It seems to me that the portrayal of the Labour win as shallow because of the vote share is misleading. This was a ‘get the tories out’ election. For different people that generally meant voting Labour, Lib Dem, Green or Reform. But in doing so they all knew they’d get a Labour government and did it deliberately. In reality even Reform voters actually voted for Keir Starmer to be PM.
Coming from the party that allows 15 year olds to vote in their leadership elections which was actually a vote on our next PM. Also if you want an example of tinkering look at constituency boundary changes or gerrymandering voter ID legislation.
Because Votes at 16 is about more votes for left-wing parties like Labour, not about what is good for the UK.
They are *obsessed* with tinkering with the constitution to their benefit.
Starmer has previously proposed not just votes at 16, but votes for prisoners too. (2/3)
https://t.co/60u853iy1U
The Prime Minister has asked me to serve as his Foreign Secretary and I have gladly accepted.
We are facing a daunting set of international challenges, including the war in Ukraine and the crisis in the Middle East. At this time of profound global change, it has rarely been more important for this country to stand by our allies, strengthen our partnerships and make sure our voice is heard.
While I have been out of front-line politics for the last seven years, I hope that my experience – as Conservative Leader for eleven years and Prime Minister for six – will assist me in helping the Prime Minister to meet these vital challenges.
Britain is a truly international country. Our people live all over the world and our businesses trade in every corner of the globe. Working to help ensure stability and security on the global stage is both essential and squarely in our national interest. International security is vital for our domestic security.
Though I may have disagreed with some individual decisions, it is clear to me that Rishi Sunak is a strong and capable Prime Minister, who is showing exemplary leadership at a difficult time. I want to help him to deliver the security and prosperity our country needs and be part of the strongest possible team that serves the United Kingdom and that can be presented to the country when the General Election is held.
I believe in public service. That is what first motivated me to get involved in politics in the 1980s, to work in government in the 1990s, become a Member of Parliament in the 2000s and put myself forward as Party Leader and Prime Minister.
The UK’s Foreign Office, our Diplomatic Service, our Intelligence Services and our Aid and Development capabilities are some of the finest assets of their kind anywhere in the world. I know from my time in office that they are staffed by brilliant, patriotic and hard-working people. They have been well led by James Cleverly, with whom I look forward to working in his vital new role.
It will be an honour to serve our country alongside our dedicated FCDO staff and provide the continued leadership and support that they deserve.
Giving a 10k grant will do absolutely nothing positive for young people whilst the supply side of housing is being completely ignored. All it’ll do is increase buying competition and drive prices up further. When will these people learn?
@ConnectingGens@mariatgrasso@hale_shale @FalkinghamJane Ahead of the event Lord Willetts writes for @ConHome on the need to address inter-generational inequities in the housing market, and proposes a £10,000 capital grant or 'Citizens Inheritance' to help more young people onto the housing ladder. https://t.co/19RbVZ9iPp
Must’ve been some serious neglect of the roads to need that kind of pothole budget, we should find out who’s been in-charge the past decade and ask them what gives.
Councils across England will get additional funding to help tackle potholes.
This funding will help to lower vehicle maintenance costs for workers, families & business and will safeguard the country's road network for the future.
Is the BBC right to let Gary Lineker host Match of the Day this weekend?
He's confirmed he'll be presenting the show on Saturday.
It's after he compared the government's migrant policy to 1930s Germany.
Should he be presenting the programme? Or should the BBC have fired him?
“What you’re telling me is that you don’t mind infringing on free speech to protect children from [drag shows] but when it comes to kids who have died from guns, you don’t give a flying f.”
Mind-boggling stat from @meadwaj - if our economy had grown at its pre-austerity rate it would be a third larger in 2027 than it’s otherwise expected to be
1/ The World Cup in Qatar has already failed and its organisers know it. The goal of each World Cup is to get the bulk of its viewers to suspend their disbelief and focus on nothing but the football: that won't happen. The only question now is as to the degree of that failure.