The former prime minister will steer clear of personal attacks despite the onslaught of abuse he has faced from some former colleagues but will give a robust defence of the UK’s performance during the crisis. A source close to the ex-PM said:
Put to him that it was a matter for him as party leader, Sir Keir replied: “I’m the leader of the Labour Party. I hope that at the next election, we will be able to form a government. “That is precisely why
Yvette Cooper repeatedly dodged questions from the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg on whether Labour frontbenchers who back a Gaza ceasefire in a potential vote next week will be sacked. The shadow home secretary was asked three times if Sir Keir Starmer would fire
Environment Secretary Therese Coffey has blamed rain coming from the east rather than the west for being less prepared for flooding caused by Storm Babet. She said there would be a “rapid review” to assess the impact of the extreme weather. Giving
Manchester United’s big-money gamble on Casemiro could be set to backfire after just one season at Old Trafford. The Brazilian was hauled off during the win over Brentford by Erik ten Hag, who proceeded to call him out in the post-match press
Sir Ed Davey repeatedly dodged questions on whether the Liberal Democrats want to rejoin the EU in an appearance on the BBC today. The Liberal Democrat leader insisted he wants Britain to “rebuild” its relationship with Brussels and be at the “heart
Emily Thornberry rolled her eyes during a Channel 4 grilling over Labour’s plan for a migrant returns deal with the European Union. The Labour frontbencher was pressed on what would happen if Brussels refuses an agreement sought by Sir Keir Starmer. The
Angela Rayner has refused to commit to Labour keeping the state pensions triple lock if the party takes power at the next general election. The deputy Labour leader insisted the Opposition would not make unfunded spending commitments. Asked on the BBC if
BBC chiefs are to be grilled in Parliament about the “adequacy” of the corporation’s governance arrangements following the Huw Edwards furore. Director-general Tim Davie, acting chairwoman Dame Elan Closs Stephens and policy director Clare Sumner will face a pre-arranged meeting of the
Rishi Sunak is set to face a 90-minute grilling from MPs on a range of topics this afternoon. The Prime Minister will appear before the Liaison Committee, made up of the chairs of other select committees, at 2pm. It comes six months