages for MP resignations
Sir Keir Starmer has refuted allegations of a purging of left-wing candidates, which have dominated the Labour election campaign. Labour has refuted allegations that it provides peerages to former Labour MPs in exchange for their resignations to accommodate Sir Keir Starmer's selected candidates.
Starmer denies the purging of left-wing candidates
Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, has denied that his party is obstructing left-wing candidates as it works to ensure that a complete slate is in position for the general election on July 4. He expressed his desire for "the most exceptional candidates" to be considered during his speech in Monmouthshire. Diane Abbott, a seasoned Labour politician, has accused the party of conducting a "cull" of left-wing candidates.
Labour promises to’rebuild safety on Britain’s streets’ as Tories target VAT
Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper will pledge to reinstate 13,000 neighborhood police officers and PCSOs "back on the beat" as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt directs his criticism towards Labour's tax proposals. As Labour concentrates on combating crime, they will pledge to "restore the presence of police in the community."
Sunak to double down on national service plan
The prime minister reportedly intends to encourage employers to prioritize applications from individuals who have served in the military. Security is the "bedrock" of Labour's manifesto. Rishi Sunak is anticipated to persist in his controversial efforts to revive national service by advocating for employers to prioritize job applicants who have served in the military.