PMQs sketch: Rishi Sunak misfires with transgender jibe as 'out of touch' PM slammed in heated Commons clash PM put himself on the back foot after controversy over Rwanda bet with Piers Morgan Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2024
What happened in Rishi Sunak's disappearing Topjaw interview? Number 10 said ‘no comment’ and the Topjaw boys won’t release the tape Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2024
Starmer condemns Sunak over trans rights jibe during PMQs visit by Brianna Ghey’s mother ‘Of all the weeks to say that,’ says Labour leader in angry response to prime minister’s remark The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2024
Badenoch accuses Starmer of exploiting Brianna Ghey tragedy after Sunak makes trans jibe during PMQs – as it happened Kemi Badenoch accuses Labour leader of ‘political point-scoring’ after he condemned Rishi Sunak’s comments in PMQs The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2024
Government ‘does not understand how HS2 will function as railway’ Parliament’s spending watchdog says cancellation of high-speed line’s northern leg raises ‘urgent questions’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2024
NHS dentistry ‘recovery plan’ not worthy of the title, dentists say British Dental Association says government’s plan does not offer hope to millions struggling to access care The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2024
Sunak Plays Down £1,000 Rwanda Bet With Piers Morgan After Backlash The House of Lords voted to delay ratification of the Rwanda treaty until the government has demonstrated that Rwanda is a safe country for migrants. International Business Times UK · Feb 6, 2024
Rishi Sunak accused of personally holding up deal to end doctors’ strikes Exclusive: Sources say PM has blocked talks due to concerns about knock-on effect of more generous pay offer The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2024
Prince Harry's Visit to King Charles After Cancer Diagnosis Mirrors Struggles of Immigrants With Aging Parents He arrived in London less than 24 hours after the news broke Latin Times · Feb 6, 2024
Bring out the PopCons, Liz Truss is the entertainment that keeps on giving Another opportunity to savour the latest incarnation of one of UK’s shortest-reigning prime ministers The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2024
U3A education is for any time of life Brief letters: Lifelong learning | Rishi Sunak’s poor bet | Football in instalments | Remembering Ian Lavender The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2024
Former British PM Liz Truss announces new political movement ahead of polls Ex-PM Liz Truss unveils ‘Popular Conservatism’ movement, urges Conservative Party to shift to the political right. Al Jazeera · Feb 6, 2024
Prince Harry returns to the UK following King Charles' cancer diagnosis Prince Harry returned to the U.K. as his father, King Charles, undergoes treatment for cancer. The royal family and the nation show support for the King. Top News · Feb 6, 2024
King Charles diagnosed with cancer: What’s next for the UK’s monarchy? After King Charles’ diagnosis, Prince William will return to official duties on Wednesday. Al Jazeera · Feb 6, 2024
Top News · Feb 6, 2024 Princess Anne carries on with royal duties amidst King's cancer Princess Anne fulfills her royal duties by conducting an investiture ceremony, handing out honors to outstanding individuals amid King Charles' cancer diag...
The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2024 Truss’s PopCon group splinters on launch but attacks Sunak’s policies Just two of four MPs billed to speak present as launch event amounts to evisceration of PM’s government
The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2024 First Thing: Three people dead as storms wreak havoc in California Nearly 38 million people under flood alerts as officials warn dangers still lurk in the waters. Plus, the research challenging the idea that ‘money buys happiness’
Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2024 'Mickey Mouse' degrees damage your career, say Telegraph journalists who studied them Reading subjects like English Literature at university might lead to stagnant opportunities
Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2024 Brianna Ghey's mother says daughter had 'obsession' with her phone and calls for 'drastic action' The parent is campaigning for under-16s to be blocked from accessing social media on smartphones
The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2024 Liz Truss and Jacob Rees-Mogg attack ‘left-wing extremists’ and ‘Davos man’ at launch of new Tory group – as it happened Speakers at the ‘PopCons’ event in London attacked the ECHR, WHO, Davos attendees, ‘anti-capitalists’ and ‘wokery’
The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2024 King Charles’s cancer was caught early, says Rishi Sunak PM says he was ‘shocked and sad’ when told of the diagnosis and wishes the king a full recovery
The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2024 ‘Not a betting person’: Rishi Sunak rows back on £1,000 Rwanda bet PM says he was ‘taken by surprise’ by Piers Morgan wager, yet he has previously spoken about betting online
International Business Times · Feb 6, 2024 Undeterred Ex-PM Truss To Launch New UK Tory Grouping Liz Truss may have flopped as UK prime minister, but she remains on the political stage, this week launching a new movement that aims to push the ruling Conservatives rightwards.
Al Jazeera · Feb 6, 2024 ‘AI moving fast’: UK to spend $125m on AI hubs, regulation Technology minister says technology has potential to ‘transform our public services and the economy for the better’.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2024 Make used electric cars cheaper and tackle battery fears, peers tell ministers Grants needed towards buying EVs as well as a battery health testing standard to reassure consumers