World politics – Top stories today – 5th May
UK local elections begin as interest rates rise despite the cost of living crisis.
politics updates
How has voter turnout changed in the UK?
This article was updated on 5th February 2021 with information from the most recent UK general election. How many people turn up to vote in… Read More »How has voter turnout changed in the UK?
A closer look at the Conservative candidate who thinks ‘nuisance tenants’ should be made to live in tents ‘picking potatoes’
Last week, whilst the leaders of the biggest parties in the country made their case in TV debate – with mixed results – MPS and… Read More »A closer look at the Conservative candidate who thinks ‘nuisance tenants’ should be made to live in tents ‘picking potatoes’
Politics update: May asks for another Brexit extension, as talks with Labour continue
May will ask Macron and Merkel for Brexit extension Theresa May will ask for another extension to Brexit when she meets Angela Merkel and Emmanuel… Read More »Politics update: May asks for another Brexit extension, as talks with Labour continue
Politics update: Ireland ramps up no-deal preparations, hospitals warn of ‘mayhem’ over cold snap
Good morning. Here’s your daily Politics Update: Leo Varadkar ramps up preparations for no-deal Brexit Irish premier Leo Varadkar has confirmed that Ireland is escalating… Read More »Politics update: Ireland ramps up no-deal preparations, hospitals warn of ‘mayhem’ over cold snap
Politics update: Javid suggests asylum seekers not “genuine”, as May makes calls to EU leaders on Brexit deal
Corbyn responds to pressure to support second referendum Jeremy Corbyn is defying calls from Labour MPs and members to support a second Brexit referendum, saying… Read More »Politics update: Javid suggests asylum seekers not “genuine”, as May makes calls to EU leaders on Brexit deal
Politics update: Pressure builds for Corbyn to back second referendum, May pleads with MPs in new video
Good morning. Here’s your daily Politics Update: May pleads with MPs to back Brexit deal in new year’s video Theresa May has pleaded with MPs… Read More »Politics update: Pressure builds for Corbyn to back second referendum, May pleads with MPs in new video
Politics update: Labour and Tory MPs battle no-deal Brexit, as US and UK accuse China of cyber hacking campaign
Good morning. Here’s your daily Politics Update. US and UK accuse China of cyber hacking campaign The UK and US have accused hackers linked to… Read More »Politics update: Labour and Tory MPs battle no-deal Brexit, as US and UK accuse China of cyber hacking campaign
Politics update: Ministers threaten resignations over no-deal, Javid and May clash over immigration targets
Good morning. Here’s your daily Politics Update: Cabinet leaders threaten resignations over no-deal planning Several cabinet ministers are threatening to resign from the party whip… Read More »Politics update: Ministers threaten resignations over no-deal, Javid and May clash over immigration targets
Politics update: Government’s ‘take back control’ post-Brexit immigration white paper, troops on standby for no-deal Brexit
‘Take back control’ immigration plans published The home secretary Sajid Javid is expected to publish the government’s post-Brexit white paper on Britain’s new immigration rules… Read More »Politics update: Government’s ‘take back control’ post-Brexit immigration white paper, troops on standby for no-deal Brexit