Suella Braverman escapes ethics probe into speeding row May 24, 2023 Suella Braverman has escaped an ethics investigation over claims she asked civil servants whether they could arrange her a private speeding awareness course. Prime minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed no “further investigation” will take place into the row and said he was “reassured [Braverman] takes these matters seriously”. In a letter to the home secretary, [...]
Met Police chief’s future in the balance as political row grows over ‘openly Jewish’ incident April 21, 2024 Sir Mark Rowley's future as head of the Met Police hangs in the balance following calls for him to resign over his handling of the pro-Palestine protests in the capital.
Election 2024: ‘I am sorry’ – Sunak to resign as PM and Tory leader as he leaves Downing Street July 5, 2024 Speaking in Downing Street, Sunak said: “I have heard your anger, your disappointment - and I take responsibility for this loss… I am sorry.”
Gary Lineker row: Now George Osborne weighs in on Tory immigration rhetoric March 12, 2023 Support has poured in for Gary Lineker following his suspension from the BBC amid an ongoing row over the government’s policy on stopping small boats crossing the Channel. Football pundit Lineker was pulled off air last week after tweeting about the UK’s asylum policy following the announcement of the new Illegal Migration Bill by Suella [...]
Rwanda judgement: Sunak still vows to ‘stop the boats’ after scheme ruled unlawful November 15, 2023 The Rwanda deportation scheme has been ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court in a major blow to Rishi Sunak’s government.
Analysis: Is it the end of the road for Suella Braverman? May 22, 2023 Suella Braverman asked officials if she could do a ‘private’ speeding awareness course after she was caught driving too fast.
Government rows back on £38k family visa earning threshold hike December 22, 2023 Ministers have rowed back on plans to hike the earning threshold Brit need to bring foreign family members to live in the UK to £38,700.
Sadiq Khan pledges 1,300 more police on London streets in pre-election promise March 27, 2024 Sadiq Khan has pledged to get 1,300 more neighbourhood police officers, PCSOs and special constables on London’s streets, if reelected.
Braverman admits sending government files on personal emails six times October 31, 2022 Suella Braverman has admitted to sending government documents from a personal email on six occasions before she was sacked as home secretary for the security breach. Braverman, who was brought back as home secretary by Rishi Sunak, said in a letter to a Westminster committee that it happened because she needed her work phone to [...]
Suella Braverman piles pressure on Rishi Sunak over rising migration November 23, 2023 Suella Braverman has urged Rishi Sunak to act on “unsustainable” migration figures, as the Prime Minister faced increasing pressure from his party to clamp down on the numbers.