Sunak signals ‘evolutionary leap’ in British foreign policy Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking at the annual Lord Mayor’s Banquet in London’s Guildhall. The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022
Sunak promises ‘reinvigorated’ relationship with Europe The PM was also adamant that his leadership would not lead to any kind of alignment with EU law. The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022
The Guardian view on the Tory energy rebellion: get rid of the onshore wind ban Editorial: Rishi Sunak is less concerned about having a proper climate policy than being outflanked by Nigel Farage’s referendum on net zero The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022
Candidates snub Sunak’s ethics adviser role left vacant for five months Concern that PM wants to keep same remit as for Christopher Geidt, with no enhanced powers The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022
Rishi Sunak hints at U-turn over onshore wind farm ban Tory rebels seeking to relax rules on ‘local consent’ for new turbines The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022
All the Tory MPs stepping down as party fears election wipeout under Rishi Sunak Miserable Tory MPs are already turning their eyes to the possibility of a Labour victory - and even a 29-year-old is stepping down rather than face the music in 2024 Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022
No 10 set to allow new onshore wind projects in England in U-turn Grant Shapps says there will be more onshore wind projects ‘where communities are in favour of it’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022
Cabinet minister hints at onshore wind ban climbdown as Tory revolt grows Grant Shapps claims there is ’not really a row’ because government and rebels have same aim of ‘local consent’ The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022
Prime Minister Sunak says UK's 'golden era' with China is over British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday that the so-called "golden era" of relations with China was over, saying Beijing's systemic challenge to Britain's interests and values was growing more acute. Reuters · Nov 27, 2022
Sunak pledges to stand up for British values in foreign policy speech The Prime Minister's first major foreign policy speech will see him distance himself from Boris Johnson’s approach Wales Online · Nov 27, 2022
Sunak pledges ‘robust pragmatism’ not ‘grand rhetoric’ with foreign policy The Prime Minister’s speech will signal a different approach to relations with competitors than under Boris Johnson. The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2022
Post-Brexit trade deal with Japan branded failure as exports plummet The agreement, signed by Liz Truss in October 2020, was hailed as "historic" and Ms Truss claimed it would add billions to the UK economy - but now Labour has hit out at ministers Daily Mirror · Nov 27, 2022
Former Tory chair joins rebellion over Sunak’s onshore windfarm ban Jake Berry is latest senior MP to urge prime minister to amend de facto block on new projects in England The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2022
UK’s trade export growth slower than EU, US and G7 countries under Tories Only Japan performed worse than the UK during the 11-year period The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2022
Daily Mirror · Nov 27, 2022 Keir Starmer says EU free movement 'won't come back' - it's 'a red line for me' Keir Starmer, who backed free movement three years ago during the Labour leadership election, said since Brexit happened he'd opposed bringing it back. 'Ripping up the Brexit deal would lead to years more wrangling', he said
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2022 Rishi Sunak warned he has only ‘six months’ to get a grip as Tory rebellions grow PM faces ‘real danger’, warns Conservative ex-chairman – as MPs revolt over wind farms, housebuilding and crackdown on overseas students
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2022 Senior Tory joins rebellion trying to force Sunak’s hand on onshore wind ban Sir Jake Berry said he, like Boris Johnson, has changed his mind and now supports boosting renewables.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2022 Senior Tories demand Sunak ditches ‘mindless’ crackdown on overseas students David Willetts, Jo Johnson and Chris Skidmore say embattled PM’s move will hit economy and levelling up
The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2022 Brexit blow: exports to Japan slump after ‘landmark’ free trade deal First such accord after leaving EU was predicted to bring £15bn boost but UK now lags rivals
Daily Mirror · Nov 26, 2022 Being sacked by Rishi Sunak after 49 days in cabinet was 'brutal' says top Tory Kit Malthouse was briefly Education Secretary while Liz Truss was Prime Minister - but said there was no point trying to sugar-coat his exit from the top team
Daily Mirror · Nov 26, 2022 Ex-PM Theresa May gets £2m for speeches, including £1m for just 70 hours of work Former Tory leader Theresa May earns big bucks from speaking, as Boris Johnson makes £315,000 for a chat - but expert says there won't be much demand for Liz Truss after her disastrous time in office
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2022 MPs ‘touched up’ and bullied clerks in Commons, says Labour MP Chris Bryant says inappropriate touching of clerks ‘was just beyond’
The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2022 Alok Sharma backs bid to lift ban on onshore windfarms in England Tory MP becomes latest member of party to get behind push to drop moratorium with reports Michael Gove also supports move
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2022 State pension age could rise to 68 earlier than planned, report claims Government says ‘no decision has been taken’ ahead of review due in ‘early 2023’
The National (Scotland) · Nov 26, 2022 Headache for Rishi Sunak as top Tory MPs back rebellion over onshore wind RISHI Sunak is facing a growing rebellion from big names in his Tory Party over his ban on new onshore wind farms.