Politics
Fire Brigades Union slams Tony Blair’s ‘despicable’ comments on Grenfell fire
Speaking to Sky News, Sir Tony said people are "going to make mistakes" and that tragedies will happen.
Sixth-generation wire maker blames Brexit for business struggles, urges Starmer to prioritise small manufacturers
The owner of Ormiston Wire urges Keir Starmer not to forget small manufacturers in his dealings with EU.
Justice for Grenfell may be delayed until next decade, former chief prosecutor warns
“Unless processes are massively expedited, justice is a very long way away,”
TUC leader calls for wealthier brits to pay more tax
"I think we've got a real opportunity to make work pay, to rebuild our public services, to improve the quality...
Tony Blair slammed for controversial comments on immigration
“We’ve swapped out single people coming from Europe … for families from Asia and Africa. How has this helped us?”
BBC to air controversial drama allegedly suppressed by Alastair Campbell
The drama was originally created in response to Campbell and New Labour’s ‘dirty tricks’ that were employed upon the party’s...
Emily Maitlis reflects on the challenges of reporting the Grenfell tragedy for BBC
"I was told to 'try to give each side' and I remember thinking, 'I can't'."
Michael Sheen doubts Starmer can deliver the ‘radical change UK needs’
Sheen argued that true reform cannot be achieved within the constraints of the current two-party framework,
Bill Gates advocates for progressive taxation in revealing interview
‘If I designed the tax system, I would be tens of billions poorer’
Feargal Sharkey slams Labour’s plans to clean Britain’s rivers as inadequate
“This doesn’t even touch the sides. It’s not even first steps.”
Michel Barnier appointed France’s new prime minister by Macron
"Obsessed with preserving his neoliberal record and his determination not to see the pension reform repealed, Emmanuel Macron has dismissed...
Outrage as MPs depart commons ahead of crucial Grenfell statement
Posting footage of the group online, journalist Nadine White said a "whole exodus" of MPs left the chamber, adding the...
Angela Rayner calls for swift prosecutions following Grenfell Tower inquiry
“We can’t have a situation where justice is delayed because that is justice denied"
Government introduces plans to abolish all hereditary peers from House of Lords
The government is proposing the biggest shake-up of parliament in a quarter century.