Martyn Brown

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'Keir Starmer knows that these two major reasons led to US trade deal success'

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Martyn Brown

'Keir Starmer knows that these two major reasons led to US trade deal success'The UK is expecting the US to confirm it has struck a trade deal with Donald Trump's administration.
Labour turmoil over winter fuel cuts intensifies as Starmer rules out u-turn

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Martyn Brown

Dennis Reed, director of the Silver Voices campaign group for the elderly, said: “The government’s approach is a bit lemming-like. “They know that millions of people are passionately criticising the cut and calling for a U-turn yet they are still intent on running over the cliff with policy in a mass suicide like lemmings do.
Social Care commission 'doomed to failure' unless true cost of inaction is re...

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Martyn Brown

Social Care commission 'doomed to failure' unless true cost of inaction is revealedMPs have warned there needs to be a 'robust financial case' laid out for reform Share Article Bookmark Baroness Louise Casey (Image: PA)A newly launched commission into social care will be “doomed to failure” unless the true cost of inaction in the sector is set out, MPs have warned.
Kemi Badenoch promises Tory fightback after back-to-back election disasters

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Martyn Brown

He said: “It must be obvious to everybody now that we’ve got to do what the people want and have policies on net zero and immigration which are just as tough as Reform. “And sooner or later, before the election, we’ve got to have an electoral alliance with them, otherwise we’ll let Labour in the game.
Reform UK threatens legal action to stop migrants being housed in their areas

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Martyn Brown

Reform UK threatens legal action to stop migrants being housed in their council areasThe warning comes as migrant numbers to the UK continue to surge By Martyn Brown, Political Editor 12:16, Sun, May 4, 2025 | UPDATED: 12:21, Sun, May 4, 2025 Share Article Bookmark Reform UK could take the government to court to prevent migrants being housed in areas where it now controls the local council. Chairman Zia Yusuf said his party will "resist" housing asylum seekers in Reform-controlled areas.
Wes Streeting in TV bust-up over Labour MP's grooming scandal slur

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Martyn Brown

Wes Streeting in TV bust-up over Labour MP's grooming scandal slurThe Health Secretary was forced to defend Lucy Powell's 'dog whistle' remark By Martyn Brown, Political Editor 09:32, Sun, May 4, 2025 | UPDATED: 09:45, Sun, May 4, 2025 Share Article Bookmark Wes Streeting has said Lucy Powell’s comments that appeared to describe a question about grooming gangs as a “dog whistle” were not interpreted as his Cabinet colleague had intended.
Ed Miliband blasted over Dame Mary Archer sacking

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Martyn Brown

Ed Miliband blasted over Dame Mary Archer sackingThe Energy Secretary has been accused of 'suppressing' opposition to his green policies By Martyn Brown, Political Editor 08:12, Sun, May 4, 2025 | UPDATED: 08:13, Sun, May 4, 2025 Share Article Bookmark Ed Miliband has been accused of “suppressing all opposition” to his green policies after he sacked Dame Mary Archer from her net zero advisory role. Dame Mary, 80, whose husband is Tory peer and novelist Lord Archer, fired on Friday.
Keir Starmer told to 'change or die' after by-election humiliation

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Martyn Brown

Keir Starmer told to 'change or die' as by-election humiliation triggers Labour civil warSir Keir and Rachel Reeves decision to scrap the winter fuel allowance is Labour's 'poll tax problem', according to angry MPs. By Martyn Brown, Political Editor 08:07, Sun, May 4, 2025 | UPDATED: 08:07, Sun, May 4, 2025 Share Article Bookmark Keir Starmer reacts to Runcorn by-election defeatKeir Starmer has been told to “change or die” after last week's humiliating election results.
Kemi Badenoch won't chase Nigel Farage after historic election defeat

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Martyn Brown

Nigel Farage (Image: Getty Images)Kemi Badenoch will not “chase Reform to the right” despite claims from Nigel Farage that his party is now the official opposition. Mrs Badenoch is under intense pressure after her party suffered a historic defeat in Thursday’s local election. She is facing grumbling from backbench MPs who say she needs to set out a radical change of course within weeks to save her job.
Nigel Farage thinks two party politics is dead - here's the truth

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Martyn Brown |Jonathan Walker

Nigel Farage reacts to Runcorn by-election victoryNigel Farage has often been accused of hyperbole over his many audacious political claims. Some don’t, or have not yet, come true. But others do, notably the biggest of them all - Brexit. So it’s worth taking note when the Reform UK leader says that two-party politics in Britain is dead. If he’s correct then Mr Farage is about to mastermind the biggest political upheaval in more than 100 years, since Labour displaced the old Liberal party in 1922.