The Latest Breaking News from Brandon Lewis

Stormont must deliver abortion services 'without further delay' says Northern Ireland secretary

The UK government has taken further legislative steps in a bid to ensure the commissioning of fully-funded abortion services

Belfast Live · May 19, 2022

Government moves to ensure full delivery of abortion services in NI

Secretary of State Brandon Lewis said it is ‘absolutely unacceptable’ that Stormont has failed to commission the services.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2022

British Government Legacy legislation backlash sees 70 civil actions launched amid outrage

The actions of the British Government were likened to those of a “rogue state”

Belfast Live · May 17, 2022

Poorest families yet to receive Rishi Sunak’s promised £150 help with soaring energy bills

People in ‘greatest need’ struggling to receive payments, warns National Energy Action

The Independent UK · May 17, 2022

Labour seeks to increase pressure on Tory MPs with windfall tax Commons vote

BP and Shell reported bumper profits earlier this year as energy prices skyrocketed.

The Independent UK · May 17, 2022

Tory minister 'surprised' to hear about 'apocalyptic' rise in food prices

A TORY minister has claimed he is “surprised” to hear an “apocalyptic” warning about increases in food prices from the governor of the Bank…

The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2022

Susanna Reid clashes with Northern Ireland's Secretary of State in heated debate

Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid did not hold back on Tuesday's show as she invited Northern Ireland's Secretary of State Brandon Lewis onto the ITV show to discuss the cost of living crisis

Daily Mirror · May 17, 2022

UK will not ‘shy away’ from unilateral protocol change, says Brandon Lewis

Northern Ireland secretary reiterates stance as Liz Truss prepares to tell MPs of plans to lift checks

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2022

Minister ‘surprised’ at Bank of England’s ‘apocalyptic’ food shortage comments

A Cabinet minister has rebuffed Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey after he sounded an “apocalyptic” warning over looming food shortages caused by Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

Evening Standard · May 17, 2022

Provoking EU, UK sets out new law to fix post-Brexit N.Ireland trade

Britain set out steps on Tuesday to try to break the deadlock with the European Union on trade with Northern Ireland, lining up a new law that would effectively override parts of a Brexit deal and further inflame ties with Brussels.

Reuters · May 17, 2022