5 hours ago Labour MPs demand Keir Starmer  change the general election voting system despite fears it would allow open the door to 'extremism'

Backbenchers today urged ministers to be bold and reform the 'unrepresentative' voting system used for general elections.

Politics

33 hours ago Watch live: Keir Starmer grilled at PMQs as Rachel Reeves backs Heathrow third runway

Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer faces MPs at Prime Minister’s Questions after Rachel Reeves backed a third Heathrow runway on Wednesday, 29 January.

Society

7 hours ago Trade union boss warns Reeves against trading workers rights for economic growth

Exclusive: FBU general secretary issues a warning to Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer over pay and workers rights following the chancellor’s speech

Economics

8 hours ago Labour warned tough laws against people smugglers in new bill could penalise asylum seekers – UK politics live

Refugee Council says ‘many refugees themselves could also be prosecuted’ under proposalsRichard Madeley goes next.Q: The Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary says you are wrong, and the third runway won’t be built until you are 70. You are 45 now. Why is he wrong?We’re signing off decisions on wind farms, on solar farms, a commitment to a new stadium at Old Trafford. We are upgrading the Transpennine route to make journey times easier between York and Manchester via Leeds and Huddersfield. Those things are happening right now. Continue reading...

Events

5 hours ago John Prescott gets poignant last laugh as funeral cortege arrives in two Jags

Sir Keir Starmer, Tony Blair and Gordon Brown joined John's widow Lady Pauline, 82, and their sons Johnathan and David to share treasured memories of a man who helped shape modern Labour.

Politics

8 hours ago John Prescott funeral in pictures: Sir Keir Starmer, Gordon Brown pay tribute to 'working

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has attended John Prescott’s funeral, alongside former UK Labour leaders Tony Blair and Gordon Brown

Economics

8 hours ago New criminal offences to disrupt people smugglers set out in border Bill

The Government is expected to seek to bring the measures into force as soon as possible once the legislation is approved by MPs and Lords.

Events

9 hours ago John Prescott funeral: Keir Starmer and wife Victoria join Tony and Cherie Blair, Gordon Brown, ex

More than 300 family members, friends and colleagues were invited to the service in East Yorkshire.

Politics

32 hours ago Keir Starmer is roasted at PMQs for heaping red tape and costs on struggling business

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch contrasted the premier's promises on deregulation with the burdens being added by new employment rights legislation.

Economics

12 hours ago Labour’s border bill to 'block migrants from claiming slavery protections’

Sir Keir Starmer accused the previous Conservative government of ‘driving a coach and horses’ through protections for victims of trafficking

Events

9 hours ago Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and Keir Starmer among mourners at Lord John Prescott’s funeral

The service for the former deputy prime minister, who died in November aged 86, is being held at Hull Minster.

Politics

23 hours ago Under pressure Rachel Reeves issues defiant response when quizzed on Keir Starmer relationship

Rachel Reeves issued a defiant response as she defended her record as chancellor.

Events

10 hours ago BREAKING: Labour titan John Prescott's funeral begins as Keir Starmer leads tributes

Keir Starmer leads tributes as more than 300 family members, friends and former colleagues begin arriving at the funeral service for the Labour titan John Prescott at Hull Minster

Politics

28 hours ago Omagh Bombing Inquiry hears tributes to oldest and youngest atrocity victims

It came on the second day of commemorative hearings at the Strule Arts Centre in the Co Tyrone town.

Events

10 hours ago Labour grandees set to gather for funeral of John Prescott as Keir Starmer praises ex

More than 300 family members, friends and colleagues have been invited to the service in East Yorkshire.

Politics

12 hours ago Trump played games with Starmer over Mandelson – but PM has card up his sleeve

Trump and Starmer have resolved their differences on Lord Mandelson but at what cost to the prime minister? David Maddox reports

Politics

12 hours ago Rachel Reeves says cabinet ‘united’ in backing Heathrow third runway plan – UK politics live

Chancellor says she has support of cabinet as climate minister Ed Miliband reported to be sceptical over Heathrow plansRichard Madeley goes next.Q: The Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary says you are wrong, and the third runway won’t be built until you are 70. You are 45 now. Why is he wrong?We’re signing off decisions on wind farms, on solar farms, a commitment to a new stadium at Old Trafford. We are upgrading the Transpennine route to make journey times easier between York and Manchester via Leeds and Huddersfield. Those things are happening right now. Continue reading...

Politics

15 hours ago Prime Minister confirms future plans for State Pension payments for millions of older people

Sir Keir Starmer was asked about means-testing the State Pension during PMQs.

Politics

21 hours ago Another Keir Starmer shambles! Lloyds announce 136 branch closures just a day after bank boss met PM at City summit

The announcement comes after Sir Keir and Ms Reeves on Tuesday told top City bosses including Lloyds chief executive Charlie Nunn that 'Britain is back and open for business'.

Politics

27 hours ago Government accused of having ‘rogue algorithm’ for deciding housing targets

Conservative former minister Damian Hinds told MPs the number of houses expected to be built in his constituency of East Hampshire had ‘doubled’.

Politics

27 hours ago King reveals he does not like his curry ‘too strong’ as he meets new MPs

Charles and the Queen, along with the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, met the new MPs at Buckingham Palace.

Politics

27 hours ago Why Keir Starmer will soon have to choose between Rachel 'growth' Reeves and Ed 'net zero' Miliband

Measures such as the approval of a third runway at Heathrow are at odds with net-zero ambitions

Politics

31 hours ago PMQs: Kemi Badenoch starts well against Starmer but then ruins it. The next lettuce?

Find a line and stick to it

Politics

31 hours ago Something to hide? Rachel Reeves refuses to publish her personal tax return despite Keir Starmer vowing to continue publishing his now he is PM

Sir Keir twice released his tax returns as leader of the opposition, and his press secretary put pressure on the Chancellor today, revealing he would do so again now he is Prime Minister.

Politics

32 hours ago Watch: Keir Starmer grilled at PMQs as Rachel Reeves backs Heathrow third runway

Watch as Sir Keir Starmer faced MPs at Prime Minister’s Questions after Rachel Reeves backed a third Heathrow runway on Wednesday, 29 January.

Politics

32 hours ago Starmer labels Tories ‘coalition of blockers’ as he defends growth plan at PMQs

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch urged the Prime Minister to drop his ‘anti-growth’ Employment Rights Bill.

Politics

33 hours ago PMQs live: Starmer labels Badenoch 'the next lettuce' after Tory leader reprimanded for claiming PM lied

Sir Keir Starmer is at PMQs after chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a raft of plans to drive economic growth including the expansion of Heathrow Airport

Politics

34 hours ago Emmanuel Macron leads EU demands for Keir Starmer to cave in on fishing rights and 'youth free movement' scheme to get security deal ahead of Brexit 'reset' summit next week

Sir Keir Starmer has repeatedly promised to 'reset' the UK's post-Brexit relations with Brussels under his Labour Government.

Politics