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Dominic Raab confirms UK’s aid spending to be cut by £2.9bn amid coronavirus downturn
Foreign affairs
Dominic Raab confirms UK’s aid spending to be cut by £2.9bn amid coronavirus downturn
Britain is slashing its international aid budget by £2.9billion as a result of the coronavirus economic downturn, Dominic Raab has confirmed.
Former Labour general secretary Iain McNicol suing the party over leaked anti-semitism report
Political parties
Former Labour general secretary Iain McNicol suing the party over leaked anti-semitism report
The former general secretary of Labour is suing the party over a controversial leaked report into its handling of anti-semitism.
Coronavirus: MPs shocked at ‘astonishing failure’ to plan for economic impact of a pandemic
Coronavirus
By Sebastian Whale
Coronavirus: MPs shocked at ‘astonishing failure’ to plan for economic impact of a pandemic
MPs have lashed out at the Government over what they deem to be an “astonishing” failure to come up with an economic plan to deal with a pandemic.
Boris Johnson hails ‘sheer might of our union’ in Covid-19 fight as he heads to Scotland to mark first year as PM
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson hails ‘sheer might of our union’ in Covid-19 fight as he heads to Scotland to mark first year as PM
Boris Johnson has praised the “sheer might” of the United Kingdom in the coronavirus crisis as he marked one year as Prime Minister with a trip to Scotland.
Dominic Raab ‘deeply concerned’ by Chinese cyber attack on UK and warns state-backed hackers will be held to account
Foreign affairs
Dominic Raab ‘deeply concerned’ by Chinese cyber attack on UK and warns state-backed hackers will be held to account
Dominic Raab said he is “deeply concerned” by the news two Chinese man have been arrested over cyber attacks on institutions in 11 countries including the UK.
Care home residents allowed visitors for the first time since lockdown began, Matt Hancock confirms
Coronavirus
Care home residents allowed visitors for the first time since lockdown began, Matt Hancock confirms
Matt Hancock has announced that care home residents will soon be allowed visitors for the first time since lockdown was introduced in March.
Keir Starmer calls on Nicola Sturgeon to publicly 'condemn' Alex Salmond over RT programme
Political parties
Keir Starmer calls on Nicola Sturgeon to publicly 'condemn' Alex Salmond over RT programme
Keir Starmer has called on Nicola Sturgeon to publicly "condemn" Alex Salmond for hosting his own talk show on RT.
Exclusive: Government’s green homes plan risks ‘throwing people into the arms of scammers’, MPs warn
Environment
Exclusive: Government’s green homes plan risks ‘throwing people into the arms of scammers’, MPs warn
MPs have warned the Government that a “rushed” energy-saving scheme could leave homeowners at risk of being exploited by scammers and rogue traders.
PMQs: Boris Johnson writes ‘two versions of every article’ says Keir Starmer as he rejects ‘more flip-flops than Bournemouth beach’ jibe
Political parties
PMQs: Boris Johnson writes ‘two versions of every article’ says Keir Starmer as he rejects ‘more flip-flops than Bournemouth beach’ jibe
Boris Johnson was accused of writing “two versions of every article he ever published” after Keir Starmer hit back over the claim he had “more flip-flops than Bournemouth beach”.
Keir Starmer says Boris Johnson playing ‘catch up’ on Russia — as PM blasts ‘Islingtonian Remainers’ worried about Brexit meddling
Political parties
Keir Starmer says Boris Johnson playing ‘catch up’ on Russia — as PM blasts ‘Islingtonian Remainers’ worried about Brexit meddling
Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of playing “catch up” over Russia’s influence in Britain — as the Prime Minister hit out at “Islington Remainers” worried about Kremlin meddling in the Brexit referendum.
Jeremy Corbyn claims apology to Panorama anti-semitism whistleblowers a ‘political decision’ amid major Labour row
Political parties
Jeremy Corbyn claims apology to Panorama anti-semitism whistleblowers a ‘political decision’ amid major Labour row
Jeremy Corbyn has accused Labour of taking a “political” decision to apologise and award damages to party whistleblowers who took part in a Panorama documentary on anti-semitism.
Harry Dunn death: Dominic Raab closes legal 'anomaly' which allowed death suspect Anne Sacoolas to flee UK
Foreign affairs
Harry Dunn death: Dominic Raab closes legal 'anomaly' which allowed death suspect Anne Sacoolas to flee UK
A legal "anomaly" which allowed the suspect in the death of Harry Dunn to flee the UK has been closed, Dominic Raab has confirmed.
Robert Jenrick defends approving Tory donor’s £1bn development and dismisses lobbying claims as ‘occupational hazard’
Communities
Robert Jenrick defends approving Tory donor’s £1bn development and dismisses lobbying claims as ‘occupational hazard’
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has defended approving a £1billion project which was later overturned and dismissed claims of lobbying by its Conservative-donating developer as an "occupational hazard”.
Labour apologises ‘unreservedly’ to whistleblowers and Panorama reporter for attack on anti-semitism investigation
Political parties
Labour apologises ‘unreservedly’ to whistleblowers and Panorama reporter for attack on anti-semitism investigation
Labour has issued an “unreserved” apology and agreed to pay damages to former members of staff and a BBC journalist after attacking them over a Panorama documentary into its handling of anti-semitism complaints.
Boris Johnson unveils £350m decarbonisation push as he vows ‘green, sustainable recovery’ and ‘Jet Zero’ plane trial
Environment
Boris Johnson unveils £350m decarbonisation push as he vows ‘green, sustainable recovery’ and ‘Jet Zero’ plane trial
Boris Johnson has unveiled £350m in funding to help industry slash carbon emissions, as he launched the UK’s bid to secure the first zero-emissions long-haul passenger flight.
Mike Pompeo tells MPs World Health Organisation chief has been ‘bought’ by China
Coronavirus
Mike Pompeo tells MPs World Health Organisation chief has been ‘bought’ by China
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has told MPs that the head of the World Health Organisation was “bought” by China, as he accused the international body of being responsible for “dead Britons”.
Labour anti-semitism: party expected to apologise and settle in case brought by Panorama whistleblowers
Political parties
Labour anti-semitism: party expected to apologise and settle in case brought by Panorama whistleblowers
Labour is expected to settle a defamation case on Wednesday launched by ex-employees who blew the whistle in a BBC Panorama investigation.
Boris Johnson considers new spying law in wake of damning Russia report
Defence
Boris Johnson considers new spying law in wake of damning Russia report
Boris Johnson is considering toughening up Britain’s security laws in the wake of a damning report on its response to the threat posed by Russia.
Russia report explained: everything you need to know about the landmark Intelligence and Security Committee inquiry into Kremlin influence
Defence
By Georgina Bailey
Russia report explained: everything you need to know about the landmark Intelligence and Security Committee inquiry into Kremlin influence
The heavily-trailed Intelligence and Security Committee report into Russia’s role in the UK may have grabbed headlines for its findings on Brexit and the Scottish referendum. But the inquiry also sheds light on a muddled response to the threat posed by Russia which has persisted for decades. Georgina Bailey reports.
PoliticsHome Podcast: The Russia Report decoded
Defence
By PoliticsHome staff
PoliticsHome Podcast: The Russia Report decoded
The long-awaited ‘Russia report’ has finally landed — but after all the hype is it a damp squib?
Dominic Raab insists Britain ‘not complacent’ about Russia threat after damning report by intelligence watchdog
Foreign affairs
Dominic Raab insists Britain ‘not complacent’ about Russia threat after damning report by intelligence watchdog
Britain is “not complacent” about the threat posed by Russia, the Foreign Secretary has said, after a damning report on Russian influence in the UK.
Donald Trump’s top diplomat Mike Pompeo says ‘well done’ to UK for ‘sovereign’ decision to axe China’s Huawei
Coronavirus
Donald Trump’s top diplomat Mike Pompeo says ‘well done’ to UK for ‘sovereign’ decision to axe China’s Huawei
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has heaped praise on Britain for stripping Chinese telecoms firm Huawei of a role in its 5G network.
Attorney General says she does not regret defending Dominic Cummings over lockdown trip
Coronavirus
Attorney General says she does not regret defending Dominic Cummings over lockdown trip
The Attorney General has said she does not regret defending Dominic Cummings in a tweet over his controversial lockdown trip.
Boris Johnson calls for 'justice to be done' for Harry Dunn during Mike Pompeo meeting
Foreign affairs
Boris Johnson calls for 'justice to be done' for Harry Dunn during Mike Pompeo meeting
Boris Johnson has pressed for "justice to be done" for Harry Dunn during a face-to-face meeting with Mike Pompeo.
Chris Whitty says it was ‘entirely practical’ for Government to ditch coronavirus contact tracing in March
Coronavirus
Chris Whitty says it was ‘entirely practical’ for Government to ditch coronavirus contact tracing in March
Chief medical officer Chris Whitty has defended the Government’s “entirely practical” decision to ditch its initial coronavirus contract tracing programme in March because of stretched resources.
Investigation launched into Tory MP accused of asking intern for ‘no strings fun’
Political parties
Investigation launched into Tory MP accused of asking intern for ‘no strings fun’
A party investigation has been launched into a Tory MP accused of asking an intern if she wanted to "fool around" and have "no strings fun".
Exclusive: Let firms who pay living wage and treat staff well boast new ‘kitemark’, Lib Dem hopeful Layla Moran says
Economy
Exclusive: Let firms who pay living wage and treat staff well boast new ‘kitemark’, Lib Dem hopeful Layla Moran says
Businesses who treat their staff well and pay the real living wage should be rewarded through a new “kitemark” system, exposing those who fail to take care of employees properly, a Liberal Democrat leadership challenger has said.
Russia report: Government 'actively avoided' looking for evidence Moscow interfered in Brexit referendum, says watchdog
Foreign affairs
Russia report: Government 'actively avoided' looking for evidence Moscow interfered in Brexit referendum, says watchdog
The Government “actively avoided” looking for evidence Russia interfered in the EU referendum “because they did not want to know”, according to a Parliamentary security watchdog.
Russia report: Intelligence agencies slammed for ‘extreme caution’ in assessing whether Moscow tried to influence Brexit vote
Brexit
Russia report: Intelligence agencies slammed for ‘extreme caution’ in assessing whether Moscow tried to influence Brexit vote
Britain’s intelligence agencies have not done enough to reassure the public that the 2016 Brexit referendum was safe from Russian interference, a report by Parliament’s security watchdog has warned.
Rishi Sunak warns of 'tough choices' ahead as he launches spending review
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak warns of 'tough choices' ahead as he launches spending review
Rishi Sunak has warned there will be "tough choices" ahead as he launched his 2020 spending review, with a focus on strengthening the UK's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
China warns UK of Hong Kong ‘consequences’ as Donald Trump’s top diplomat holds talks with Boris Johnson
Defence
China warns UK of Hong Kong ‘consequences’ as Donald Trump’s top diplomat holds talks with Boris Johnson
Britain will “bear the consequences” if it carries on down the “wrong road” on Hong Kong, China has warned.
Coronavirus: UK borrowed twice as much in first quarter of this year as in whole of 2019, new figures show
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: UK borrowed twice as much in first quarter of this year as in whole of 2019, new figures show
The Government borrowed twice as much in the first quarter of this year as it did in the whole of 2019 as ministers raced to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic, new figures show.
Westminster braced for long-awaited report on Russian election interference
Foreign affairs
Westminster braced for long-awaited report on Russian election interference
A long-awaited report on the threat posed by Russia to UK democracy is due to be published on Tuesday.
Teachers, doctors and more to get inflation-busting pay rises to recognise ‘vital’ coronavirus work
Coronavirus
Teachers, doctors and more to get inflation-busting pay rises to recognise ‘vital’ coronavirus work
Doctors, teachers, police officers and other public sector staff are in line for inflation-busting pay rises to recognise their efforts during the coronavirus crisis.
End of furlough means ‘more shocks ahead’ for UK families after biggest income hit since mid-1970s, report warns
Coronavirus
End of furlough means ‘more shocks ahead’ for UK families after biggest income hit since mid-1970s, report warns
UK households face yet more shocks to their earnings, a leading think tank has warned, after 2020 saw the biggest drop in average incomes in decades.
MPs demand fake news watchdog to tackle ‘virulent’ spread of coronavirus misinformation
Coronavirus
MPs demand fake news watchdog to tackle ‘virulent’ spread of coronavirus misinformation
A group of influential MPs have urged ministers to appoint a new regulator to tackle the “infodemic'”of fake news created by during the coronavirus pandemic.