‘Keep families out of it’: Boris Johnson ducks question about non-dom status of Sunak’s wife ‘It is very important in politics to try and keep people’s families out of it’ The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022
UK’s energy strategy may take years to bring down bills, says Kwarteng Business secretary says Boris Johnson’s long-delayed plan is ‘more of a medium-term answer’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2022
British voters want lying politicians to face consequences – new study Does the British public care about the integrity and honesty of its politicians? The answer to this question may profoundly shape domestic politics in the weeks ahead. The Metropolitan police are in the process of issuing fines to government officials who broke lockdown restrictions in 2020 and 2021, and the… The Conversation · Apr 7, 2022
Energy strategy will do little to alleviate soaring bills now, minister admits Critics accused the Government of failing to focus on insulating homes and cheap onshore wind. The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022
'Completely unacceptable' SNP minister rages at UK government over energy strategy communication Michael Matheson, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport, revealed he was not given a copy of Boris Johnson strategy ahead of its publication. Daily Record · Apr 7, 2022
The UK is cut adrift by Johnson’s Brexit fantasy – when Ukraine shows the need for solidarity For all the prime minister’s ambitions on the world stage, the big decisions are being made by Washington and Brussels, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2022
PM promises to take back control of energy costs with nuclear expansion Ministers are promising ‘cleaner and more affordable energy’ to be made in the UK. The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022
Just days left to register if you want to vote in elections on May 5 It will be the first UK-wide test for Boris Johnson's Government since Covid, Brexit and Partygate Wales Online · Apr 7, 2022
EU divisions over Ukraine to be laid bare in No 10 meeting Analysis: Boris Johnson to tread fine line between Germany and Poland as leaders discuss Russia sanctions The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2022
Battle still on to protect trans people under conversion ban, say Tory MPs About 50 MPs could force government to back move to extend protections as Johnson criticised for ‘wrong signals’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2022
Ukraine morning briefing: Mariupol’s dead put at 5,000 Eastern area of the country now braces for sustained Russian attacks Wales Online · Apr 7, 2022
Boris Johnson energy strategy review could have big impact on Scotland The long-awaited energy strategy from the UK Government could be good news for oil, gas and renewable sectors in Scotland. Daily Record · Apr 7, 2022
Deadline nears to register to vote in May elections It will be the first big test at the ballot box for Boris Johnson since the ‘partygate’ scandal. The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022
How can the UK cut reliance on Russian fossil fuels and curb energy bills? Options range from increasing production elsewhere to more renewables and reducing energy demand. The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022
Wales Online · Apr 7, 2022 EDF energy prices rise by 4% in France compared to 54% in UK State-owned firm was forced to take a £7billion pound hit to protect French households
The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022 What the papers say – April 7 Thursday’s papers are dominated by tax controversies and comments from Boris Johnson.
Wales Online · Apr 7, 2022 Boris Johnson vows to take back control of energy prices Labour accuses Boris Johnson of 'caving in' to backbenchers over energy costs
The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022 ‘No time for false comfort’ as Truss meets with Nato counterparts over Ukraine The Foreign Secretary is set to discuss the crisis with Nato foreign ministers on Thursday.
Manchester Evening News · Apr 6, 2022 Boris Johnson promises to take back control of rising energy costs in 'bold' new strategy The Government aims to make 95 per cent of electricity low carbon within eight years
The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022 Nuclear power and hydrogen at heart of new energy strategy, but onshore wind farm curbs to stay Ambition to build eight new nuclear plants, but details of how they will be funded unlikely
The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2022 PM to put nuclear power at heart of UK’s energy strategy Plan will not please environmental campaigners, who say it fails to meet government’s net-zero targets
The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2022 ‘Major misjudgment’: how the Tories got their energy strategy so wrong Analysis: betting big on nuclear, hydrogen, oil and gas while passing over energy saving measures, Johnson’s plan is a huge missed opportunity
Daily Mirror · Apr 6, 2022 Boris Johnson finally unveils energy strategy with NO surge in controversial wind farms Boris Johnson will push for a huge expansion of offshore wind despite mounting calls for a big increase in onshore wind power. Tory backbenchers are opposed to more wind farms in the countryside
The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022 PM promises to take back control of energy costs in long-awaited strategy The Government’s plan includes a focus on nuclear power and offshore wind.
Daily Mirror · Apr 6, 2022 'PM refuses to accept responsibility as Brits struggle to pay for fuel and food' Boris Johnson accepted today that the poorest households in Britain were having to choose between heating and eating. What he refused to accept was responsibility