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Tory MPs limp into PMQs after finally accepting their fate

A party resigned to oblivion made for a sulky session that did Rishi Sunak and the Commons no favours

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024

UK set to ban tobacco sales for a ‘smoke-free’ generation. Will it work?

The UK’s smoking ban aims to phase out sales of tobacco, which is one of the main causes of cancer deaths in Britain.

Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2024

PMQs sketch: Liz Truss is gone from No10 but still haunts Rishi Sunak

PM hits back at Labour attacks over Truss book by telling Keir Starmer to read Angela Rayner’s tax advice instead

Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2024

Wednesday briefing: Stalled aid, soldier shortages and dwindling weapons as Ukraine hangs on

In today’s newsletter: As the crisis in the Middle East shifts resources away from the Russian invasion, Zelenskiy is calling for more money, weapons and attention

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024

Who were the prominent Tory MPs to oppose Sunak’s smoking ban?

Ministers and ex-ministers – some seen as having leadership ambitions – who voted against the bill include Badenoch and Braverman

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024

MPs vote for smoking ban despite Tories’ division over policy

Rishi Sunak suffers blow to his authority as 57 of his own MPs vote against his plan and over 100 abstain

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024

Nigel Farage is cancelled at last and he’s never been happier

Thanks to the Brussels police the National Conservatism usual suspects could feel they really were relevant and important

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024

OPINION - The private letter that proves there's even less to Liz Truss than meets the eye

Liz Truss has beliefs. The former environment secretary is a fierce supporter of free markets, low taxes and a Britain outside of the European Union. She is also a self-described China hawk, having called the country "the largest threat, both to the world and to the United Kingdom, for freedom…

Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2024

What is Rishi Sunak’s anti-smoking bill and will it pass?

Health leaders have welcomed plan to create smoke-free generation – but PM is facing trouble from some Tory MPs

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024

Keir Starmer makes a surprise appearance with Alastair Campbell at cosy panel event

The Labour leader was cheered like a rock star

Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2024