The Latest Breaking News from Downing Street

Supreme Court to rule on Rwanda asylum policy in big moment for Rishi Sunak's premiership

Defeat will be another blow to Rishi Sunak’s promise to ‘stop the boats’

Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2023

Supreme Court to rule on Rwanda asylum policy

Defeat will be another blow to Rishi Sunak’s promise to ‘stop the boats’.

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023

Men hold top four roles in UK government for first time since 2010

Downing Street says it is not focused on ‘tick-box diversity’ and women get senior jobs elsewhere

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2023

Day of reckoning looms in Downing Street for Sunak's inflation target

City expects inflation to fall in line with the prime minister's pledge to halve it, with much of the work done by the Bank of England

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2023

How was David Cameron appointed UK foreign secretary without being an MP?

The former Prime Minister has returned to government

Marie Claire · Nov 13, 2023

Whether sacked or not, Suella Braverman could stir up a new Tory civil war

If the PM doesn’t get rid of her, he’ll look weak; if he does, she’ll rail from the backbenches. Is this all part of the home secretary’s grand plan? asks the Spectator’s political editor, Katy Balls

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2023

Home Secretary under fire ahead of Armistice Day pro-Palestine protest

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected take to the streets of London for the march, which coincides with Armistice Day.

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2023

Rishi Sunak faces Tory civil war as he holds off sacking Suella Braverman

Home secretary’s allies claim over 50 MPs are backing her but moderate Tories say PM must take action

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2023

From 'shy Tory' to 'minister for hate': how Suella Braverman became the most divisive MP in Westminster

The home secretary's future is hanging in the balance as No 10 investigates her controversial remarks on policing this weekend's pro-Palestine protests. Katie Strick charts her career so far

Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2023

How pro-Palestinian marches have caused crises for Tories and Labour

While Sunak deals with Braverman’s claims against protesters and police, Starmer faces pressure to support Gaza ceasefire

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2023