‘More than 1million foreigners living in Britain will be banned from voting in the EU referendum, the Conservatives have announced, in a significant boost to Eurosceptic campaigners. David Cameron believes that the British people must […]
‘People across the country will be taking part in a different kind of protest – on the day of the state opening of Parliament. May 27 will be the first National Switch Off Day, when […]
‘A member of the government has threatened to resign over David Cameron’s plan to scrap European human rights laws. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the Conservative figure said the proposals would undermine vital protections for […]
‘David Cameron’s former chief strategist has launched a stinging attack on the ‘insular ruling class’ threatening Britain’s democracy. Steve Hilton said too many of those at the heart of government go to the same dinner […]
‘Up to 1.5 million foreigners could be given a decisive vote in the referendum on whether Britain should leave the European Union, senior Conservatives fear. Ministers have been confronted in private by Eurosceptic MPs who […]
‘Conservative officials threatened the BBC with far-reaching reforms, such as changes to the licence fee funding system, if it did not alter the political balance of its coverage of the general election campaign, Tom Baldwin, […]
‘David Cameron is facing diplomatic isolation and his first backbench rebellion over plans to scrap the Human Rights Act and exempt the Government from implementing unfavourable European Court of Human Rights rulings. Mr Cameron has […]
‘Senior Conservatives are urging David Cameron to ‘call the SNP’s bluff’ by giving Scotland complete financial independence. Cabinet sources say the newly re-elected Prime Minister should hand Nicola Sturgeon the full control of tax and […]
‘Newly appointed Justice Secretary Michael Gove will push ahead with Conservative plans to repeal the Human Rights Act – a move experts warn could spark a constitutional crisis and blight Britain’s reputation on human rights […]
We know what the election victory for the Tories in the United Kingdom signifies. Britain, festooned in the confetti of democratic freedoms, is heading for a further trimming, a pruning that will privilege surveillance powers […]
‘David Cameron will use the Conservative Party’s first majority in the House of Commons for nearly 20 years to “deliver” on a radical agenda to cut welfare, shrink the size of the state and re-define […]
‘The Conservatives’ general election victory has shifted Britain’s political landscape further to the right. As the Tories enter government, critics are calling on them to prioritize the common good over blind austerity. In the opening […]
‘Controversial plans to give private companies such as Google responsibility for storing people’s private personal health data could be revived, a minister has suggested. Life sciences minister George Freeman, a Conservative, told business leaders that […]