London Politics: Sunak grilled at PMQs over Zahawi’s Cabinet appointment and Raab bullying allegations PMQs comes amid one of the biggest strike days in the UK for decades Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2023
No 10 refuses to deny Sunak was given informal warning about Raab’s behaviour before he made him deputy PM – as it happened Dominic Raab under increasing pressure as civil servants’ union calls for him to be suspended until bullying inquiry concludes The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2023
Tory MP Jonathan Gullis branded 'pound shop Farage' over missing children heckle Former schools minister Jonathan Gullis is accused of saying migrant children feared to have been snatched by criminals ""shouldn't have come here illegally" Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023
Investigation into Nadhim Zahawi tax affairs ‘expected to take around 10 days’ Minister says it ‘wouldn’t be untypical’ for a conclusion in the investigation by the PM’s ethics adviser to be reached within that timeframe Evening Standard · Jan 25, 2023
Rishi Sunak has never paid a penalty to HMRC, No 10 says, amid growing pressure over Nadhim Zahawi – as it happened Downing Street releases statement after days of refusing to say whether or not PM ever paid a penalty to revenue body The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2023
Rishi Sunak to come under fresh pressure over Nadhim Zahawi at PMQs A senior Tory is among those who have called for the resignation of the Tory party chairman over his tax affairs. The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023
More NHS staff to strike as Rishi Sunak confirms use of private healthcare – as it happened Latest updates: physiotherapists the latest group to announce industrial action as PM says he is now registered with an NHS GP The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2023
Inside Politics: 999 20,000 ambulance staff to walk out again as Starmer and Sunak face off at PMQs, and UK and Japan to sign defence pact countering China threat in the Asia-Pacific region, writes Matt Mathers The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023
A grim day in the Channel – and the Commons The House of Commons was suspended from 2.30 this afternoon as King Charles attended the unveiling of a new plaque commemorating Queen Elizabeth II lying in state. He could have arrived at midday and saved us all the trouble of a fairly dire PMQs. Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2022
Rishi Sunak blasted after saying he's 'absolutely shocked' by Michelle Mone allegations The 'wobbly blancmange' Prime Minister was slammed by Keir Starmer at PMQs after he distanced himself from the Ultimo bra tycoon, who has taken a leave of absence from the Lords to clear her name Daily Mirror · Dec 7, 2022
Angela Rayner demands 'drain the swamp' in clash with bullying accused Dominic Raab In PMQs Labour's deputy leader channeled Donald Trump after Dominic Raab confirmed there have now been two bullying complaints about him - adding: "The Deputy PM knows his behaviour is unacceptable so what is he still doing here?" Daily Mirror · Nov 16, 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
'Weak' Rishi Sunak finally regrets job for 'pathetic bully' Gavin Williamson in brutal PMQs In a brutal PMQs clash with Rishi Sunak, Keir Starmer said Gavin Williamson was a 'sad middle manager getting off on intimidating those beneath him' and a 'cartoon bully with a pet spider' Daily Mirror · Nov 9, 2022
London politics latest LIVE: Rishi Sunak says he ‘regrets’ appointing Gavin Williamson to Cabinet The PM said ‘it is absolutely right’ that Sir Gavin resigned from government and he did not know about ‘any of the specific concerns’ relating to his conduct Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2022
Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2022 Jeremy Corbyn says he lives ‘rent free’ in Rishi Sunak’s head after PMQs jibe Former Labour leader hits out at Prime Minister over ‘inaccurate’ jibes made at PMQs
Wales Online · Nov 3, 2022 Jeremy Corbyn: I'm living rent free in Rishi Sunak's head The former Labour leader called for the Prime Minister to correct the 'wholly inaccurate representation' he had given of his 2019 agenda during PMQs
Daily Mirror · Nov 2, 2022 State Pension and benefits under threat as Rishi Sunak warns of 'difficult decisions' The Prime Minister refused to pledge the state pension or benefits will rise with 10.1% inflation in April - instead telling PMQs 'difficult decisions will be made'
Daily Mirror · Oct 26, 2022 Rishi Sunak and his PMQs answers have one thing in common - they're a bit rich Under a greatest hits set of questions from Keir Starmer, the newly minted PM mocked Labour for “finally understanding that spending has to be paid for” - a realisation that eluded members of his own cabinet as recently as Friday
The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2022 Laughter fills the pauses as blank Liz Truss is let out to play leader The ghouls gathered, not wanting to miss the action, but it could have been so much worse
Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2022 The weirdest PMQs since last Wednesday Prime Minister’s Questions isn’t really about scrutiny. The thankless but important task of holding the government to account takes place in dusty committee rooms and low-key debates. Instead, PMQs is about theatre, boosting the morale of your backbenchers, testing out attack lines and ensuring the prime minister is on top…
Daily Mirror · Oct 19, 2022 Jeremy Hunt ignored call from Liz Truss begging for help because he thought it was prank The top Tory was on holiday with his wife and children in Belgium - and is thought to have laughed out loud when he got a text saying ‘Jeremy, it’s Liz Truss , please call urgently’
Daily Record · Oct 19, 2022 Liz Truss 'committed' to pensions triple lock just day after No10 indicated it could be ditched The Prime Minister told MPs at PMQs earlier today that she and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will be increasing pensions in line with inflation.
Daily Mirror · Oct 19, 2022 Liz Truss says state pension WILL rise in April in chaotic U-turn after Tory fury The Prime Minister confirmed the state pension triple lock WILL remain in place - just 24 hours after ditching her commitment to it - in a surprise announcement at the first PMQs since her Budget U-turn
The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2022 Labour MP says Tories were ‘bullied and manhandled’ during vote on fracking ban – as it happened Chris Bryant says at least one MP ‘physically pulled through door’ as Labour motion fails
The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2022 Liz Truss in fresh peril as senior Tory MPs round on her over economy PM accused of ‘trashing’ Conservative values and a PMQs performance that was ‘just appalling’