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I was in the Commons when Rachel Reeves cried and one thing stood out

Emotions were running higher than normal during PMQs today. None more so than under-pressure Rachel Reeves.The beleaguered Chancellor was ashen-faced and in tears as she sat next to Sir Keir Starmer...

Government makes big concessions to win welfare vote

Government makes big concessions to win welfare vote1 hour agoKate WhannelPolitical reporterHouse of CommonsThe government has won a vote on its benefits bill by 75 votes, but only after offering...

Reform's Zia Yusuf warns Rachel Reeves over 'unbelievably stupid' move

Reform UK's Zia Yusuf warned Rachel Reeves against slashing the cash Isa allowance. The Chancellor is reportedly poised to announce plans to limit the £20,000 annual tax-free cap.But Mr Yusuf, who...

Labour MPs press Kendall on rollout of benefit changes

Labour MPs press Kendall on rollout of benefit changes29 minutes agoKate WhannelPolitics reporterHouse of CommonsWork and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has faced repeated questions from Labour MPs...

Personal tax allowance raise from £12,570 to £20,000 update as backing soars

A campaign to try to force Rachel Reeves to increase the lowest personal tax allowance threshold has seen a surge of support in the wake of a parliament debate. In a huge wave of frustration people...

Five unthinkable taxes Rachel Reeves may hike to plug Labour’s black hole

Labour’s disability benefits U-turn has blown a £3billion hole in her plans, possibly more. That’s on top of the £1.5billion cost of reinstating winter fuel payments. PM Keir Starmer has...

Chris Mason: A hat-trick of U-turns – and this is the most awkward of the lot

A hat-trick of U-turns – and this is the most awkward of the lot43 minutes agoChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBCGetty ImagesThree U-turns in a month.First, there was the slow-motion...

Keir Starmer set to make humiliating U-turn as Labour rebels crush plan

But it remains to be seen whether this will be enough to stop the rebellion after the number of Labour MPs signing an amendment opposing the cuts rose again, with 126 now signed up.This is enough to...

Rachel Reeves tax raid could be her worst yet – she must U-turn NOW or we'll lose billions

I know, it’s becoming a habit. The Chancellor has already backtracked on plans to scrap the winter fuel payment, and now looks set to retreat from her reckless attempt to squeeze more money out of...

Nigel Farage explodes as insane hotel migrant demands are exposed

Migrants are complaining there are no cigarettes and that they can’t use the swimming pools in their taxpayer-funded hotels.Reform UK leader Nigel Farage slammed a survey by Wakefield District...

Iran update: Pic shows how Israel has left Revolutionary Guard's 'WMD University' smoking

Residents in northeastern Tehran awoke to a loud bang this morning, after Israeli jets struck a key target in Iran's nuclear programme.A fire could be seen raging at the heavily sanctioned Imam...

The 87-year-old grandmother who was one of the Soviets' most successful spies of all time

Melita Norwood outside her home in Southeast London after being exposed as a KGB spy (Image: PA)In the autumn of 1992, a man called Vasili Mitrokhin fled Russia with a bag full of secrets. He had...

Fury as British families and veterans being evicted to make space for migrants

British families – including veterans – are being evicted from their homes to make space for migrants, it has been claimed.Former Reform UK chairman Zia Yusuf accused Home Secretary Yvette Cooper...

Rachel Reeves rocked as oil price explodes – nightmare tax scenario unfolds

Oil markets are in chaos and the timing could hardly be worse for the UK economy, and our beleaguered Chancellor.Brent crude was falling towards $60 a barrel at the start of this month, as global...

Squirming Labour minister REFUSES to deny Home Office is buying hotels for migrants

“But it’s temporary accommodation. It’s cheaper to do it that way.” It came during a furious row over the Channel migrant crisis. More than 15,000 people have crossed in small boats this...