John Kilraine

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Rishi Sunak's government is now under attack from the Left and the Right over the issue of immigration

Internal Tory row continues amid record net migration

The point that many are making about the new record immigration figures in the UK is that the Conservative government had promised to reduce the numbers.

Analysis and Comment • 26 May 23

The Retained EU Law bill was intended to get rid of all EU law by the end of this year and so ensure Britain's regulatory independence (stock image)

Anxious times ahead for post-Brexit laws amid REUL bill

There were sighs of relief in many quarters when it was announced that the British government was not going ahead with plans for a wholesale bonfire of EU regulation.

Analysis and Comment • 15 May 23

Bunting of King Charles hanging on The Mall in London

'Diverse' coronation seeks to reflect modern Britain

Britain's King Charles is determined to make the monarchy more popular under his reign. The plans for the coronation show a desire for a more democratic and modern image.

Analysis and Comment • 06 May 23

Keir Starmer (L) with Councillor Vince Maple as he joins party members in Chatham, Kent, where Labour has taken overall control of Medway Council for the first time since 1998

Labour strengthens claim to form next UK government

It was a bad election for the Conservative Party whether or not the figure of 1,000 seat losses is reached in the end.

Analysis and Comment • 05 May 23

Local elections were held across more than 230 councils in England

Tories set to lose English council seats as polls close

Polls have closed in local elections in England where it was predicted the Conservative Party could lose hundreds of council seats.

UK • 04 May 23

Joe Biden made a speech in front of his distant relatives and other guests at The Windsor pub in Dundalk

Biden's Irish visit ruffled some British feathers

The visit of US President Joe Biden's visit to Ireland attracted some negative media coverage in Britain, despite a generally positive reaction, writes London Correspondent John Kilraine.

Analysis and Comment • 16 Apr 23

Nicola Sturgeon resigned last month while her husband Peter Murrell was arrested over allegations of financial irregularities (file pic)

Recent party losses highlight 'tremendous mess' for SNP

The Scottish National Party has lost its leader, chief executive, head of communications and secretary of finance in under two months, leaving a question mark over how the party's public support will bear up.

Analysis and Comment • 05 Apr 23