Politics

DUP MP Carla Lockhart used her question at PMQs to ask about the Irish border. She claimed that police are now patrolling the border due to crossings by asylum seekers from the UK to Ireland. Rishi Sunak said that the UK has no legal obligation to accept returns of asylum …

The government has opened a consultation on the disability support system PIP (Personal Independence Payment), meaning eligibility criteria and other aspects of it could change. Proposed changes come as part of the prime minister’s pledge to reform the welfare system if the Conservatives win the next general election. The criteria …

PMQs live: Pensions and National Insurance dominate ahead of local elections – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer focused on pensions and National Insurance at Prime Minister’s Questions The PM was keen to stress his government’s record on pensions, after …

Officers have raided the homes of the first people to be deported to Rwanda. It comes following the recent passing of the Safety of Rwanda Act, which declared the central African nation safe following concerns raised by the Supreme Court last year. A video released by the Home Office showed …

PMQs live: Rishi Sunak faces MPs’ questions ahead of local elections – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary Rishi Sunak faces his weekly grilling from MPs in the House of Commons This week’s session comes as local elections in England and Wales take place on Thursday Voters will …

The Tory mayor of the West Midlands is sending voters an endorsement from Boris Johnson which urges people to “forget about the government”, Sky News can reveal. Andy Street’s campaign website makes no mention of Rishi Sunak on its homepage and is coloured in green rather than Conservative blue, suggesting …

Humza Yousaf to speak for first time since resignation as SNP leader and first minister – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary First Minister Humza Yousaf, who said on Monday that he is standing down, will be interviewed by the BBC’s Scotland editor James Cook. A source close …

The fact a failed asylum seeker volunteered to go to Rwanda demonstrates that claims the country is not safe are “untrue”, Kemi Badenoch has said. The business secretary also declared there is no “cost-free option” on border security, as she defended the “minimal” price tag of sending migrants there. Politics …

SNP leadership race latest ahead of Scottish government no confidence motion – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary A source close to John Swinney has told BBC News he has no plans to make an announcement today. Former finance secretary Kate Forbes is also considering whether to stand …

A motion of no confidence in the Scottish government is due to be debated later on Wednesday. Scottish Labour is pressing ahead with its motion despite Humza Yousaf announcing earlier this week his intention to stand down as SNP leader and first minister. If the motion passes, all ministers in …