Immigration minister Robert Jenrick quits after new Rwanda legislation unveiled December 6, 2023 Rishi Sunak has been rocked by the resignation of his immigration minister after rejecting demands to opt out of European human rights laws to revive the Rwanda policy. Robert Jenrick told the Prime Minister on Wednesday that his new draft legislation aimed at stopping small boat crossings “does not go far enough” and is a [...]
More abuse cases could come out of the Met after shocking Carrick crimes, Home Secretary warns January 17, 2023 More shocking cases of abuse and sexual violence could come to light in the Metropolitan Police, the Home Secretary said this afternoon. Suella Braverman told the House of Commons it was “imperative” the police force double down on their vetting processes after Met Police Officer David Carrick pleaded guilty to 49 offences across two decades, [...]
Key Rwanda safety bill scrapes through crunch Commons vote December 12, 2023 Rishi Sunak has been spared defeat after a key bill declaring Rwanda a safe country for migrant flights scraped through a Commons vote - but could face a future rebellion in the New Year.
COP28: Sunak says ‘crucial’ Rwanda scheme ‘will save us billions’ in long-term December 1, 2023 Rishi Sunak has said the Rwanda deportation plan is a “crucial” policy and “will literally save us billions in the long-run”.
Election 2024: Jeremy Hunt clings on amid bloodbath of Tory big beasts July 5, 2024 Jeremy Hunt has clung on to his Surrey seat as scores of former cabinet colleagues were ousted in a bloodbath of Tory big beasts around the country.
Sunak hails ‘united team’ as new cabinet meets for first time November 14, 2023 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has hailed his “strong and united team” as his new-look cabinet featuring Lord David Cameron met for the first time this morning after a dramatic reshuffle.
No 10 announces £3m to fund extra security for UK’s Jewish population – as schools closed over fears October 13, 2023 A number of Jewish schools were forced into closure after a spike in antisemitic hate crime.
Why are the Conservatives still so unimaginative on immigration figures? May 25, 2023 The current immigration system has meant less foreign workers filling up low paid roles, and no special treatment for people from the EU. But it hasn't given us any sense of authority, writes Will Cooling
Race to replace Johnson: Two candidates confirm bids, as Mordaunt, Hunt, Zahawi, Javid, Sunak, Truss, Baker and Wallace consider chances July 8, 2022 Two candidates have confirmed they are running in the Conservative leadership election, while at least five others are tipped to enter the contest. So far, only attorney general Suella Braverman and Foreign Affairs Select Committee chair Tom Tugendhat have issued their intention to run. 24-hours after Johnson announced he would step aside, a YouGuv poll [...]
Truss considers increasing migration to UK to boost economic growth September 25, 2022 Liz Truss is considering plans to increase the number of migrants coming to the UK in a bid to boost economic growth. The Prime Minister wants to bring forward drastic changes to the UK’s visa laws to tackle labour shortages in a move that will likely spark anger within sections of the Conservative party. The [...]