Category: Politics

The NHS must change its policy of allowing transgender people to be on single-sex wards aligned with their gender identity following the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a “woman”, the…

A former Labour MP who quit the party over Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership has welcomed the landmark Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman as a “victory for feminists”. Rosie…

After a dramatic weekend with ministers passing legislation to wrest control of British Steel from its Chinese owners, Labour’s China policy is under the spotlight. Sir Keir Starmer’s government came in, promising…

The government is facing a backlash for “slipping out” cuts to the amount that families can access for adopted children to have therapy. The Fair Access Limit (FAL) will be reduced from…

Hitting potholes is “all too common”, a minister has insisted amid scrutiny of the government’s claim that new road measures will save drivers £500 a year. Lillian Greenwood told Sky News Breakfast…

British officials have confirmed a pilot scheme is being considered to deport migrants who cross the English Channel, in exchange for the UK accepting asylum seekers in France with legitimate claims. Talks…

Prisons across England and Wales are at their highest capacity for months, with fewer cells available than at any time this year. There are fewer than 1,000 spare prison cells across England…

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has said it is “likely” that British Steel will be nationalised. It comes after he appeared to row back on his claim that he would not bring a…

The government is “not ruling out” another Chinese partner for British Steel, the industry minister has said, putting her at odds with Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds. Sarah Jones told Sky News breakfast…

Evidence of ‘two tier’ policing in UK, says senior Tory – despite report by MPs finding opposite Robert Jenrick, the shadow justice secretary, is now being asked whether he still believes “two-tier” policing is…