Conservatives dismiss Labour’s criticism of Frank Hurst for ‘trying to get Corbyn elected’

Conservative deputy leader James Daley dismissed Sir Kris Bryant’s criticism of Frank Hurst, the Conservative Party’s biggest ever donor, saying the shadow minister was “trying to get Jeremy Corbyn elected prime minister”. Mr Hester allegedly made inflammatory comments about Diane Abbott, including that she “should be shot” and made him “want to hate all black … Read more

Penny Mordaunt: Cheese-induced fever dreams fuel Labour’s budget argument

The House of Commons erupted in laughter as Penny Mordaunt said Labour’s claims about Jeremy Hunt’s ambition to abolish national insurance were fueled by dreams “after eating a lot of cheese”. Opposition MPs urged the leader of the House of Commons to explain whether the “unfunded commitment of £46bn” could be paid for by raising … Read more

Labour’s race adviser accuses Keir Starmer of ‘not listening’ to her

Get our free ‘Westminster Views’ email Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of failing to listen to Labour’s race relations advisers. Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon, the mother of murdered black teenager Stephen Lawrence, reportedly told a private meeting of Labor minority MPs and peers on Tuesday: “I hope Keir will listen to me. .” Baroness … Read more

Labour’s Jonathan Ashworth bets Sunak will call general election in May in TV interview – UK Politics Live

Philip CowleyA political science professor posted these posts on X yesterday, explaining why he thinks Rishi Sunak may run in the May election. I have long believed that the election would be held on the evening of the 24th or even early on the 25th. But I think there are two things that might help … Read more