UK Politics
The latest political news and updates from around the UK.
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Britain links EU divorce bill to deal on new trading relationship
U.K.Britain will honour its financial commitments made during its membership of the European Union after it leaves the EU, but that deal must be linked to an agreement on future economic ties, Britain's chief Brexit negotiator said. -
Britain would have to accept all EU rules during Brexit transition - Barnier
U.K.Britain, which asked on Friday for a two-year transition period after it leaves the European Union in 2019, would have to abide by all EU rules during this phase, the EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier said on Monday. -
Labour 'scenario planning' for run on sterling if elected
U.K.Britain's opposition Labour Party is drawing up a plan to counter capital flight and a run on the pound if it is elected to run the country, the party's economic policy chief has said. -
Putting May on notice, Corbyn says Labour ready for government
U.K.Britain's main opposition Labour Party is ready for government, its leader Jeremy Corbyn will say on Wednesday, calling on Prime Minister Theresa May to end her government's "Brexit bungling", give up power and make way for his negotiators. -
Two worlds of Labour, Britain's opposition party struggles to unite
U.K.A baby gurgles in the background, posters defend workers' rights and between DJ decks and a well-stocked bar of an old nightclub, dozens of young activists flesh out their demands that Britain's Labour Party become a wider movement for the left. -
Outgoing Northern Ireland leader says U.S. Bombardier ruling 'not end of process'
U.K.Northern Ireland's outgoing leader Arlene Foster, whose region produces the wings for Bombardier Inc's (BBDb.TO) CSeries jets, said a U.S. decision to slap duties on the plane was disappointing, but "not the end of the process." -
Labour 'scenario planning' for run on sterling if elected
U.K.Britain's opposition Labour Party is drawing up a plan to counter capital flight and a run on the pound if it is elected to run the country, the party's economic policy chief has said.
Putin says Russia will follow up fast after Ukraine call with Biden
MOSCOW Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia would send ideas to Washington within a week to follow up his talks with U.S. President Joe Biden on the Ukraine crisis.