Tories fear triple by-election defeat that will sink Sunak government into ‘malaise’ Most Tories ‘resigned’ to losing all three contests, says one MP – as Sunak set for summer of anguish over strategy The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2023
The UK’s Mickey Mouse news agenda deserves only contempt The BBC presenter scandal was absolutely not the main story last week The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2023
Boris Johnson's new neighbours taunt him with EU flags in gardens BORIS Johnson’s new neighbours apparently aren’t best pleased about the ex-PM’ and MP’s arrival and they’ve made their feelings clear. The National (Scotland) · Jul 16, 2023
Let’s be clear about why the Tories are so keen to exploit the travails of the BBC A significant faction of the right and their press allies want to emasculate or even obliterate the national broadcaster The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2023
As wildly inadequate Tory mayoral candidates go, the Susan & Moz act tops the bill Are these two really the best the party has to offer London, or has it just given up trying? The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2023
Big Caesars and Little Caesars by Ferdinand Mount review – a wonderfully wry field guide to autocrats With tremendous wit and wisdom, the former head of Margaret Thatcher’s policy unit identifies the qualities particular to dictators – and warns against consigning such people to history The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2023
Labour sends big guns to Selby in final push to secure historic byelection win Party needs record swing from Tories to overturn 20,000 majority in seat left vacant by Johnson ally Nigel Adams The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2023
Rishi Sunak’s Tories set for major by-election tests this week RISHI Sunak could be facing by-election “disaster” this week and become the first Prime Minister in decades to lose three parliamentary seats in The National (Scotland) · Jul 16, 2023
Ben Wallace profile: Ex-soldier who helped lead response to invasion of Ukraine The Defence Secretary had been tipped to become Nato secretary general but will now stand down as an MP at the next election. The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023
Ben Wallace to ‘quit Government at next reshuffle and not stand again as MP’ He told the Sunday Times he would stand down but ruled out leaving ‘prematurely’ and triggering another by-election. The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023
Ben Wallace to resign as Defence Secretary in next cabinet reshuffle Mr Wallace says he is ‘not standing’ in the next general election Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2023
Labour byelection activists warned: ‘Show respect to Tory voters or go home’ The party has warned its campaigners about their attitude to Conservative voters in true blue constituencies The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2023
Ben Wallace confirms he's quitting as Defence Secretary at next reshuffle BEN Wallace is understood to be considering leaving Government in the autumn after four years as Defence Secretary. The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2023
‘Thank you, Ben Wallace!’ Ukraine bemused and irritated by UK’s call for gratitude The UK defence secretary accused Ukraine of ingratitude for Britain’s military aid The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023 Nadine Dorries set to earn extra £22,000 from taxpayer by clinging to job over summer Ex-minister announced she would quit on 9 June – but will enjoy MP’s salary through entire summer recess if she fails to formally resign this week
Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2023 Ben Wallace ‘considering leaving Government in autumn,’ reports state The Defence Secretary is said to be weighing up whether to leave politics entirely.
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023 Ben Wallace: Tories’ favourite cabinet minister ‘considers stepping down’ Ben Wallace said to be consider quitting government and leaving politics entirely
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023 Ben Wallace ‘considering leaving Government in autumn’ The Defence Secretary is said to be weighing up whether to leave politics entirely.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2023 Foreign Office cannot say how many climate officials it has Exclusive: Former envoy raises concerns over possible ‘deliberate defunding of climate diplomacy under Sunak government’
The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2023 Boris Johnson criticises ‘mealy-mouthed’ Nato over Ukraine membership Former prime minister condemns ‘procrastination’ and says no country is in greater need of accession
The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2023 Stop stalling, Boris Johnson – and get to Bury market Brief letters: Covid inquiry phone messages | NHS underfunding | Racoon invasion | (Mis)hear our prayers
The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2023 Worst of Westminster: Ping-pong goes on and Truss not for turning Summer recess is almost upon us, but there's been plenty of news coming out of Westminster this week. Here's your Worst of Westminster!
The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2023 Sunak says he can’t afford public sector pay rises – but look at the white elephants he’s happy to fund Spending priorities sum up all that is rotten in government. Where is the money for education and the NHS, asks Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
The Week · Jul 14, 2023 Quiz of The Week: 8 July - 14 July This week Nato ended up in an unfortunate – and very public – spat with Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2023 ‘No point climbing the greasy pole’: Tory ministers want out in reshuffle Rumours Rishi Sunak will change his team have some, fearful of what an election will bring, seeking an exit to the backbenches