Millionaire Tory donor’s libel action against ex-MP thrown out in ‘landmark’ ruling Exclusive: Verdict comes after long-running legal battle between multi-millionaire donor and former Tory MP The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
Dominic Raab to stand down as MP at next election Former deputy PM not planning to contest Esher and Walton seat, after quitting cabinet over bullying claims The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2023
Starmer not committing to immediately ripping up protest arrest law The Labour leader said it was ‘early days’ for the Public Order Act, amid criticism of the arrest of anti-monarchy protesters ahead of the coronation. The Independent UK · May 9, 2023
Met chief defends arrest of anti-monarchy protesters following heavy criticism Six campaigners were arrested on Saturday morning Manchester Evening News · May 9, 2023
Senior Tory attacks party’s ‘poorly defined’ anti-protest bill after coronation arrests backlash Met Police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said ‘celebrating crowds applauded and cheered’ as his officers made arrests near the processional route The Independent UK · May 9, 2023
Met did ‘pretty good job’ says minister amid force’s coronation ‘regret’ Government ministers continued to praise the work of the police at Saturday’s event, with one suggesting officers ‘did a pretty good job’. The Independent UK · May 9, 2023
Visitors to Commons forced to hand over leaflets on press freedom in Hong Kong Officials claim material on Jimmy Lai constituted political slogans but David Davis calls heavy-handed approach ‘completely daft’ The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2023
Ex-minister predicts ‘battle royale’ over US firm’s bid for NHS data contract David Davis among cross-party MPs with privacy concerns over prospective Palantir deal The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2023
Sports Direct urged to stop using facial recognition cameras and 'secret watchlists' In a scathing letter to boss Mike Ashley, 42 politicians from all major parties warn the technology "treats everyone who passes the camera like a potential criminal" Daily Mirror · Apr 24, 2023
MPs condemn Frasers Group’s use of facial recognition cameras in stores Exclusive: Cross-party collection of parliamentarians write letter to Sports Direct owner’s company The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2023
For all his hardman mantras, Raab forgot rule one: don’t be a massive arse Where does Raab’s resignation leave Rishi Sunak? The PM’s pledge to leave scandal behind is wearing thin, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2023
Rishi Sunak told voter ID could swing council elections as 118,000 people demand U-turn Campaigners warn that tens of thousands will find themselves locked out of next month's local elections by the controversial new measures Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2023
Senior Tory calls for delay to new voter ID rules over discrimination fears David Davis says new requirements could discriminate against ‘the poor and the old’ Evening Standard · Apr 18, 2023
Rishi Sunak defends photo ID plan that will make it harder for people to vote The PM attempted to defend the policy, saying it would help ensure elections are 'high-integrity processes' - despite any evidence of large-scale voter impersonation Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2023
Daily Mirror · Apr 10, 2023 Voter ID will 'undoubtedly reduce turnout' at local elections, senior Tory MP warns Ex-Cabinet minister David Davis said he would like to see ministers delay the multi-million pound policy and re-think, but admitted the Government was unlikely to do so at this 'late stage'
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023 MPs warn expanding stop and search risks more damage to police-public relations MPs cited Baroness Casey’s damning review of the Metropolitan Police, which warned that stop and search is reducing the force’s legitimacy.
The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023 Boris Johnson’s ‘bombshell’ Partygate defence branded weak by Tory MPs ahead of TV grilling Key part of former PM’s defence ‘b*****ks’, says David Davis – as MPs predict he will be found guilty
The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023 UK Government could have saved life of Jordanian executed in Saudi Arabia – MP Conservative former Cabinet minister David Davis accused ministers of making ‘only low-level attempts’ to talk to the Saudis about the case.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2023 Foreign Office asks for India torture claim to be heard in secret court British citizen Jagtar Singh Johal was detained and says he was tortured after alleged tipoff by UK intelligence
Birmingham Post · Mar 10, 2023 Swift gears up to feed the 1,500 as new staff facilities added to fuel leisure growth ambition £2m cafe addition sees post-pandemic site investment top £10m for leading leisure home and vehicle producer
The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023 More than 200,000 back The Independent’s petition to stop Boris Johnson giving father a knighthood The Independent launched a petition against the move on Tuesday
The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023 More than 150,000 back The Independent’s petition to stop Johnson giving father a knighthood Senior Conservatives have told The Independent that Boris Johnson’s ‘corrosive’ plans endanger the system
The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023 Sunak small boats plan will ‘push boundaries of international law’, says Braverman Home secretary to be placed under new legal duty to deport people coming across Channel
The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023 ‘Real practical problems’ with Rishi Sunak’s new small boats law, Tory grandee warns Former Tory cabinet minister adds to mounting questions over how government plans can be put into practice
The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023 Boris Johnson’s ‘absurd’ plan to give father Stanley a knighthood ‘corrodes public trust’, Tories warn Ex-PM accused of discrediting entire system ‘because of a family favour’