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Labour: Changing leader or Brexit stance will not be enough to come back from 2019 election drubbing, review warns
Brexit
Labour: Changing leader or Brexit stance will not be enough to come back from 2019 election drubbing, review warns
Ditching Jeremy Corbyn as leader or shifting the party’s position on Brexit will not be enough to recover from Labour’s worst election defeat since 1935, a detailed post-mortem has concluded.
Exclusive: Defence Secretary vows to tackle ‘woeful’ armed forces record on bullying in wake of Black Lives Matter movement
Defence
By Georgina Bailey
Exclusive: Defence Secretary vows to tackle ‘woeful’ armed forces record on bullying in wake of Black Lives Matter movement
The Ministry of Defence must “reset” its “woeful” record on discrimination against black and minority ethnic personnel, Cabinet minister Ben Wallace has declared.
Read in full: The Labour Together review into the party’s historic 2019 election defeat
Political parties
Read in full: The Labour Together review into the party’s historic 2019 election defeat
A detailed post-mortem on Labour’s 2019 election defeat says the party has “a mountain to climb” to get back into power within the next five years. Read the full report here.
Boris Johnson unveils £1bn Covid education ‘catch-up’ fund to make up for lockdown lost teaching time
Education
Boris Johnson unveils £1bn Covid education ‘catch-up’ fund to make up for lockdown lost teaching time
Boris Johnson is promising a £1bn coronavirus “catch-up” fund in a bid to tackle the impact of lost teaching time on England’s young people.
Boris Johnson urged to show ‘political leadership’ to break Brexit talks deadlock
Brexit
Boris Johnson urged to show ‘political leadership’ to break Brexit talks deadlock
Boris Johnson and the EU need to demonstrate “political leadership” and a “willingness to compromise” if a deal on a future relationship is to be reached before this year, MPs have warned.
Exclusive: Scrap Treasury and set up new ‘Department for Sustainability’, Lib Dem hopeful Layla Moran says
Economy
Exclusive: Scrap Treasury and set up new ‘Department for Sustainability’, Lib Dem hopeful Layla Moran says
The Liberal Democrat leadership candidate Layla Moran has set out a series of radical economic proposals — including scrapping the Treasury altogether.
Coronavirus has slowed removal of deadly Grenfell-style cladding even further, watchdog warns
Coronavirus
Coronavirus has slowed removal of deadly Grenfell-style cladding even further, watchdog warns
The coronavirus pandemic has delayed already slow progress in removing deadly Grenfell-style cladding from other residential high-rise buildings, a watchdog has warned.
NHS coronavirus app to be scrapped after only detecting 4% of contacts on iPhones
Coronavirus
NHS coronavirus app to be scrapped after only detecting 4% of contacts on iPhones
The NHS contact tracing app will be ditched after trials found it detected only 4% of contacts on iPhones.
Government needs to get its ‘knee off the neck’ of BAME people and tackle racism, Labour MP urges
Coronavirus
Government needs to get its ‘knee off the neck’ of BAME people and tackle racism, Labour MP urges
Labour MP Dawn Butler has told the Government it must get its “knee off the neck” of the BAME community and take action in the wake of protests against systemic racism.
Matt Hancock set to announce NHS contact tracing app will be ditched for new model
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock set to announce NHS contact tracing app will be ditched for new model
Matt Hancock is expected to announce the NHS will scrap the current version of its contact tracing app in favour of a new model, it has been reported.
No 10 says US trade talks progressing ‘at pace’ after Donald Trump’s top negotiator warns 2020 deal ‘nearly impossible’
Foreign affairs
No 10 says US trade talks progressing ‘at pace’ after Donald Trump’s top negotiator warns 2020 deal ‘nearly impossible’
Talks on a post-Brexit trade deal between Britain and the United States are continuing “at pace”, Number 10 has insisted, after Donald Trump’s top negotiator said they were unlikely to wrap up before November.
Tory MP Marcus Fysh ordered to apologise to Commons for rule breach and rapped for ‘patronising’ behaviour during inquiry
Political parties
Tory MP Marcus Fysh ordered to apologise to Commons for rule breach and rapped for ‘patronising’ behaviour during inquiry
A Conservative MP has been strongly rebuked for breaching the code of conduct by failing to properly register several company directorships.
Dominic Raab says he would not take the knee for Black Lives Matter as it is ‘a symbol of subjugation’
Communities
Dominic Raab says he would not take the knee for Black Lives Matter as it is ‘a symbol of subjugation’
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has said he would not kneel in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement he views it as a “symbol of subjugation and subordination”.
Sadiq Khan urges Boris Johnson to make face coverings mandatory in all shops
Coronavirus
Sadiq Khan urges Boris Johnson to make face coverings mandatory in all shops
Sadiq Khan has called on Boris Johnson to make face coverings mandatory in all shops and enclosed public spaces.
The Breakfast Briefing: MP staff blast plan to tackle bullying, Macron in town PLUS fresh social care warning
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: MP staff blast plan to tackle bullying, Macron in town PLUS fresh social care warning
Good morning and welcome to the PoliticsHome Breakfast Briefing for Thursday, June 18.
Coronavirus: care homes will ‘go to the wall’ without extra government help, chiefs warn
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: care homes will ‘go to the wall’ without extra government help, chiefs warn
Social care providers will go under unless “significant” extra funding is given to local authorities struggling to cope with the coronavirus crisis, a new report has warned.
Boris Johnson to meet Emmanuel Macron as pair mark French Resistance anniversary amid Covid-19 pandemic
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson to meet Emmanuel Macron as pair mark French Resistance anniversary amid Covid-19 pandemic
Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron will mark the 80th anniversary of the French Resistance when they meet in London today amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Labour urges government to roll out weekly coronavirus tests for all NHS and care staff
Coronavirus
Labour urges government to roll out weekly coronavirus tests for all NHS and care staff
Labour has called on the Government to introduce routine testing for all NHS and social care staff to help minimise the transmission of the disease.
Exclusive: Former Navy chief calls on UK to create 'safe corridors' to end 'humanitarian disaster' facing sailors
Coronavirus
By John Johnston
Exclusive: Former Navy chief calls on UK to create 'safe corridors' to end 'humanitarian disaster' facing sailors
The former head of the Royal Navy has urged ministers to create “safe corridors” to end the "humanitarian disaster" facing seafarers stranded across the globe.
Coronavirus: NHS contact tracing app ‘not a priority’ and may not be ready until winter, minister confirms
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: NHS contact tracing app ‘not a priority’ and may not be ready until winter, minister confirms
A much-heralded app to trace the contacts of people with coronavirus may not be ready until the winter and is no longer a government “priority”, a health minister has confirmed.
Number 10 claims it has 'no plans' to end pension triple lock amid reports Rishi Sunak is considering scrapping key Tory pledge
Coronavirus
Number 10 claims it has 'no plans' to end pension triple lock amid reports Rishi Sunak is considering scrapping key Tory pledge
Number 10 has claimed it has "no plans" to end the pension triple lock following reports Rishi Sunak was considering scrapping the Conservative manifesto guarantee.
Exclusive: Commons staff furious at new plans to tackle Westminster bullying and harassment
Political parties
By Sebastian Whale
Exclusive: Commons staff furious at new plans to tackle Westminster bullying and harassment
Current and former parliamentary staff have lashed out at plans that would allow MPs to debate the suspension or expulsion of another member for bullying and harassment.
Government to spend £900k giving Boris Johnson’s official plane a ‘Union Jack makeover’
Political parties
Government to spend £900k giving Boris Johnson’s official plane a ‘Union Jack makeover’
The Government is spending almost £1million to re-paint Boris Johnson’s official plane red, white and blue.
Liz Truss says ‘Britain is back’ as she launches formal bid to join major post-Brexit Pacific trade pact
Brexit
Liz Truss says ‘Britain is back’ as she launches formal bid to join major post-Brexit Pacific trade pact
Liz Truss has declared that “Britain is back” as she confirmed the Government is formally pressing ahead with a bid to join a major trade tie-up with Canada, Australia and New Zealand after Brexit.
PMQs: Keir Starmer refuses to say he backs schools re-opening amid row with Boris Johnson on child poverty
Coronavirus
PMQs: Keir Starmer refuses to say he backs schools re-opening amid row with Boris Johnson on child poverty
Sir Keir Starmer refused to say if Labour backed schools re-opening amid a Commons row with Boris Johnson on child poverty.
Boris Johnson confirms government considering new law to protect war memorials after wave of protests
Defence
Boris Johnson confirms government considering new law to protect war memorials after wave of protests
Ministers are considering plans to impose tougher sentences on war memorial vandals, Boris Johnson has confirmed.
Boris Johnson vows refunds for all NHS migrant workers who have had to pay health surcharge since it was scrapped
Health
Boris Johnson vows refunds for all NHS migrant workers who have had to pay health surcharge since it was scrapped
Boris Johnson has promised that all migrant workers in the NHS and social care who have paid a surcharge even after it was scrapped by the Government will have their money handed back.
MP brands unions ‘utterly disgraceful’ as they insist schools cannot reopen in September with two-metre rule
Education
MP brands unions ‘utterly disgraceful’ as they insist schools cannot reopen in September with two-metre rule
Education unions were attacked by Conservative MPs as they warned that schools will likely be unable to reopen in September if the Government’s two-metre social distancing rule remains in place.
Matt Hancock blames Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe for embarrassing Marcus Rashford TV mix-up
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock blames Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe for embarrassing Marcus Rashford TV mix-up
The Health Secretary Matt Hancock has apologised after calling Marcus Rashford “Daniel” as he attempted to praise the England star for his campaigning on free school meals.
The Breakfast Briefing: Rashford 1-0 Johnson, fresh pressure on Jenrick, row brewing over MP complaint system
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: Rashford 1-0 Johnson, fresh pressure on Jenrick, row brewing over MP complaint system
Good morning and welcome to the PoliticsHome Breakfast Briefing for Wednesday, June 17.
Keir Starmer warns thousands of jobs ‘on the line’ as Labour demands coronavirus rescue package for aviation sector
Coronavirus
Keir Starmer warns thousands of jobs ‘on the line’ as Labour demands coronavirus rescue package for aviation sector
The Government is being urged to stop a wave of redundancies in the aviation sector with a “robust” rescue package for firms hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
Robert Jenrick row: MPs demand papers on £1bn Richard Desmond property deal as they warn public trust could be ‘eroded‘
Communities
Robert Jenrick row: MPs demand papers on £1bn Richard Desmond property deal as they warn public trust could be ‘eroded‘
Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick is facing fresh pressure to release papers on his controversial decision to grant planning permission on a site owned by a Conservative donor.
Coronavirus: Nearly two-thirds of families on Universal Credit forced to borrow money during pandemic
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Nearly two-thirds of families on Universal Credit forced to borrow money during pandemic
Six in ten families claiming Universal Credit have been forced to borrow money since the beginning of the crisis, a new survey has found.
Liz Truss praises ‘old friends’ Australia and New Zealand as she kicks off post-Brexit trade talks
Foreign affairs
Liz Truss praises ‘old friends’ Australia and New Zealand as she kicks off post-Brexit trade talks
Liz Truss has praised “old friends” Australia and New Zealand as the two countries start post-Brexit trade talks with the UK.
Exclusive: MPs urged to reject ‘dangerous’ part of new plan to tackle Westminster bullying as vote looms
Social affairs
By Sebastian Whale
Exclusive: MPs urged to reject ‘dangerous’ part of new plan to tackle Westminster bullying as vote looms
MPs are being urged to reject a “dangerous” part of proposals to tackle bullying and harassment in Westminster ahead of a looming vote on a new independent complaints panel.
Boris Johnson ‘congratulates’ Marcus Rashford after footballer forces U-turn on free school meal funding
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson ‘congratulates’ Marcus Rashford after footballer forces U-turn on free school meal funding
Boris Johnson called Marcus Rashford to “congratulate” him on his campaign after the footballer forced the Government to u-turn on funding for free school meals.