Shadow culture secretary Lucy Powell has called for “more clarity” over data on the Omicron variant that could trigger fresh restrictions in England after Christmas. Speaking to Sky News, Powell said the decision to impose new restrictions would be “finely balanced”, but more transparency was needed over what thresholds would need to be passed for…
LGBT people are still fighting for rights around the world. Here’s a summary of where things stand. The post LGBT rights around the world appeared first on Politics.co.uk.
For most of us, Christmas is a time to take a much-needed break from the stresses and demands of everyday life, as we leave thoughts of work behind and enjoy the warmth of home and family. As I look forward to some precious time relaxing at home and my second Christmas with whippet-saluki cross and…
Simon Cheng is a prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, granted political asylum in the UK in 2020 after being arrested and tortured by the Chinese state. Since arriving in the UK, Simon has set up Hongkongers in Britain, an organisation that helps Hong Kong citizens emigrating on the BNO visa scheme settle in Great Britain.…
In just under a year, England will compete in the Qatar World Cup, hoping to go one better than their performance at Euro 2020. Here’s everything you need to know about the controversial world cup. The post Everything you need to know about the Qatar World Cup appeared first on Politics.co.uk.
For International Migrants’ Day, the Green Party’s Migration and Refugee Spokesperson Benali Hamdache sets out the case for an amnesty for undocumented migrants in the UK. Earlier this month, Ireland announced an amnesty for all undocumented migrants in the country. Up to 17,000 people, including 3,000 children, who have made their homes in Ireland yet…
Labour MP Pat McFadden asked ‘where is the chancellor?’ today in an urgent question to the House of Commons. Querying why Rishi Sunak, the chancellor of the exchequer, was in California, the MP for Wolverhampton South East said: “Why did he decide to proceed with a trip to California on Tuesday, when it was already…
Dr Jenny Harries, chief executive of the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), said the Omicron variant poses “the most significant threat we’ve had since the start of the pandemic”. Appearing in front of a transport committee on the threat of Omicron to international travel, Dr Harries warned the new numbers behind the spread of the…
The cost of living soared 5.1% in the 12 months leading up to November 2021, up from 4.2% in October, and the highest hike since September 2011. Surging costs of transport and energy were mostly responsible for the rise, which far surpassed forecasts of a 4.7% jump, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).…
Labour’s shadow justice secretary Steve Reed has labelled the government’s proposed changes to the Human Rights Act as ‘a dead cat distraction’. Speaking to the Commons, Reed said: “It’s a dead cat distraction tactic by a government that doesn’t know how to fix the criminal justice system that they’ve broken and is desperate to divert…
