Category: Constitutional reform

Devolution plans strengthen case for written UK constitution, says Burnham

PM argues for codified model of decentralisation that would fundamentally change centuries-old workings of stateAndy Burnham has said his programme of devolution strengthens the case for a written constitution for the UK, a move...

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MPs vote on Hillsborough amendment as Starmer and Burnham address Commons

Outgoing prime minister opens third reading debate on the Hillsborough law billIn response to a question from Alec Shelbrooke (Con), Campbell said he was “totally unaware” not just of the wording of the Tory opposition day...

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Trial UK and France ‘one in, one out’ scheme designed to curb migrant boat crossings to start within weeks – UK politics live

Starmer says in exchange for every migrant returned, another migrant will be allowed to enter the UK legallySky News is now broadcasting remarks from Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron at their summit in Downing Street.Starmer...

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Anti-apartheid activists would have been called terrorists under logic banning Palestine Action, Peter Hain says – UK politics live

Labour peer says he is ‘deeply ashamed’ his party is backing moves to ban groupStreeting says he has to go to the Commons to make a statement to MPs.But first he introduces Rachel Reeves, saying that she has put an extra £29bn...

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Tories and Reform UK must agree pact before next election to stop Labour, shadow minister says – UK politics live

Greg Smith says parties on the right will ‘have to play nice’ if there is a chance of Labour winning the next electionNigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, has defended politicians who get involved in entertainment TV.In an...

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No 10 rejects claims PM received Taylor Swift tickets as ‘thank you’ for security measures – as it happened

Downing St says decisions over protection for the singer were up to Scotland Yard and not the governmentKeir Starmer has has welcomed private investment of £550m to make it easier for people to find a home, PA Media reports. PA...

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Government scheme to send asylum seekers to Rwanda will cost £169,000 per person, Home Office says – UK politics live

Home secretary says benefits of deterring irregular immigration should also be considered, as economic impact assessment publishedThis is what Rishi Sunak said in his clip for broadcasters in response to claims that...

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Rishi Sunak says he will take ‘responsible’ decisions on public sector pay and borrowing ‘will make inflation worse’ – UK politics live

PM says people may not like his decisions but he is attempting to get a grip on inflation This is what Rishi Sunak said in his clip for broadcasters in response to claims that today’s King’s Fund report (see 9.28am)...

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