Peter Capaldi says The Thick Of It could not be remade because politics now is ‘beyond a joke’ Actor played the foul-mouthed spin doctor Malcolm Tucker in the political satire series The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024
Labour now has more than double support of Tories as Starmer extends poll lead Labour leader tells his troops to get ready for spring election, as party enjoys fresh bounce The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024
'It's not out of sight, out of mind': Pressure grows over 'rotting' Faslane claim THE SNP will attempt to force the UK Government to make a statement on the condition of the nuclear infrastructure on the River Clyde amid… The National (Scotland) · Jan 4, 2024
Reform UK leader rules out helping Tories at general election and says party will stand in every seat in Britain – as it happened Nigel Farage does not appear at Reform UK press conference as Richard Tice says ‘a good poker player does not show his hand early’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 3, 2024
Fears for Scots' safety after warning of 'rotting' nuclear infrastructure on Clyde THE UK Government must “urgently” make a statement to parliament on whether Scots living near its nuclear bases remain safe after alarm bells… The National (Scotland) · Jan 2, 2024
Dominic Cummings wasn't offered job in meetings with Rishi Sunak, says No10 The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said a ‘private political discussion’ had taken place, but no job offer was made Evening Standard · Jan 2, 2024
Rishi Sunak refuses to back James Cleverly on target of stopping all small boat crossings this year - latest No 10 says PM will not set a deadline on his pledge to stop vessels crossing the English Channel The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2024
Two-thirds of Brits want General Election by summer, new poll finds A PLURALITY of voters want the Tories to hold a General Election as soon as possible, new polling has found ... The National (Scotland) · Jan 1, 2024
Sunak, Johnson, Cameron, Truss – and Cummings in the frame again. This inept elite is playing us all for fools News of the PM’s secret talks with Dominic Cummings shows how this gilded circle sustain each other – and we let them, says Guardian columnist Hugh Muir The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2024
Tory MPs share horror over Sunak’s ‘secret election talks’ with Cummings ‘Never bring an arsonist into your home,’ Conservative MPs warn their leader The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2023
Dominic Cummings claims he secretly met with Rishi Sunak about possible return PM branded ‘weak and desperate’, as Boris Johnson’s ex-adviser reveals Tory leader asked for advice on how to ‘smash’ Labour The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2023
Rishi Sunak sought 'secret deal' with Dominic Cummings to help win election RISHI Sunak reportedly held a secret meeting with Dominic Cummings to discuss joining his team and help him win the forthcoming election. The National (Scotland) · Dec 31, 2023
One-third chance of general election in May, Tory chair reveals Richard Holden says PM could still call election earlier than expected despite dire Tory polling The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2023
Rishi Sunak beating Keir Starmer in just four constituencies, poll reveals Labour leader is preferred PM in 390 seats – even beating Sunak in his own Richmond constituency The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2023
Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2023 Cummings: Sunak wanted a secret deal with me to win the next election The Prime Minister reportedly asked Boris Johnson’s ex-chief aide for advice earlier this year
The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2023 Former Tory chancellor Sajid Javid knighted in new year honours Top gong comes despite The Independent revealing that the senior Tory used non-dom tax loophole
The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2023 ‘It’s either me or Dom’: Sajid Javid reveals bust-up with Boris over Cummings Former chancellor lifts lid on row, and admits Tory infighting leaves party in ‘depressing’ state
The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2023 Women’s voices barely heard in Boris Johnson’s No 10, Covid inquiry told Inquiry hears of ‘macho and egotistical’ climate in which women spoke for as little as 10 minutes in five hours of key meetings
The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2023 John Crace on the villains of 2023: ‘We used to debate whether she was dim or vindictive. The answer appears to be both’ This year’s rogue’s gallery is full to the brim. The Guardian’s sketch writer picks out some of the biggest rotters, from Suella and SBF to Elon Musk and Lord Dave
The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023 Ignore the Johnson and Sunak circus: these are the real lessons from the Covid inquiry If we are to be prepared for the next pandemic, we need competent leaders, functional testing and trust in the science, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at Edinburgh University
International Business Times · Dec 11, 2023 UK Covid-19 Inquiry To Grill PM Sunak Over Eat Out Scheme British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces questions Monday over whether his "Eat Out to Help Out" scheme to help the struggling hospitality sector during the pandemic spurred the spread of Covid-19.
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2023 Rishi Sunak set to be grilled on lockdown doubts at Covid inquiry PM also faces questions about Partygate, irretrievable WhatsApp messages, and his controversial Eat Out to Help scheme
The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2023 Eating out and Partygate: Covid inquiry questions Sunak should prepare for Five things the PM could be asked about next week when giving evidence about his role as chancellor during the crisis
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023 John Rentoul answers your burning questions as Boris Johnson is grilled at the Covid inquiry The Independent’s chief political commentator John Rentoul explains all you need to know as Boris Johnson faces the Covid inquiry
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023 Rishi Sunak pleads with Tory rebels: Back my Rwanda plan PM fights for political life – and flagship migration policy – as he tries to rally support for ‘existential’ vote