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Chris Philp has been criticised by both the Labour and Liberal Democrat parties after suggesting Britons need a better “work ethic”. The shadow home secretary said that “as a country we need to lift our game” when it comes to productivity to compete with countries such as China and India. Philp cited economic inactivity statistics... Read more » The post Chris Philp claim Britain needs better ‘work ethic’ slammed by Labour, Lib Dems appeared first on Politics.co.uk.

Britain has “reaped the benefits” of Brexit, shadow foreign secretary Priti Patel has said as the nation marks five years since withdrawing from the European Union (EU). The Conservative Party is looking to use the anniversary to warn voters of the government’s attempts to “dismantle” Brexit and “drag us back into the EU’s grasp”. “This... Read more » The post Britain has ‘reaped the benefits’ of Brexit, Conservative Party declares on fifth anniversary appeared first on Politics.co.uk

Ed Davey has labelled the Conservative Party’s Brexit deal a “disaster” and urged the government to “show the urgency and ambition” needed to fix the UK-EU relationship. Marking five years since Britain left the European Union, Davey also accused the prime minister of “living in a parallel universe” if he thinks that the UK economy... Read more » The post Ed Davey marks Brexit anniversary: Conservative deal has been ‘disaster’ for Britain appeared first on Politics.co.uk.

What didn’t Rachel Reeves say in her growth speech yesterday? The widely trailed address surveyed the wide expanse of the government’s economic programme — from the “difficult” decisions taken in the autumn budget to the latest controversy surrounding a third Heathrow runway. The chancellor spoke unapologetically and, yes, optimistically about Britain’s growth prospects. “Everything I... Read more » The post Rachel Reeves cannot escape Labour’s Brexit reckoning appeared first on Politics.co.uk.

A cross-party group MPs will address Britain’s “flawed” voting system in a House of Commons debate on Thursday. The parliamentarians, representing six parties and every region and nation of the UK, will urge the government to establish a national commission tasked with proposing a “fair and democratic replacement to First Past the Post [FPTP]”. The... Read more » The post Cross-party MPs to demand ‘fair and democratic’ voting system in commons debate appeared first on Politics.co.uk.

Rachel Reeves has said she wants to see “spades in the ground” at Heathrow Airport in the next five years. The chancellor confirmed her and the government’s backing for a third runway at Heathrow in a major speech on Wednesday. “I am not satisfied with the position that we are in”, Reeves told reporters.  “I... Read more » The post Rachel Reeves vows ‘spades in the ground’ at Heathrow this parliament appeared first on Politics.co.uk.

Faragism thrives, like its international counterparts, in a milieu of deepening disillusion. The post Nigel Farage is vulnerable appeared first on Politics.co.uk.

Foreign interference in UK democracy is a live threat: laws to prevent such interference play an integral role in defending our democracy. There have long been calls to bring these laws into the twenty-first century – and this overhaul is now critical. To see why our electoral guard-rails aren’t clear or strong enough, just look... Read more » The post Elon Musk’s meddling shows why laws to safeguard UK democracy must be updated appeared first on Politics.co.uk.

Rachel Reeves’ big pitch for economic growth today was always going to overshadow Kemi Badenoch and Keir Starmer’s weekly tussle at PMQs. The Conservative leader’s supporters continue to laud her ability to “cut through” and catapult herself into the headlines. (Not inherently a positive trait). But there could be no competing with the chancellor’s confirmation... Read more » The post PMQs verdict: Kemi Badenoch’s poor performances invite ‘lettuce’ taunt appeared first on Politics.co.uk.

Sadiq Khan has said he remains opposed to the building of a third runway at Heathrow Airport. Labour’s Mayor of Greater London expressed concerns about the “severe impact” it would have on noise, air pollution and climate change targets. The comments came after chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed in a major speech that she would be... Read more » The post Sadiq Khan: Heathrow expansion could have ‘hugely damaging impact on our environment’ appeared first on Politics.co.uk.