Christopher McKeon

Politics

Starmer pays tribute to ‘pope for the poor’ who ‘never lost hope’

The Prime Minister said Pope Francis had shown ‘courageous’ leadership ‘in a complex and challenging time’.
21 Apr 2025
Politics

UK nationals urged to avoid protests as Korean president declares martial law

South Korea’s president Yoon Suk Yeol claimed he had declared martial law to protect the country from ‘anti-state’ forces.

3 Dec 2024
Politics

Opponents of assisted dying vow to fight on as Bill clears first hurdle

Conservative MP Danny Kruger said he was ‘disappointed’ but that the vote was ‘simply to continue the discussion’.
29 Nov 2024
Politics

Russia conducting ‘staggeringly reckless’ sabotage campaign against Europe – MI6

The intelligence service also warned of a renewed threat from so-called Islamic State and a ‘reckoning’ to come from the conflict in the Middle East.
29 Nov 2024
Politics

PM announces overhaul of immigration system

Sir Keir Starmer accused the previous government of running ‘a one-nation experiment in open borders’ at a press conference in Downing Street.

28 Nov 2024
Money

Pension credit applications soar but approvals remain low

Just 42,500 applications have been approved since July, when the Government said almost 900,000 households were missing out on the benefit.
28 Nov 2024
Politics

Union launches legal action over winter fuel payment cut

Unite, one of Labour’s major donors, has repeatedly called on the Government to abandon its decision to means test the winter fuel payment.
28 Nov 2024
Politics

‘I will be gracious’ to Donald Trump, says Foreign Secretary

David Lammy insisted the US would remain committed to Nato despite Donald Trump’s comments about the alliance.
27 Nov 2024
Politics

Domestic abusers to face tougher restrictions as new protective orders launched

The Government has set a target of halving violence against women and girls over the next decade.
27 Nov 2024
Business News

Electric vehicle targets not working as intended, says Business Secretary

Jonathan Reynolds said he was ‘profoundly concerned’ about the impact of the policy following news Vauxhall owner would close a factory in Luton.
26 Nov 2024
Politics

‘Overdue’ Lebanon ceasefire must bring lasting solution to crisis, says PM

Sir Keir Starmer welcomed news that hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah would be suspended from Wednesday.
26 Nov 2024
Politics

Minister Jess Phillips investigated by Commons standards watchdog

Parliament’s standards commissioner has opened an investigation into Jess Phillips over the late registration of an interest.
26 Nov 2024
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Politics

Starmer admits 'Britain isn't working’ as job reforms announced

Extra NHS support and an overhaul of Jobcentres are among plans unveiled on Tuesday

26 Nov 2024
Politics

Opponents of assisted dying ‘not hearing’ stories of terminally ill, says MP

A proposal to legalise assisted dying in some circumstances faces its first vote in the Commons on Friday.
25 Nov 2024
Politics

Russian threats will not ‘dictate our decisions’ on Ukraine, minister tells Nato

Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden said Russia had stepped up its cyber attacks on Ukraine and its allies over the past year.
25 Nov 2024
Politics

Farmers call for inheritance tax U-turn ahead of talks with ministers

NFU president Tom Bradshaw said inheritance tax would be ‘the final straw’ for farmers after Brexit, rising prices and climate change

4 Nov 2024
Politics

Kemi Badenoch set to reveal new Conservative shadow cabinet

Dame Rebecca Harris has already been named as chief whip, but there has been no official announcement of the new Conservative front bench

4 Nov 2024
Politics

Starmer to pledge more cash for border command in blitz on small boats

The Prime Minister will use a speech to Interpol to tell the world to ‘wake up to the severity of this challenge’.

4 Nov 2024
Politics

Starmer faces call to suspend Labour MP over ‘white supremacy’ tweet

Backbench MP Dawn Butler appeared to share a post describing the new Tory leader’s politics as ‘white supremacy in blackface’.
3 Nov 2024
Business News

New Tory leader Badenoch promises ‘hard truths’ for country and party

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said she would reverse Labour’s decision to impose VAT on private school fees if she came to power.
3 Nov 2024
Money

Trade union threatens legal action over winter fuel cut

The move will further strain relations between the Labour Party and trade union Unite.
3 Nov 2024