Candidates snub Sunak’s ethics adviser role left vacant for five months Concern that PM wants to keep same remit as for Christopher Geidt, with no enhanced powers The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022
Rishi Sunak hints at U-turn over onshore wind farm ban Tory rebels seeking to relax rules on ‘local consent’ for new turbines The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022
Matt Hancock went into I’m a Celebrity hated and came out jungle-washed. No wonder politicians love TV From Boris Johnson on Have I Got News For You to Ann Widdecombe on Strictly, television lets the most divisive figures reinvent themselves. Why do we let them get away with it? asks Zoe Williams The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022
All the Tory MPs stepping down as party fears election wipeout under Rishi Sunak Miserable Tory MPs are already turning their eyes to the possibility of a Labour victory - and even a 29-year-old is stepping down rather than face the music in 2024 Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022
Shapps hints at onshore wind ban U-turn as Tory rebellion grows The Business Secretary suggested Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could drop a ban on new developments to avoid a defeat. The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022
Cabinet minister hints at onshore wind ban climbdown as Tory revolt grows Grant Shapps claims there is ’not really a row’ because government and rebels have same aim of ‘local consent’ The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022
Prime Minister Sunak says UK's 'golden era' with China is over British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday that the so-called "golden era" of relations with China was over, saying Beijing's systemic challenge to Britain's interests and values was growing more acute. Reuters · Nov 27, 2022
Sunak pledges to stand up for British values in foreign policy speech The Prime Minister's first major foreign policy speech will see him distance himself from Boris Johnson’s approach Wales Online · Nov 27, 2022
Rishi Sunak warned he has six months to get a 'grip' as he's rocked by double Tory revolt One group of Tory MPs wants to bring back onshore wind farms, while another wants to scrap house-building targets - and both issues are coming to a showdown within weeks Daily Mirror · Nov 27, 2022
Former Tory chair joins rebellion over Sunak’s onshore windfarm ban Jake Berry is latest senior MP to urge prime minister to amend de facto block on new projects in England The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2022
Rishi Sunak warned he has only ‘six months’ to get a grip as Tory rebellions grow PM faces ‘real danger’, warns Conservative ex-chairman – as MPs revolt over wind farms, housebuilding and crackdown on overseas students The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2022
'We’re not going quietly': Johnson allies plot Rishi Sunak's removal from No 10 BORIS Johnson’s allies are reportedly plotting the demise of Rishi Sunak’s premiership - with May local elections reportedly being targeted as a… The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2022
Rail chaos puts UK on track for some serious economic damage Good connectivity is the lifeblood of a modern, thriving economy – so how much is the ongoing disruption costing UK plc? The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2022
Senior Tory joins rebellion trying to force Sunak’s hand on onshore wind ban Sir Jake Berry said he, like Boris Johnson, has changed his mind and now supports boosting renewables. The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2022 Senior Tories demand Sunak ditches ‘mindless’ crackdown on overseas students David Willetts, Jo Johnson and Chris Skidmore say embattled PM’s move will hit economy and levelling up
Daily Mirror · Nov 27, 2022 Labour say Tory 'Levelling Up' promises in tatters as £576m of funding value lost Inflation is reducing the real-terms value of cash awarded to communities and projects by funds under Boris Johnson’s flagship policy - meaning it’s worth hundreds of millions less than when it was awarded
Bangkok Post · Nov 26, 2022 It seemed a good idea at the time The annual elephant festival in Surin attracted more than the usual attention last week after featuring an attempt to enter the hallowed Guinness Book of Records. Alas, the only record achieved was that hundreds of student "volunteers" roasted in the sun, exposed for hours to high temperatures reaching 39C.
Daily Mirror · Nov 26, 2022 Cabinet minister pocketed £13,000 from private sector firms in a month Oliver Dowden was paid the eye-watering sum by an art services business and a hedge fund in the month before he was re-hired as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Daily Mirror · Nov 26, 2022 Ex-PM Theresa May gets £2m for speeches, including £1m for just 70 hours of work Former Tory leader Theresa May earns big bucks from speaking, as Boris Johnson makes £315,000 for a chat - but expert says there won't be much demand for Liz Truss after her disastrous time in office
The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2022 Alok Sharma backs bid to lift ban on onshore windfarms in England Tory MP becomes latest member of party to get behind push to drop moratorium with reports Michael Gove also supports move
The National (Scotland) · Nov 26, 2022 Headache for Rishi Sunak as top Tory MPs back rebellion over onshore wind RISHI Sunak is facing a growing rebellion from big names in his Tory Party over his ban on new onshore wind farms.
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2022 Rishi Sunak warned of Tory rebellion as poll shows 18-point lead for Labour Exclusive: New survey finds huge Labour lead – as PM told he must turn things around by spring
Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2022 ‘Dig deep this Christmas’: Boris Johnson launches appeal to send medical supplies to Ukraine Boris Johnson has launched a Christmas appeal for vital medical supplies to be sent to Ukrainian hospitals.
Daily Mirror · Nov 25, 2022 'Voters turn against Brexit as Boris Johnson’s lies leave Britain undone' Paul Routledge on the everyday nightmare that Brexit is fast becoming, and now with EU business decreasing sharply, what's next for the Tories - aka the Brexit Party?
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2022 Angela Merkel says she lost influence over Putin as a lame duck leader Germany’s former chancellor defends her actions amid barrage of accusations since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine