Image caption Mr Freeman is an ex-science minister and MP for Mid Norfolk MP George Freeman has said he will put his name forward to be the next Tory leader if “asked to” amid continuing speculation over Theresa May’s future. Mr Freeman, who once chaired Mrs May’s policy board, said there should be leadership contest […]
Image copyright PA Image caption Mr Corbyn has promised that Labour will not tolerate racism Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has defended his party’s handling of allegations of racism against a councillor. Dumfries and Galloway Councillor Jim Dempster was suspended over claims that he told officials no-one would have seen Scottish government minister Humza Yousaf “under […]
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Tony Lloyd says the government’s proposal needs fleshing out The shadow NI Secretary has said the government must take a longer-term approach in its Brexit customs proposals to avoid a hard Irish border. Theresa May’s cabinet agreed on a new proposal on Thursday. Ministers signed off on the “backstop” that […]
