The Latest Breaking News from Downing Street

Suella Braverman, Tory right standard bearer, again faces doubtful future

Suella Braverman has proved a thorn in the Prime Minister’s side with her willingness to deviate from the Downing Street script.

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023

Suella Braverman’s claims of police bias not signed off by Downing Street

The Home Secretary accused police of ‘playing favourites’ with pro-Palestinian protesters ahead of a planned march on Armistice Day.

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023

Tory peer called out for ignoring devolution at Covid Inquiry

THE SNP president has called out a Tory peer who said Scotland “always wanted” to implement different Covid rules.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2023

No 10 says 40% of trains must always run under new laws to limit impact of strikes to be brought in by Christmas – as it happened

Government aiming to limit rights of railway workers, ambulance staff and border officials to go on strike

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2023

Conservative Party 'covered up for serial rapist MP', ex-chair claims

THE Conservatives are facing allegations they covered up for a serial rapist MP and made “support” payments to one alleged victim.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 5, 2023

Tory MPs to challenge government if leaseholds ban does not apply to flats

Exclusive: Measure in planned bill stopping sale of new properties under leasehold in England and Wales likely to only cover houses

The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2023

Modi, Sunak speak on West Asia, trade deal during call

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak discussed the Israel-Hamas war and the situation in Palestine during a phone call on Friday. The two prime ministers also talked about the on-going India-U.K. trade deal negotiations.

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

More Britons manage to flee Gaza through the Rafah crossing

The Foreign Office said more UK nationals were able cross into Egypt on Thursday, but declined to say how many.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

Sunak: AI risks could be similar scale to pandemics & nuclear war - Tech & Science Daily podcast

Elon Musk is set for Downing Street talks with Rishi Sunak today following the AI safety summit. It’s after the Prime Minister said “we can’t be certain” about the risks of artificial intelligence, but there is a possibility they could be on a similar scale to pandemics and nuclear war.…

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023

Ministers continue push for Britons to be allowed out of war-torn Gaza

Britons remain trapped in the territory as Israel continues its war on Hamas and the death toll rises further.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023