Reform UK will stand a candidate in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election following the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer as an MP, Nigel Farage has said. He told GB News’ Political Editor Christopher Hope: “It is a big deal, but you know it doesn’t
Shadow Transport Secretary Richard Holden has urged the Government to back a ban on first‑cousin marriage, accusing Labour of refusing to confront opposition to the policy in some communities. Speaking to GB News, Mr Holden said the practice remained widespread in parts of the UK,
Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Secretary of State Angela Rayner have announced nearly £10bn of allocations to build thousands of council, social and affordable homes in England. The first wave of funding will support the delivery of more than 70,000 homes across England. Responding to
Lawyer James Tumbridge has said a Home Office document warning asylum seekers not to commit rape, engage in harassment or have sexual contact with children could be used by campaigners to strengthen arguments against asylum accommodation being placed in local communities. Speaking to GB News,
Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg has said the government has had two years to think of alternatives to letting people out of prison early. Speaking on GB News he said: “Think back just two years when there was the first early release of prisoners, and it was
Hamish Falconer, Minister for European Relations, has declined to give a timeline for how the government is going to increase defence spending and when that will reach Nato’s target of 3.5% of GDP. Asked about how spending will be increased, he told GB News: “We
The UK Prime Minister, Andy Burnham should adopt five key tax policy principles to kickstart the economy, say leading audit, tax and business advisory firm, Blick Rothenberg. In an effort to raise these issues, the Head of Tax at Blick Rothenberg, Sean Drury, has written
Labour peer Lord Cryer has said the early release scheme was “a mistake” and said he would not oppose Parliament being recalled before September to debate the issue. Speaking on GB News he said: “What we’re living with is massive underinvestment in the prison system
Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg has accused Andy Burnham of being more interested in buses than in the legislation on the early release of prisoners. Speaking on GB News he said: “The 2026 Sentencing Act: No doubt at the forefront of your mind, something that you have
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has called on Andy Burnham to outline his plans for the country in an early October Budget. On the VAT cut on energy bills, he told GB News: “It’s not the best way to help people with their energy