Labour candidate speaks out against Sadiq Khan’s ULEZ expansion Uxbridge byelection hopeful Danny Beales splits with mayor: ‘Not right time’ for low emission scheme The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023
Leaked memo sets out ‘huge challenge’ to meet £11.6bn climate pledge But the Government said it remains committed to meeting its vow on climate finance for developing countries. The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023
Tories write out Boris and party as election leaflet fails to mention either in ex-PM’s former constituency Exclusive: The leaflet instead made loud claims about Tory candidate Steve Tuckwell’s anti-ULEZ policies The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023
How ‘ultimate outsider’ Mozammel Hossain could become Tory choice for London mayor Man nicknamed ‘mysterious Moz’ for seeming to spring from nowhere has captivating back story and notable backers The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2023
How can British politics move forward when it’s still haunted by the 2019 election? Sunak and Starmer are trapped between the need to repudiate their past and reluctance to be honest about what went wrong, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2023
Rishi Sunak news – live: Met Police open fresh inquiries into two more Partygate allegations Police also announced they will take no further action against Boris Johnson The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023
Met Police reopens investigation into potential Westminster Covid breaches The force has also launched a new probe into a gathering in Parliament in December 2020 Manchester Evening News · Jul 4, 2023
Boris Johnson escapes fresh police probe into lockdown gatherings at Chequers and No10 The disgraced ex-Prime Minister was reported to police after entries in his ministerial diary revealed a string of potentially rule-breaking events, including visits from friends to his country retreat Daily Mirror · Jul 4, 2023
UK police reopen partygate probe into lockdown-breaching Conservative 'jingle and mingle' bash British police have reopened an investigation into lockdown-breaching government parties after viewing video of Conservative Party staffers dancing and drinking at a 2020 Christmas soiree The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023
Rish! finds the liaison committee forgiving under Bernard’s watch Committee chair Bernard Jenkin ensures attempts to grill the prime minister never get very far The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2023
Sunak doubles down on controversial Rwanda plan and vows ‘vigorous’ fight ahead PM insists his plan to stop the boats was not on hold The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023
Tory Partygate probe re-opened as cops examine lockdown Christmas bash video Footage first released by the Mirror last month showed senior Tory party staff enjoying a "jingle and mingle" in December 2020. Daily Record · Jul 4, 2023
7 highlights from Rishi Sunak mega-grilling on small boats, cost of living and inflation The PM often looked uncomfortable as he was quizzed by senior backbenchers on issues such as a rise in migrant crossings by small boat across the Channel, the cost of living crisis and inflation Daily Mirror · Jul 4, 2023
Metropolitan Police launches fresh investigation over Covid rule breaches following Partygate video The video showed people dancing and drinking at an event in Central London despite Covid restrictions being in place at the time Wales Online · Jul 4, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023 Two new Partygate investigations opened by Met Police – as Boris Johnson let off the hook Scotland Yard says Chequers and No 10 events don’t merit investigation – but drinks gathering for Sir Bernard Jenkin’s wife and CCHQ bash will be looked into
The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2023 Rishi Sunak left red-faced after admitting he hasn't read key 'three-page' report PRIME Minister Rishi Sunak was left red-faced after admitting he had not read the Privileges Committee report condemning the actions of seven of his…
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023 Sunak clashes with Bryant over respect for Parliament Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s attitude to the Commons was questioned by Standards Committee chairman Sir Chris Bryant.
The Conversation · Jul 4, 2023 How do people get appointed to the House of Lords and can it ever change? The process explained The UK’s House of Lords has existed in one form or another since the 11th century, making it one of the oldest political institutions in the world.
Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2023 Rishi Sunak’s five pledges: What are they and how much has been achieved? Mr Sunak made five pledges to “build a better future for our children and grandchildren”. Six months later, what has been achieved?
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023 Rishi Sunak faces grilling by MPs on 5 pledges – can PM boast of progress? PM will be questioned by committee six months on from big promises on economy, NHS and small boats
The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2023 Restless Labour impatient for power but questions over strategy remain Senior party figures insist they are taking nothing for granted amid concern about whether voters know what Keir Starmer stands for
Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2023 OPINION - Fate has handed Rishi Sunak a bad hand, but he must still play boldly Rishi Sunak is reportedly unhappy as Prime Minister: I am not surprised. He is too shiny — possibly even too idealistic— to appreciate the novelistic possibilities of decline. It seems unlikely that he will be a successful Prime Minister — 13 years are stacked against him, alongside the furies of…
Daily Mirror · Jul 3, 2023 Ofcom launches probe into Jacob Rees-Mogg's GB News show after flurry of complaints The media regulator received 40 complaints objecting to former Tory Cabinet Minister Jacob Rees-Mogg acting as a newsreader during his State Of The Nation show on GB News on May 9
The National (Scotland) · Jul 3, 2023 Sue Gray broke civil service rules with Labour job talks, Whitehall probe finds Partygate investigator Sue Gray broke civil service rules “as a result of the undeclared contact” between her and the
The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023 Sue Gray breached civil service code by talking to Starmer, rules government Finding of ‘prima facie’ violation dismissed by Labour as ‘Mickey Mouse nonsense’