Rishi Sunak: I’ll halve inflation and get the economy growing again January 4, 2023 Rishi Sunak has pledged to halve inflation and bring down NHS waiting lists, as he set out a fresh vision for his premiership with five promises to voters. In his first major speech of 2023, the Prime Minister promised to deliver “peace of mind” to the public, even as his Government grapples with an NHS [...]
Coronavirus: Prime Minister pledges legislative protection for Britain’s renters March 18, 2020 The Prime Minister has said private renters will receive legislative support to protect them from evictions as a result of the coronavirus outbreak during a sober and subdued PMQs. With just a handful of MPs in the Chamber, the leader of the opposition Jeremy Corbyn took a less adversarial tone in his questioning, which focused [...]
UK and India could sign trade deal this year, says official July 29, 2023 The UK and India could sign a long-awaited trade deal before the end of the year, according to a senior Indian official. The country’s commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal told reporters on Friday: “We want to finalise the deal at the earliest.” He also said that it was possible that the deal could be agreed “much [...]
AUKUS: UK, US and Australia to launch talks expanding defence pact April 7, 2024 The UK, US and Australia are set to hold talks on new members joining the AUKUS defence and security pact, according to reports.
Tory manifesto? More drive to survive than revved up ambition June 12, 2024 Those strategists who cooked up the idea of launching the Conservative manifesto at a Formula One venue no doubt had visions of Rishi Sunak putting some forward momentum in his campaign. Unfortunately for him, the whole event begged one question: has the Prime Minister got the drive to survive? The manifesto itself is a hodge [...]
Here’s a wacky thought for both major parties: End the parade of prohibitions January 29, 2024 Labour and the Tories have decided that electoral success lies in more rules, heavier burdens and tighter strictures. But what if they’re wrong, asks Eliot Wilson Whether the impending general election results in a large or a small Labour victory, or even some other outcome altogether, almost everyone can agree glumly that it will not [...]
‘Moral mission’: Sunak to reform benefits system in fight against long-term sickness April 19, 2024 Rishi Sunak has announced plans to reform Britain’s disability benefits system in what he called a “moral mission” to address the rise in long-term sickness.
MI5 warns of threats from Russia and China in general election May 28, 2024 MPs have warned of possible foreign interference from China, Russia, North Korea and Iran during the upcoming general election.
Tory MP Chris Pincher loses appeal against two-month suspension September 4, 2023 Former Tory whip Chris Pincher has lost his appeal against an eight-week suspension from the House of Commons following allegations he drunkenly groped two men last year. The incidents allegedly occurred at London’s exclusive Carlton Club in 2022. His suspension exceeds the 10-day threshold that would trigger a recall petition in his Tamworth seat, which [...]
Number 10 clarifies that Truss not going on ‘tour’ with King Charles across UK September 11, 2022 Liz Truss will be attending three ceremonies across the UK with King Charles III and not going on a country-wide “tour”, Number 10 has said. There were widespread reports last night that the new Prime Minister and new King were going on a tour across all nations of the UK, which raised eyebrows among pundits [...]