Lib Dems accuse Conservative councils of ‘running scared’ over …
5 days ago · The Liberal Democrats have accused Conservative councils of “running scared” and “silencing democracy” as the deadline for councils to apply for election postponement expires. The government gave councils until 10 January to say if they would prefer to delay May’s local elections while devolution plans for changes to local authorities are considered. Several …
Rachel Reeves may need to consider ‘very severe ... - Politics.co.uk
5 days ago · The chancellor may need to consider “very severe” spending cuts if the recent rise in UK borrowing costs erodes her fiscal headroom, a former Bank of England economist has said. Sir John Gieve, a former Bank deputy governor, said that recent bond market movement has not come in response to UK policy changes and explained... Read more »
Donald Trump’s threats can be ‘destabilising’, says David Lammy
6 days ago · The opinions in Politics.co.uk's Comment section are those of the author. Foreign secretary David Lammy has suggested that the “intensity” of Donald Trump’s rhetoric can be “destabilising”, amid the president-elect’s threats to acquire Greenland for …