Tory MP calls government 'incompetent' as she defects to Labour at PMQs
Wed, 08 May 2024 09:23:28 GMT
Ex-Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke says "under Rishi Sunak, the Conservatives have become a byword for incompetence and division".
Chris Mason: Another wounding Tory defection
Wed, 08 May 2024 13:36:22 GMT
Dover MP Natalie Elphicke's parting words are particularly damaging for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
US reveals it paused shipment of bombs for Israel
Wed, 08 May 2024 13:13:39 GMT
A bomb shipment was halted last week over concerns Israel was going ahead with a Rafah offensive.
Tech firms told to hide 'toxic' content from children
Wed, 08 May 2024 11:09:09 GMT
Social media firms like Instagram and TikTok will have to make changes to comply with new online safety laws.
Woman who caused cyclist's death has conviction overturned
Wed, 08 May 2024 14:17:55 GMT
Auriol Grey's family say they are relieved her ordeal is now over following the Appeal Court ruling.
Harry due at St Paul's during flying visit to UK
Wed, 08 May 2024 14:30:11 GMT
The Duke of Sussex will not meet his father or brother during a brief visit to London.
John Swinney makes Kate Forbes deputy first minister
Wed, 08 May 2024 08:14:45 GMT
Mr Swinney has begun appointing his cabinet after being sworn in as the seventh first minister of Scotland.
AstraZeneca to withdraw Covid vaccine
Wed, 08 May 2024 11:27:55 GMT
The firm said the decision was taken because of a decline in demand for the vaccine.
UK to expel Russian diplomat for spying - Cleverly
Wed, 08 May 2024 14:49:13 GMT
The home secretary says the diplomat is an "undeclared" military intelligence officer.
Top lawyer denies turning blind eye on Post Office
Wed, 08 May 2024 13:36:54 GMT
A top barrister admitted that the Post Office should have disclosed certain information to subpostmasters.
