Rwanda plan: Why can’t the government devote legislative time to anything else? April 23, 2024 Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan finally passed late last night, two-and-a-bit torturous years after his predecessor Boris Johnson first floated the idea of sending asylum seekers to the east African nation.
Airfield on standby for Rwanda flights, Rishi Sunak announces as bill set to pass April 22, 2024 The government has an airfield on standby with commercial charter planes booked, Rishi Sunak has announced, as the Rwanda Bill is expected to finally pass today.
‘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.
Rishi Sunak wants to end ‘sick note culture’ and get Britain back to work April 19, 2024 Rishi Sunak wants to end the “sick note culture” and get Britain back to work, in a major speech on welfare reform.
PMQs sketch: Trusst back in politics? April 17, 2024 Thanks to Liz Truss, a surfeit of salad-related attempts at humour emerged during PMQs this week. We take you through the highlights.
UK smoking ban: everything you need to know April 17, 2024 Despite some opposition, the UK smoking ban bill passed with significant support, including backing from Labour MPs.
Exclusive: Business backs Labour, new polling of UK bosses says April 17, 2024 UK firms have backed Labour with a 14-point lead over the Conservatives on the question of which party is best for business.
MPs to vote on Rishi Sunak’s bill to create ‘smokefree generation’ April 16, 2024 MPs will vote on Rishi Sunak’s landmark bill to create a “smokefree generation” in the House of Commons later today.
Rishi Sunak urges restraint after Iranian attack on Israel April 15, 2024 Rishi Sunak will urge Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu to show restraint in response to Iran’s missile attack.
What to look out for in Parliament next week? April 14, 2024 MPs are back in the House of Commons on Monday. As Parliament resumes its work: here are the highlights to watch out for next week.