Wes Streeting claims Labour has let down Muslim communities and vows to ‘let their voices be heard’

Majority of Britons doubt that Starmer's negotiations with Trump will go well in embarrassing blow to PM's diplomatic talents

A YouGov poll has revealed that a majority of Britons do not believe that Keir Starmer's negotiations will go well - at a crucial moment for transatlantic relations.

The data shows that 57 per cent of Britons think that the US-UK negotiations tomorrow will go "fairly" or "very" bad.

The humiliating insult to Keir Starmer's diplomatic ability comes as the Prime Minister is in the air to meet the US President for the first time since being sworn into office.

Starmer has already missed out on being the first European leader to meet the Republican during his second inauguration - a title which was bestowed upon President Macron earlier this week.

Ex-Labour MP quits party over several sexual harassment allegations

An ex-Labour MP has quit the party after being hit with several sexual harassment allegations - to dodge a hearing for his behaviour.

Geraint Davies - former MP for Swansea East - served in Westminster for 22 years and stepped down from his post ahead of last-year's General Election.

The politician faced allegations of sexual misconduct by five junior female colleagues, Politico reports.

Kemi Badenoch blasts 'patronising' Keir Starmer in fiery PMQs clash over defence

Kemi Badenoch has blasted Sir Keir Starmer in a fiery Prime Minister’s Questions clash on defence.

The Leader of the Opposition labelled Starmer “patronising” after the Prime Minister received howls of laughter for swatting away her questions about defence spending.

Badenoch appeared to raise eyebrows in the House of Commons after claiming the Prime Minister “accepted my advice” on the cash injection.

Speaking in the House of Commons, Starmer said that he would not answer the same questions about year-on-year increases and joked that he was too busy at the weekend to hear Badenoch’s intervention.

Responding to the Prime Minister, Badenoch quipped: "Someone needs to tell the Prime Minister that being patronising is not a substitute for answering the question."

Starmer to meet with Zelensky at European leaders summit on Sunday

Keir Starmer is to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday at a summit of various other European leaders this weekend.

The meeting will include the same national leaders as last week's summit in Paris - although this time the line up will include Zelensky.

It is expected that the President will reveal his negotiations with Donald Trump over the critical minerals deal, as well as future US military aid for Ukraine.

Jailed MP Mike Amesbury to return to court to appeal against sentence

Jailed MP Mike Amesbury is to return to court later this week to appeal against his sentence. The Runcorn and Helsby MP, who was given a 10-week prison sentence on Monday for punching a man in the street, will attend an appeal hearing at Chester Crown Court tomorrow morning.

The sentence leaves the 55-year-old at risk of being ousted if his constituents back a petition calling for a by-election. The former Labour MP has been sitting as an Independent for the Cheshire seat since he was suspended by the party after his arrest last year.

There is no automatic suspension for MPs serving a custodial sentence, although opposition parties have called for Amesbury to resign so a by-election can be held.

Speaking to the BBC, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: "I want to see him either obviously resign or face recall, and so that we can have a new MP in place."

Greens accuse Reform UK of being 'climate deniers' in desperate plea to Labour

The Green Party has accused Reform UK of being "climate deniers" as they called on Labour to implement policies that would see families "benefit financially from climate action."

Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay MP said: "Today’s advice from the Climate Change Committee (CCC) makes clear that a climate safe future is still within our grasp – and that the cost of not reducing climate emissions will be far higher for our economy than the cost of investment in net zero.

"Crucially, we need to see the Government make investment choices that result in households benefiting financially from climate action too – both by ensuring everyone can access renewables and energy efficiency and because they are paying lower bills.

"The public are clear that they want to see the worst climate polluters pay, and we need to make sure that the costs of climate action never fall on those least able to afford it.

"A thriving green economy is also vital if we are to prevent climate deniers, like Reform, from weaponising the mass destruction of climate chaos. Instead, we must help the most vulnerable and build resilience in communities to adapt to climate breakdown."

Dominic Cummings endorses Reform UK in local elections

Dominic Cummings has endorsed Reform UK for the upcoming local elections, saying voting for Nigel Farage's party has "no downsides."

When asked who people should vote for, the former chief advisor to Boris Johnson wrote on X: "Dunno yet but obv everyone [should] vote Reform this spring, no downsides just upsides."

Starmer refuses to say if Chagos will be funded from defence budget

Conservative MP for Bexhill and Battle Kieran Mullan asked if the controversial Chagos deal will be funded using defence funding.

The Prime Minister responded saying: "As I said, when the deal is complete I will put it before the House with the costings.

"The money yesterday was allocated to aid our capability, the single biggest sustained increase in defence spending since the Cold War.”

Diane Abbott presses Starmer on foreign aid cuts -  'Armaments and tanks makes people less safe, not more safe'

Former Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott said that cuts to foreign aid and development will make people less safe.

The Mother of the House told PMQ's: "The whole country stands behind the people of Ukraine.

"But there is also a view that taking money from aid and development to spend on armaments and tanks makes people less safe, not more safe, because the desperation and the poverty that so often leads to warfare, is what aid and development money is supposed to counter."

Starmer responded said: "The overseas development is important. I’m proud of what we’ve done. It wasn’t a decision I took lightly or I wanted to take but it is important, at this moment, that we put the defence spending, the defence and security of our country and Europe, uppermost.

"We will, of course, make sure that we’re able to fulfil our humanitarian obligations in relation to Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan and other vital work. And I want to be clear that we do, of course, want to go back and increase that funding as soon as we’re able to do so."

Chants of 'we want you back' as Rishi Sunak stands up in Commons

Rishi Sunak was met with a cry of "we want you back" as he stood up to ask a question at PMQ's.

The former Prime Minister called on his successor to implement a "targeted national screening program" for those most at risk of prostate cancer.

Starmer responded thanking the MP for Richmond and Northallerton for using his "authority and reputation" for supporting this "vital cause."

SNP slam Starmer over energy bills accusing Labour of 'incompetency'

The SNP's leader in Westminster has slammed Labour, accusing the party of "incompetency" over rising energy bills.

Stephen Flynn asked if the increase was down to "incompetency" or if Labour had "been caught out lying?"

Starmer responded with a dig at the SNP, saying the party was "very quiet" on their record in Scotland, insisting he and his party should "take responsibility for their own record." He insisted that Labour was pushing "for energy independence."

Davey demands Starmer to answer if Labour back a European rearmament bank

The Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey wished the Prime Minister luck with his upcokming meeting with President Trump but claimed it was "clear" that the UK won't be able to rely on the US to ensure security against Putin's aggression.

Davey said that Europe must rearm in the face of Russian threat and said his party backs a European rearmament bank.

Starmer responded, saying the UK "will resist [Davey's] suggestion that we have got somehow to choose between the US and our European partners. I do not believe that to be the case."

Starmer hits back over Badenoch's accusation of inconsistency

Sir Keir Starmer has hit back over Kemi's claims that Labour have been inconsistent over the defence uplift numbers.

The Prime Minister said: "We went through this two weeks ago, going through the same question over and over again.

"If you take the financial year this year and then you take the financial year for 2027/28, the difference between the two is £13.4 billion. That is the same answer. If you ask again I will give the same answer again."

Badenoch grills Starmer over Chagos deal funding 

Kemi Badenoch pressed the Prime Minister if he paying for Chagos with deficiency uplift or not.

The Prime Minister responded, saying the money announced going to defend security of our country.

Starmer also accused the Conservative leader of giving "a rambling speech" yesterday, adding that Labour has been clear the defence spending has been "full credible costed plan."

Badenoch asks Starmer for UK's role in ensuring Ukraine at negotiating table

Badenoch used her first question to ask what steps were being taken to make sure Ukraine would be at the negotiating table.

The Prime Minister responded saying: "My consistent position is the continued sovereignty of Ukraine and ability to decide for themselves."

PMQ's about to start

Sir Kier Starmer is about to face off against Kemi Badenoch in Prime Minister's Questions before he heads to Washington for his first set of in-person talks with President Donald Trump.

We'll be bringing you all the key moments here on the GB News Politics Live blog.

Tom Harwood and Gloria De Piero will also be providing live commentary and putting your questions to a top panel of MPs on PMQs Live, which you can watch here.

Publication of Stormont’s programme for government hit by yet another delay

Stormont’s delayed programme for government has been hit by another hitch after its planned publication was postponed at late notice.

The latest hold up has been blamed on an administrative issue, with Alliance Party Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir complaining he was not being provided with sufficient time to review the final document ahead of a planned Executive meeting to sign it off.

Ministers had been due to meet on Wednesday morning to approve the devolved administration’s governance plan.

A press conference involving Sinn Fein First Minister Michelle O’Neill and DUP deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly was planned at Stormont Castle after the meeting for a public announcement on the programme for government (PFG).

However, those plans were shelved late on Tuesday night.

 Farage advises Starmer on Trump ahead of 'difficult' White House trip - 'He's sharp as hell!'

Nigel Farage has warned that there are "some very difficult issues" facing Sir Keir Starmer when he meets Donald Trump later this week.

The Prime Minister is set to meet the President for the first time since the Republican was sworn in for the second time, with the war in Ukraine most likely to dominate the conversation.

Now, the Reform UK leader, who Trump previously described as a "great guy", has offered some tips for Starmer ahead of their meeting in Washington.

The Clacton MP told The Telegraph: "[With Trump] you have to be straightforward. You’ve got to not be too hesitant. He fires questions with great rapidity and he thinks very quickly. So they are quite full-on conversations...he is sharp as hell."

It comes as Reform's Chief Whip and Ashfield MP Lee Anderson has hit back at Starmer, saying he will soon be "fawning over President Trump" after the Prime Minister accused Farage of "fawning over Putin".

Farage added: "I wish the Prime Minister luck, but Trump and he are very different people...Chagos is difficult. Aligning with EU food standards threatens any free trade deal with America. There are some very difficult issues here."

Trump has told reporters that Ukrainian President Zelensky wants to come to Washington DC later this week to sign a critical minerals deal that is central to Kyiv's push to win US ongoing support of its war with Russia.

The Republican President also told reporters there needs be some form of peacekeeping troops in Ukraine if an agreement to end the conflict is struck.

WATCH: Donald Trump’s role in defence boost revealed as John Healey responds to US President’s ‘challenge’

Defence Secretary John Healey has clarified that the UK's defence spending boost is not being done specifically for Donald Trump.

Speaking on GB News, Healey responded to questions about whether the increase was "done for Donald Trump" with a firm denial.

READ THE FULL STORY HERE.

Nigel Farage issues chilling free speech warning after 'outrageous' decision to cancel Reform meeting

Nigel Farage has issued a chilling free speech warning after a Reform UK local branch meeting in Norfolk's "poshest town" was cancelled in mysterious circumstances.

The Reform UK leader, who earlier this week faced down mask-wearing Antifa protesters in Cornwall, waded in on the free speech row after it divided a parish of just 4,000 people.

Farage compared the incident at Holt Community Centre in North Norfolk to the "intimidatory" protest held outside Reform UK's Redruth rally.

READ THE FULL STORY HERE.

First Minister Swinney vows to unite Scotland 'against the increasingly extreme and radical right'

John Swinney is set to outline his plan to "renew public trust in politics" and unite Scotland "against the increasingly extreme and radical right."

It comes less than 24 hours after Scottish Government’s Budget passed its final vote at Holyrood, with support from Green and Liberal Democrat MSPs as well as Alba’s sole MSP.

His speech will say: "At the start of the year, I warned that failure to pass the Budget would send a signal that parliament and politics could not deliver. That failure would only serve the interests of an increasingly extreme and radical right and leave devolution dangerously exposed.

“These are pivotal moments for our country and for our future. If we are to restore trust in our politics, we must deliver public services that work better for the people we serve. The budget enables us to do so but we must do more. It is time to come together to draw a line in the sand. To set out who we are and what we believe in."

Shadow defence secretary says foreign aid was 'not going to make any difference' in Russia’s invasion

James Cartlidge has called on Labour to remain "focused on the reality of the situation" claiming that foreign aid was "not going to make any difference" in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

When asked if foreign aid was the right place to make cuts in order to fund the rise in defence spending, the shadow defence secretary said aid played a different role when counter-terrorism was the "main job" on the armed forces, because it was "not nation-on-nation, peer-to-peer military."

He said: "In that circumstance you can argue that aid is almost part of your defence because obviously if a country is unstable, it’s more likely to ferment the conditions where terrorism or those sort of disruptive organisations succeed. So aid is really important.

"However, when you’re faced with a peer military threat like Russia, a country where aid is not going to make any difference, then you have to be focused on the reality of the situation."

EXPOSED: Five 'wokest' foreign aid contracts active TODAY as Starmer cuts overseas spending to boost defence

As Keir Starmer slashes the foreign aid budget to boost defence spending, GB News has taken a look at the five most progressive foreign aid contracts currently active.

It comes after Starmer announced on Tuesday that the UK Government will increase defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2027 - three years earlier than originally planned - as Donald Trump's commitment to European security wavers.

His £13.4billion splurge will be funded through "painful" cuts to the foreign aid budget, which will be slashed from 0.5 per cent to 0.3 per cent.

GB News members can read the full analysis here.

Scottish government “stands firmly behind” single-sex space provision

An SNP minister has said the Scottish government "stands firmly behind" provision of single sex spaces amid a tribunal brought by a nurse who objected to sharing a women’s changing room with a transgender doctor.

Sandie Peggie claims she was subject to unlawful harassment under the Equality Act when she was expected to share a changing room with Dr Beth Upton, a trans doctor.

Social justice secretary, Shirley-Anne Somerville has told Holyrood: "This government stands firmly behind the separate and single-sex exemptions provided in the 2010 act. Members will be aware this allows for trans people to be excluded when this is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim.”

Lib Dems SLAM Conservatives over 'unforgivable legacy' as new corridor care figures released

The Liberal Democrats have taken a swipe at the Conservatives as new figures have shown almost four in five NHS doctors were forced to provide corridor care in the past month.

The party's Health and Social Care spokeswoman Helen Morgan MP said: "To think that corridor care has not just become accepted but the standard way our hospitals operate is utterly harrowing.

"Hearing stories of people dying in glorified cupboards or having to be resuscitated in crowded corridors is heartbreaking and we should never accept that this is just the way things are now.

"It is the Conservatives' unforgivable legacy that has pushed patients into these horrific situations and staff to breaking point but the Labour government’s lack of urgency in gripping this has been inexcusable.

"Patients cannot take any more of the can being kicked down the road. We need to see the Government's social care review completed within a year to free up hospital beds and get people out of A&E waiting rooms to prevent this from ever happening again."

Healey praises Trump's mineral deal as a 'good thing' if it brings peace

Defence Secretary John Healey has said a minerals deal agreed between the US and Ukraine would be a "good thing" if it helps "shape" long-term peace.

Healey told Times Radio it appears the countries are "close to a deal”, adding he spoke to his counterparts in Washington and Kyiv on Tuesday.

He said: "In the end, that detail’s a matter for the two countries, and we’ll see the detail emerge, but peace is part of a process. We’re at an early stage, and if this helps shape the long-term peace that’s required in Ukraine, then that’s a good thing.

"In the meantime, my job as defence minister is to make sure that we help keep Ukraine in the fight as strong as possible and that we don’t jeopardise the peace by forgetting about the war."