Labour suspensions: 5 reasons they might be a mistake
The Prime Minister suspends four Labour MPs for “persistent breaches of discipline” as the fallout from the welfare reforms continues. Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy discuss who they are, why now and what was the point, as the government attempts to restore order on the backbenches. Keir Starmer also welcomes German Chancellor – Friedrich Merz – to London, in the hope of signing a wide-ranging bilateral cooperation treaty. Plus, the PM’s missions reappear on the agenda as he makes a speech at the first Civil Society Summit.
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Labour suspensions: 5 reasons they might be a mistake
The Prime Minister suspends four Labour MPs for “persistent breaches of discipline” as the fallout from the welfare reforms continues. Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy discuss who they are, why now and what was the point, as the government attempts to restore order on the backbenches. Keir Starmer also welcomes German Chancellor – Friedrich Merz – to London, in the hope of signing a wide-ranging bilateral cooperation treaty. Plus, the PM’s missions reappear on the agenda as he makes a speech at the first Civil Society Summit.
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Who will take the fall for the Afghan cover-up?
Now details of the enormous accidental data breach by a British soldier that put thousands of Afghans’ lives at risk can be discussed publicly – Sam and Anne try to address some of the biggest questions on this episode. They include: Why did the government break the glass on using a superinjunction? Has anyone been sacked? Why did the Labour government keep the superinjunction in place for so long? There’s still a bit of time to go over Rachel Reeves’ Mansion House speech. Did it reassure financiers and investors?
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Can Rachel make things cheaper?
With the Chancellor set to make a keynote speech to the City at Mansion House - are her fiscal rules as iron clad as we thought? Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy explore what options are on the table for Rachel Reeves to fill the large black hole in the public finances. Across the pond, Donald Trump says he “likes” Keir Starmer, even though “he’s a liberal” - as he puts pressure on Vladimir Putin to sign a ceasefire agreement. Plus, the government pushes a new scheme to promote the purchase of electric cars, but it will make a difference?
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Comeback Kid: Rachel Reeves's revival plan
The Chancellor is back out on the road to start the government’s re-launch week, ahead of the parliamentary recess. In today’s episode, Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy explain how comments on a proposed wealth tax by Rachel Reeves’ cabinet colleagues may have already put her in a tricky situation. Elsewhere, Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Windsor Castle will host U.S. President – Donald Trump – for a second unprecedented state visit in September.
Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy with what you need to know about the day ahead in British politics. All in under 20 minutes and in your feed around 7.30am.They're across the key interviews, the main stories and what the parties are saying.
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