Politics in 2023: A look back at the highlights – and low points – of the year December 28, 2023 As Rishi Sunak runs out the clock towards polling day, we take you back through the political highlights - and low points - of 2023.
Jeremy Hunt to set out spring budget on March 6 December 27, 2023 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced he will set out a spring budget on March 6.
Scrapping inheritance tax? Tories float tax cuts and help for house-buyers to turn around dire polling December 27, 2023 The Tories have been dropping hints they could make attention-grabbing pledges on housing and taxes as Rishi Sunak struggles to turn around his party’s major deficit in the polls.
Ukraine’s ‘destruction’ of Russian warship welcomed by UK government December 26, 2023 Britain has welcomed claims that Ukraine has destroyed a Russian naval ship in an air strike on a Black Sea port as a sign the war has not reached a “stalemate”.
Met investigates ‘arson’ attack on Finchley and Golders Green MP’s office December 26, 2023 Police in London are investigating a suspected arson attack at the office of Conservative MP Mike Freer.
Political deaths in 2023: The famous faces we said goodbye to this year December 26, 2023 As we end the year, it’s time to look back at the lives of those we lost from Westminster throughout 2023.
King’s Speech: ‘Increasingly tragic’ times will see us protect each other December 25, 2023 The King has praised the “selfless army” of volunteers serving communities across the country, describing them as the “essential backbone of our society”, in his Christmas broadcast.
Politics quiz: Can you match the quote to the MP who said it in 2023? December 25, 2023 We've rounded up a few of the best quotes from MPs throughout 2023 - can you remember who wishes they hadn't said them?
Israel bombs northern Gaza; Palestinians say 166 killed in 24 hours December 24, 2023 Israel bombed areas of Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip overnight, with fighting throughout Sunday morning, residents and Palestinian media said, as Gaza health authorities and the Israeli military both announced mounting death tolls.
Shapps: UK will not allow Red Sea to become ‘no go’ area for shipping December 24, 2023 The UK and allies will not allow the Red Sea to become a “no go” zone for shipping and will step up efforts to tackle Iran’s “malign influence”, Cabinet ministers have said.