Nick Eardley
@nickeardleybbc
BBC correspondent. Politics etc.
What does Europe think of the new UK Govt? Managed to speak to a number of leaders today at the EPC summit… here’s what they said bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cl…
Reform leader pledging £17.4bn for range of policies to crack down on crime (prisons, deportations, fast track courts) Argues UK can’t afford not to - but argues party would actually reduce size of the state on the whole
Nigel Farage warns of UK being close to “civil disobedience” on “mass scale” over asylum Blames “bad eggs” for unrest in Epping in recent days - but says he understands how people in area feel about hotels housing asylum seekers: “you bet I do”
Nigel Farage warns of UK being close to “civil disobedience” on “mass scale” over asylum Blames “bad eggs” for unrest in Epping in recent days - but says he understands how people in area feel about hotels housing asylum seekers: “you bet I do”
I covered Constance Marten and Mark Gordon's cases at the Old Bailey. Their trials were extraordinary. My piece below on what it was like: I've never seen a case like Constance Marten and Mark Gordon's - it was jaw-dropping bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
What a game!!!!
INCREDIBLE! 🤯 The Lions win the series with a match to spare after an epic comeback and a last-minute try! 😱 #BBCRugby
PM Keir Starmer resisting calls to recognise Palestinian state immediately. He says he's "unequivocal" that a pathway to peace needs Palestinian state - but says "it must be part of a wider plan which ultimately results in a two-state solution and lasting security"
Just published from 221 MPs calling for UK to follow France and recognise Palestinian state
Quite something.... Former SNP MP Mhairi Black, a v prominent figure for the party after indyref, has quit her membership tinyurl.com/mr3j5tzh
Former Labour Party leader and MP for Islington North Jeremy Corbyn has confirmed he has launched a new political party. bbc.in/4kO9xXf
Jeremy Corbyn confirms new party on the left of British politics
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Nigel Farage pledges to halve crime if Reform UK gains power, as he lays out party's plans on law and order The MP promised pop-up custody suites, fast-track courts and deportations, but @nickeardleybbc asked "how are you going to pay for it?" bbc.in/4l8oILn
Just our local team off to Wembley (and maybe even the Championship) 😎
Such a powerful programme telling the story of such a devastating tragedy. Worth 90 minutes of your time. bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…
Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon no longer a suspect in police investigation into SNP finances bbc.in/41EJYk6
BBC Verify: What does Putin video tell us about the battle for Kursk? bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cy…
Ukraine says it is ready to accept 30-day ceasefire, as US says “ball now in Russia’s court” Follow live bbc.in/4bH7Xnc
What we know about the oil tanker and cargo vessel collision bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c7…
Mike Amesbury to stand down as MP over assault conviction bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
President Trump pauses US aid to Ukraine. Can Europe fill the gap? bbc.co.uk/news/videos/ck…
Zelensky tells the BBC he is “ready to sign” US minerals deal days after failing to do so on White House visit overshadowed by Trump row bbc.in/41DBhYt
As raised by @amanpour on @bbclaurak… has the US spent $350bn on Ukraine war? Our piece from last week 👇
Donald Trump and Keir Starmer meeting in Oval Office right now. President has claimed US has spent a lot more than Europe on Ukraine. It's not clear where his numbers come from. Others paint a different picture.... bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…