Kwasi Kwarteng facing fresh calls to apologise after distancing himself from botched budget He criticised Liz Truss’s ‘mad’ decision to sack him as chancellor for implementing her tax-cutting policies Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2022
Friday briefing: Russia’s retreat from Kherson may prove a pivotal win for Ukraine In today’s newsletter: The decision to pull troops from the regional capital is a tactical and moral win for Ukraine – what now? The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2022
My week with Elon Twitter is filled with stupidity and insight — its users now have an overlord rich in both Financial Times · Nov 11, 2022
UK economy news – live: Hunt says ‘tough road ahead’ as ‘very bleak’ recession looms Chancellor warns of ‘extremely difficult decisions’ ahead The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022
New rail minister raises hopes high-speed line may include Bradford Huw Merriman says he is ‘working up options’ for city’s inclusion in Northern Powerhouse Rail The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2022
Anne McElvoy: Will Sunak-Hunt be an affair to remember? New neighbours the prime minister and chancellor have a range of forbidding challenges ahead that would test even the most robust relationship Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2022
Ben Wallace steps back from Liz Truss’s 3% defence spending target Defence secretary changes stance under new PM after previously threatening to quit if pledge not met The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2022
Chancellor: Autumn budget among ‘biggest responsibilities’ of political career Writing in his local paper, the Chancellor offered little clue of what measures he was planning on November 17. The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022
Kirsty Strickland: Who knew clapping wouldn't pay NHS staff's bills? NICOLA Sturgeon missed FMQs on Thursday because she was having her first in-person meeting with new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The National (Scotland) · Nov 10, 2022
Rishi Sunak seeks thawed relations at UK-Ireland summit Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is aiming to repair frayed relations with Britain’s European Union neighbors and with skeptical leaders in Scotland and Wales The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022
3 big issues Nicola Sturgeon is likely to address with Rishi Sunak during meeting today Rishi Sunak will be the first Prime Minister to attend the opening of the British-Irish Council summit since 2007. Daily Record · Nov 10, 2022
Who is reportedly on Boris Johnson’s honours list? PM Rishi Sunak to accept submissions Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has reportedly accepted Johnson’s resignation honours list amid increasing pressure to cancel it Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2022
PMQs: Rishi Sunak admits ‘regret’ over appointing Gavin Williamson David Cameron and Ed Miliband were both pretty good at Prime Minister’s Questions. Cameron carried an air of confidence and could brush off countless U-turns, while Miliband often built a solid and coherent case throughout his six questions. Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2022
PMQs analysis: Sir Keir Starmer went for the political jugular and Rishi Sunak was on the ropes The PM was having to defend his decision to appoint twice-sacked Sir Gavin Williamson to his Cabinet after the latter resigned on Tuesday evening Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2022
Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2022 Elon Musk in charge at Twitter has major Liz Truss disasterclass vibes When I worked in Downing Street a decade ago, I invited an entrepreneur I admired to talk to civil servants and special advisers.
Daily Mirror · Nov 9, 2022 Massive Council Tax rise in 2023 under discussion in Rishi Sunak's Autumn Budget Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt are discussing raising or scrapping the 3% 'referendum cap' on council tax rises in the Autumn Statement - which would clobber families with huge bills
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 Police chief hits back against ‘woke’ accusations after Braverman criticism Chair of National Police Chiefs’ Council defends efforts after scandals over racist, misogynist and criminal officers
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 Who is Gavin Williamson? Twice-sacked minister who has resigned over bullying claims Sir Gavin was knighted by ex-prime minister Boris Johnson earlier this year - and has now left government for the third time
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 Who is Gavin Williamson? Government minister who resigned over bullying claims Cabinet minister without portfilio was knighted by ex-prime minister Boris Johnson earlier this year
Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2022 Rishi Sunak faces questions after Sir Gavin Williamson quits over bullying claims The Prime Minister will appear in the Commons to face MPs following the loss of his ally
The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2022 The Tories are ungovernable, and Rishi Sunak won’t bring them to heel Brexit created a profound crisis in Conservatism – one that it is beyond the abilities of any caretaker prime minister to solve, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2022 Williamson’s exit gets Sunak’s premiership off to an awkward start Minister’s resignation will ramp up concern among Tory MPs over leader’s political judgment and appointments
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022 Senior member of UK PM resigns amid bullying allegations A senior member of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government has resigned after mounting allegations that he bullied colleagues
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2022 Gavin Williamson: his gaffes, scandals and controversies Some of the worst moments of the Conservative politician, who has resigned from cabinet after allegations over his conduct
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2022 Williamson devotees rally behind Britain’s finest fireplace salesman but Gav goes – again The much-sacked cabinet minister was clearly the right person for the job. For a fortnight, anyway