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Starmer vows to curb migration as Sunak makes community care offer

Starmer vows to curb migration as Sunak makes community care offer

The Labour leader proposes a ban on law-breaking employers from hiring foreign workers.

Police make 53 arrests around Champions League final at Wembley

Police make 53 arrests around Champions League final at Wembley

Most of the arrests were made for attempts to breach security but five were made for pitch invasions.

Keir Starmer unveils manifesto pledge to curb immigration numbers

Keir Starmer unveils manifesto pledge to curb immigration numbers

The Labour leader wants to train more Britons and ban rule-breaking employers from hiring from abroad.

Tories pledge to build 100 new GP surgeries paid for by slashing NHS management

Tories pledge to build 100 new GP surgeries paid for by slashing NHS management

The proposals would also be paid for by an overhaul in planning conditions for new housing estates that need local healthcare.

Politicians and music: Which songs have been used and do they need permission?

Politicians and music: Which songs have been used and do they need permission?

D:Ream said they would deny any request from Sir Keir Starmer to use Things Can Only Get Better in the upcoming General Election.

Rayner says claims she pushed Starmer into Abbott decision are ‘rubbish’

Rayner says claims she pushed Starmer into Abbott decision are ‘rubbish’

Sir Keir Starmer gave the veteran left-winger the green light to stand for his party in the election after his deputy backed her candidacy.

Election campaign day 10: Sunak pokes Abbott wound as Starmer seeks to move on

Election campaign day 10: Sunak pokes Abbott wound as Starmer seeks to move on

Both leaders launched their parties’ battle buses as campaigning entered its second weekend.

Swinney to press people to ‘vote SNP to put Scotland’s interests first’

Swinney to press people to ‘vote SNP to put Scotland’s interests first’

The General Election will take place on July 4.

Thousands attend central London protest organised by Tommy Robinson

Thousands attend central London protest organised by Tommy Robinson

Speeches were given by Mr Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley Lennon, Reclaim leader Laurence Fox and political commentator Carl Benjamin.

Gaza ceasefire plan should be given ‘positive’ consideration, Taoiseach says

Gaza ceasefire plan should be given ‘positive’ consideration, Taoiseach says

Simon Harris said the opportunity to end the conflict in Gaza should not be missed.

Man charged over pitch incident at Scotland v Israel match

Man charged over pitch incident at Scotland v Israel match

A pro-Palestine demonstration took place outside the stadium.

Police ‘assessing’ further complaint over Michael Matheson iPad bill

Police ‘assessing’ further complaint over Michael Matheson iPad bill

The SNP MSP has been banned from Holyrood for 27 days.

Businesses ‘crying out for help to tackle skills shortage’, says Labour

Businesses ‘crying out for help to tackle skills shortage’, says Labour

Labour has restated its pledge to reform the existing Apprenticeship Levy, a charge on firms which have an annual pay bill of more than £3 million.

Swinney: Labour would cause ‘devastation’ to employment in oil and gas industry

Swinney: Labour would cause ‘devastation’ to employment in oil and gas industry

First Minister John Swinney was speaking with members of the media in Aberdeen on Saturday.

General Election show on the road as parties launch battle buses

General Election show on the road as parties launch battle buses

Labour and the Conservatives both launched their battle buses on the weekend.

Conservatives have ‘failed to fix crumbling hospitals’, say Lib Dems

Conservatives have ‘failed to fix crumbling hospitals’, say Lib Dems

The Lib Dems’ manifesto will feature a pledge to ‘reverse cuts to the Public Health Grant’ for local authorities in an ‘invest to save’ bid.

Starmer dodges Abbott questions as Sunak defends cash-for-towns pledge

Starmer dodges Abbott questions as Sunak defends cash-for-towns pledge

Both leaders launched their parties’ battle buses as campaigning entered its second weekend.

UK Government could ‘flood Gaza with far more aid’ under proposed ceasefire deal

UK Government could ‘flood Gaza with far more aid’ under proposed ceasefire deal

Rishi Sunak told broadcasters the three-phase plan to end fighting in Gaza is ‘welcome news’.

Rishi Sunak’s children may not call him a ‘Swiftie’, he admits on campaign trail

Rishi Sunak’s children may not call him a ‘Swiftie’, he admits on campaign trail

The Prime Minister attended one of Taylor Swift’s concerts in California last year.

Labour does not appreciation the trouble Welsh FM is in, Plaid leader says

Labour does not appreciation the trouble Welsh FM is in, Plaid leader says

Voters are raising concerns about Vaughan Gething on the doorstep during the General Election campaign, Plaid Cymru’s Rhun ap Iorwerth has said.

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