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The government has won a long-running legal challenge about its decision to continue allowing the sale of spare parts for F-35 fighter jets to Israel, while suspending other arms licences over concerns about international humanitarian law in Gaza. But a key part of its case has highlighted mixed messaging about its position on the risk…
A former Conservative minister has been “asked to step back” from his role as a trade envoy following claims a company he was being paid by helped him write questions of claims to government departments. George Freeman was previously listed as a trade envoy for Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Brunei, but Downing Street said…
An extra 150,000 people will still be pushed into poverty despite the government making significant concessions on its plans to cut welfare, according to its own analysis. The government document, published today, reflects its decision to water down some of the more severe changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and the health top-up for universal…
πListen to Politics At Sam And Anne’s on your podcast appπΒ Β Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy serve up their essential guide to the day in British politics. The prime minister has made significant concessions on the welfare bill after the threat of a mass rebellion from his own MPs. The changes have…
Dozens of MPs have called on Sir Keir Starmer to “urgently” establish a Ukraine-style visa toΒ allow Gazans with family in the UK to come to Britain. In a letter seen exclusively by Sky News, the 67 MPs and Lords from across the political spectrum, have asked the prime minister and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to…
The prime minister has criticised chants of “death to the IDF” during a Glastonbury performance on Saturday, while festival organiser Emily Eavis said they had “very much crossed a line”. Responding on Sunday to rap duo Bob Vylan’s set the day before, Sir Keir Starmer said: “There is no excuse for this kind of appalling…
Changes to welfare reforms, forced on the government by rebel Labour MPs, are being revealed today ahead of a crucial vote. The original bill restricted eligibility for the personal independence payment (pip) and cut the health-related element of universal credit (UC). The government, which insisted welfare costs were becoming unsustainable, was forced into a U-turn…
A former Tory minister has referred himself to the parliamentary watchdog following allegations he was paid by a company that helped him write questions to government. George Freeman, the MP for Norfolk, is reported by The Times to have submitted queries to Labour ministers about the sector the firm operates in. Politics latest: Minister condemns…
Wes Streeting has suggested he is confident the government will now win a crunch vote on welfare cuts after Sir Keir Starmer made a number of concessions to prevent a damaging rebellion. The health secretary told Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips the alterations to the controversial welfare bill meant those in receipt of benefits now…
It was only 10 days ago that embattled Welfare Secretary Liz Kendall, trying to convince MPs to back her reforms, said ministers were “firm in our convictions”. People on Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and universal credit were too often being “written off”, while the welfare bill was becoming unsustainable. Politics latest: Minister condemns ‘appalling’ anti-IDF…
