This site requires JavaScript for certain functions and interactions to work. Please turn on JavaScript for the best possible experience.

Part of the DODS Group DODS Group Logo

Menu

Mon, 4 July 2022

Noa Hoffman

Justice Secretary Says Controversial New Bill Of Rights Will Guarantee 'Parliament Has The Last Word'

22 Jun Home affairs

Justice Secretary Says Controversial New Bill Of Rights Will Guarantee "Parliament Has The Last Word"

Justice Secretary Dominic Raab has said it is a “sensible approach” for government to introduce powers that will enable the UK to override the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).

Boris Johnson's Former Ethics Adviser Says Steel Is a 'Distraction' From Objection That Drove Resignation

21 Jun Parliament

Boris Johnson's Former Ethics Adviser Says Steel Is a "Distraction" From Objection That Drove Resignation

Lord Geidt, who resigned from his position as Boris Johnson's ethics adviser last week, has insisted that the move was not limited to the issues around steel, but was driven by broader ethical objections.

Minister Insists Government Talks With Union Bosses Would Not End Strikes

21 Jun Transport

Minister Insists Government Talks With Union Bosses Would Not End Strikes

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said he would join talks with union leaders if he thought there was “even a one in a million chance” his presence would aid negotiations.

Grant Shapps Says New Legislation Will Require Railways To Run Services During Strikes

20 Jun Transport

Grant Shapps Says New Legislation Will Require Railways To Run Services During Strikes

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has confirmed government will bring forward legislation requiring railways to run a minimum number of services, including during periods of industrial action.

Minister Says It's 'Extremely Unlikely' Public Sector Workers Will See Double Figure Pay Rises

20 Jun Transport

Minister Says It's "Extremely Unlikely" Public Sector Workers Will See Double Figure Pay Rises

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Simon Clarke has said it is “extremely unlikely” that public sector workers will be awarded pay rises in line with inflation this year.

Grant Shapps Accuses Union Leaders Of Waging 'Class War' Ahead Of Nationwide Rail Strikes

19 Jun Transport

Grant Shapps Accuses Union Leaders Of Waging "Class War" Ahead Of Nationwide Rail Strikes

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has accused rail union leaders of misleading their members and seeking to trigger “some sort of class war” ahead of major nationwide strikes this week.

Lord Geidt Resigns As Boris Johnson's Ethics Chief

15 Jun Political parties

Lord Geidt Resigns As Boris Johnson's Ethics Chief

The Prime Minister’s ethics adviser has resigned from his post in a further blow to the government as it seeks to repair the damage of partygate.

Priti Patel Accuses Rwanda Scheme Critics Of Degrading The African Country

15 Jun Home affairs

Priti Patel Accuses Rwanda Scheme Critics Of Degrading The African Country

Home Secretary Priti Patel has accused the Labour party and opponents of the government’s plan to send migrants to Rwanda of talking down and “traducing” the east African state.

China-Sceptics Are Confident Government Will Impose Ban On Goods And Services From Xinjiang

13 Jun Foreign affairs

China-Sceptics Are Confident Government Will Impose Ban On Goods And Services From Xinjiang

Government appears to be acceding to the demands of Chinasceptic MPs, indicating support for a legislative amendment seeking to ban UK government departments from procuring goods in regions of the world “tainted by slavery and human trafficking”.

Brandon Lewis Suggests Legal Advice On Overriding Northern Ireland Protocol Will Not Be Published

12 Jun Brexit

Brandon Lewis Suggests Legal Advice On Overriding Northern Ireland Protocol Will Not Be Published

Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has suggested the full legal advice the government has received on the lawfulness of a contentious new bill seeking to override parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol will not be published.

Senior Tory Confirms He Will Vote To Oust Boris Johnson Over Lack Of 'Integrity, Competence And Vision'

06 Jun Political parties

Senior Tory Confirms He Will Vote To Oust Boris Johnson Over Lack Of "Integrity, Competence And Vision"

Former foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt has confirmed he will vote to replace Boris Johnson as Tory leader when a confidence vote in the Prime Minister is held tonight.

Boris Johnson Called “Conservative Corbyn” As Partygate Scandal Clouds People’s View Of Cost Of Living Response

03 Jun Political parties

Boris Johnson Called “Conservative Corbyn” As Partygate Scandal Clouds People’s View Of Cost Of Living Response

Partygate has caused so much damage to Boris Johnson’s reputation that new cost of living measures seem to be falling flat among the general public.

Dominic Raab Insists Boris Johnson Will Not Face A Confidence Vote Next Week

01 Jun Political parties

Dominic Raab Insists Boris Johnson Will Not Face A Confidence Vote Next Week

Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has said he does not believe a vote of confidence in Boris Johnson will take place next week, despite a mounting number of MPs submitting letters to trigger the process.

Minister Says Speculation Around Efforts To Oust Boris Johnson Are A 'Pointless Distraction'

31 May Political parties

Minister Says Speculation Around Efforts To Oust Boris Johnson Are A "Pointless Distraction"

Arts minister Lord Parkinson has described speculation over whether Boris Johnson will face a challenge to his leadership as “pretty pointless” after several more Tory MPs submitted letters of no confidence in the prime minister.

Minister Says There Was “No Obvious Justification” For French Police Using Tear Gas At Champions League Final

30 May Books & culture

Minister Says There Was “No Obvious Justification” For French Police Using Tear Gas At Champions League Final

Digital minister Chris Philp has said he was “horrified” to see pictures of football fans being doused in pepper spray and tear gas by French authorities at the UEFA Champions League final in Paris on Saturday.

Attorney General Says Retired British Judges Could Be Sent To Ukraine To Help Prosecute Russian War Criminals

27 May Foreign affairs

Attorney General Says Retired British Judges Could Be Sent To Ukraine To Help Prosecute Russian War Criminals

Exclusive: The Attorney General, Suella Braverman, has said she is "keen" to look into sending retired UK judges to Ukraine to help with war crimes trials as the conflict with Russia rages on.

Downing Street Staff Criticised For 'Lack Of Respect And Poor Treatment' Of Security Officers And Cleaners

25 May Political parties

Downing Street Staff Criticised For "Lack Of Respect And Poor Treatment" Of Security Officers And Cleaners

A union representative has called for Boris Johnson to resign after Downing Street staff were accused of “a lack of respect and poor treatment” towards cleaners and security officers working in Number 10 in a report into lockdown parties by senior civil servant Sue Gray.

Nadhim Zahawi Insists He 'Doesn't Know' Who Initiated A Partygate Meeting Between Sue Gray And Boris Johnson

22 May Political parties

Nadhim Zahawi Insists He "Doesn't Know" Who Initiated A Partygate Meeting Between Sue Gray And Boris Johnson

Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has insisted he “doesn’t know” who initiated a private meeting between Boris Johnson and Sue Gray, the civil servant who has carried out an inquiry into drinking and party culture in Downing Street during the pandemic.

Tory MPs Are Struggling To Justify No New Cost Of Living Support To Worried Constituents

17 May Economy

Tory MPs Are Struggling To Justify No New Cost Of Living Support To Worried Constituents

Backbenchers and ministers are receiving a barrage of emails from constituents desperate for financial help as the UK faces a spiraling cost of living crisis.

Government Distances Itself From Tory MP's Claim That People Using Foodbanks Can't Budget

12 May Economy

Government Distances Itself From Tory MP's Claim That People Using Foodbanks Can't Budget

The government has distanced itself from claims made by a Tory MP that record high food bank usage is caused by people not being able to cook or budget properly.

Leader of the Pack: The Mark Spencer Interview

12 May Political parties

Leader of the Pack: The Mark Spencer Interview

Westminster has once again found itself facing a reckoning over sexism, bullying and sleaze allegations. As Leader of the House of Commons, it falls to Mark Spencer to instigate a crackdown. He speaks to Noa Hoffman about where Westminster is failing the public and its own staff, what can be done to bring about change and his journey to Leader of the House. Photography by Baldo Sciacca

Commons Leader Promises A Higher Calibre Of Political Candidate At The Next General Election

11 May Political parties

Commons Leader Promises A Higher Calibre Of Political Candidate At The Next General Election

The leader of the House of Commons Mark Spencer has said voters can expect a higher calibre of candidate to stand for parliament in the next general election, as parties will have more time to complete vetting processes.

Michael Gove Denies An Emergency Budget To Tackle Soaring Costs Is Imminent

11 May Economy

Michael Gove Denies An Emergency Budget To Tackle Soaring Costs Is Imminent

Michael Gove has dismissed suggestions that government will introduce an “emergency budget” within the coming days to help ease the cost-of-living crisis.

Universities Minister Says Keir Starmer Has Shown 'Sheer Hypocrisy' Over Lockdown Beer

09 May Political parties

Universities Minister Says Keir Starmer Has Shown "Sheer Hypocrisy" Over Lockdown Beer

Universities Minister Michelle Donelan has described Keir Starmer's “relentless focus” on calling for the Prime Minister to resign over lockdown breaches after he himself was photographed with a beer during lockdown as smacking of “sheer hypocrisy”.

Jewish Councillors Say Barnet Win Is A Step Forward For Labour Relations After Anti-Semitism Allegations

06 May Political parties

Jewish Councillors Say Barnet Win Is A Step Forward For Labour Relations After Anti-Semitism Allegations

Jewish councillors have described Labour winning control of Barnet Council as a significant step forward in the party’s efforts to rebuild trust with their community following allegations of anti-semitism in the party under former leader Jeremy Corbyn.

Durham Constabulary Will Investigate Whether Keir Starmer's Lockdown Beer Broke Guidance

06 May Political parties

Durham Constabulary Will Investigate Whether Keir Starmer's Lockdown Beer Broke Guidance

Durham Constabulary has confirmed it will investigate Keir Starmer over allegations the Labour leader broke lockdown guidance when he drank a beer and ate a takeaway with colleagues.

Tory Campaigners Describe Being 'Lambasted' On The Doorstep Over Parties And The Economy Ahead Of Local Elections

03 May Political parties

Tory Campaigners Describe Being "Lambasted" On The Doorstep Over Parties And The Economy Ahead Of Local Elections

Conservative campaigners have described being “lambasted” on the doorstep during “grim” campaigning sessions in the final days leading up to Thursday’s local elections.

Baroness Lawrence: 'We have to keep fighting for our place in society and we shouldn’t have to'

03 May Parliament

Baroness Lawrence: "We have to keep fighting for our place in society and we shouldn’t have to"

It is almost 30 years since Baroness Lawrence’s son Stephen was murdered in a racially-motivated attack. She speaks to Noa Hoffman about the Metropolitan Police, the importance of education in promoting anti-racism and her hopes for the future

The Rundown Podcast: MPs Are Tired Of Westminster's Misogyny Problem

29 Apr Culture

The Rundown Podcast: MPs Are Tired Of Westminster's Misogyny Problem

Conservative MP Caroline Nokes and Labour MP Abena Oppong-Asare join PoliticsHome's Eleanor Langford and Noa Hoffman to discuss sexism, misogyny and sexual misconduct in parliament on this week's episode of The Rundown.

Minister Urges British Nationals Against Travelling To Fight In Ukraine After UK Citizen Dies

29 Apr Defence

Minister Urges British Nationals Against Travelling To Fight In Ukraine After UK Citizen Dies

British nationals should not travel to Ukraine to fight, but there are many other ways to aid the war effort, Anne-Marie Trevelyan has said.

Boris Johnson Says Watching Porn In The Workplace Is “Unacceptable”

28 Apr Political parties

Boris Johnson Says Watching Porn In The Workplace Is “Unacceptable”

Boris Johnson has said that watching pornography at work is “unacceptable” after an MP was accused of watching porn in the Commons chamber.

Minister Says Westminster Has A 'Fundamental Problem' With Work Culture As MPs Reckon With Sexism Scandal

28 Apr Culture

Minister Says Westminster Has A "Fundamental Problem" With Work Culture As MPs Reckon With Sexism Scandal

There is a “fundamental problem” with Westminster work culture, which has been created by a “poisonous” mix of drinking and long hours, the defence secretary Ben Wallace has said.

Chief Whip Will Investigate Claims A Tory MP Watched Porn In The Commons Chamber

27 Apr Parliament

Chief Whip Will Investigate Claims A Tory MP Watched Porn In The Commons Chamber

Conservative Party whips are investigating reports that a male Tory MP watched pornography on his phone in the Commons chamber.

Russian Threats To Britain Will Only Further Putin's Pariah Status, Dominic Raab Warns

27 Apr Defence

Russian Threats To Britain Will Only Further Putin's Pariah Status, Dominic Raab Warns

Vladimir Putin’s threats to Ukraine’s allies will only further increase Russia’s pariah status, Dominic Raab has said.

Armed Forces Minister Says Ukraine Has A “Completely Legitimate” Right To Attack Targets In Russia

26 Apr Defence

Armed Forces Minister Says Ukraine Has A “Completely Legitimate” Right To Attack Targets In Russia

Armed forces minister James Heappey has said Ukraine has a “completely legitimate” right to attack military targets within Russia.

Ofcom Should Have Powers To Regulate Consent In Porn, Home Affairs Committee Chair Says

25 Apr Culture

Ofcom Should Have Powers To Regulate Consent In Porn, Home Affairs Committee Chair Says

The chair of the home affairs committee has called for the Online Safety Bill to include new powers for media regulator Ofcom to investigate whether adult entertainers have properly consented to appear in pornographic films.

1
2
3
4
5
>
>>