Politics News

Labour deputy leadership candidate accuses opponent's team of 'throwing mud' and briefing against her

Lucy Powell has accused Bridget Phillipson's team of "throwing mud" and briefing against her in the Labour deputy leadership race in a special episode of Sky's Electoral Dysfunction podcast.
Brexit impact on UK economy 'negative for foreseeable future', Bank of England chief says

Brexit will have a negative impact on the UK's economic growth "for the foreseeable future", the UK's most senior banker has warned.
Oil and gas workers offered cash to retrain, in major plan for future clean energy workforce

Ministers have unveiled their flagship plan to train and recruit workers for the booming clean energy sector, which it is hoping to supercharge in the next five years.
'Additional resources' offered by govt to reverse ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Villa game

The government says it is exploring what "additional resources and support are required" to allow "all fans" to attend Maccabi Tel Aviv's match against Aston Villa next month.
Palestine Action can still challenge terror ban after government loses court appeal

Palestine Action can still challenge the decision to ban the group under anti-terror laws after the government lost an appeal.