Rishi Sunak desperately lobbying Tory MPs to avoid defeat on Rwanda bill Prime minister will host emergency breakfast at No 10 after frenetic day in Westminster reminiscent of Brexit fights The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023
Rishi Sunak on the rack as Tory factions feud over Rwanda bill ‘mess’ Right-wing rebel MPs urge PM to ‘pull’ Rwanda bill ahead of crucial Commons vote The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023
The Guardian view on Rishi Sunak: the prime minister is fighting for his political life Editorial: The Tory splits over lockdown were shallower and less treacherous than on immigration. But ominously they run along similar lines The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023
Rishi Sunak's evidence to Covid inquiry 'pathetic', bereaved families say The Prime Minister's testimony has been 'the most pathetic performance' since the start of the inquiry, spokesperson Jean Adamson says Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2023
Rishi Sunak defends Eat Out to Help Out scheme under intense pressure at Covid inquiry The prime minister used an eight-hour evidence session to brush off accusations that he launched the controversial hospitality-boosting scheme without proper scientific advice The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023
Eat Out to Help Out protected workers from ‘devastating’ job losses, Sunak tells Covid inquiry The Prime Minister said he still believed the 2020 discount hospitality scheme was the ‘right thing to do’ Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2023
Rishi Sunak battles two fronts over Covid Inquiry & Rwanda - The Standard Podcast As Tory party fractures, PM won’t like Mondays such as this Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2023
‘Deeply sorry’: what Rishi Sunak said to the Covid inquiry Prime minister defends ‘eat out to help out’ and answers questions related to his role as chancellor during the pandemic The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023
OPINION - The Sunak cost fallacy: why the prime minister just can't quit Rwanda We are all familiar with the sunk cost fallacy. Whether it be sticking with a job we hate, a partner we no longer love or an investment haemorrhaging cash, we keep going because we've already put in so much time, effort or money. Sunk costs have this terrible power to… Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2023
What is the significance of Rishi Sunak’s red bracelet? The new prime minister is frequently spotted with thread around his wrist The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023
Nigel Farage to swap the jungle for the Tory party? At this point, why not let him at it Farage has been effectively dictating Tory policy for years, so cut out the middle man – and let Labour get on with quietly running the country, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023
Why are the Tories intent on ruining Christmas? Rightwing rivals to Rishi Sunak are promising to brief against him relentlessly over the holidays. Hold on tight for a cascade of nonsense, writes Zoe Williams The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023
Rishi Sunak says he did not need to consult scientists on ‘eat out to help out’ PM defends his record as chancellor at Covid inquiry, but repeatedly says he cannot remember meetings and other details The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023
Rishi Sunak’s week of chaos reflects the state of his party. There’s only one answer: an election Today his appearance at the Covid inquiry, tomorrow his failing Rwanda bill. The PM – and the Tories – are disintegrating, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023
Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2023 What is Rishi Sunak's red bracelet, as he is spotted wearing one during the Covid inquiry? The red bracelet has been spotted a few times
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023 How Tory MPs could derail Sunak’s Rwanda plan Prime minister under pressure from both sides of his party as Commons prepares to vote on safety of Rwanda bill
International Business Times · Dec 11, 2023 UK's Sunak Faces Key Test Over Rwanda Migrant Policy Vote UK leader Rishi Sunak faces the riskiest week of his premiership, with lawmakers gathering Monday to decide whether to back his flagship policy to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.
Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2023 Rwanda row: PM Sunak, who pledged to ‘stop the boats’, faces crucial test Sunak’s Conservatives have criticised the plan to deport refugees from the UK as contradicting international law.
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023 Sunak in crisis as Tory right-wing rebels’ ‘star chamber’ rejects his Rwanda bill PM’s legislation does ‘not go far enough’, say hardliners – urging Sunak to ‘pull the bill’ ahead of crunch Commons vote
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023 Nigel Farage rejects idea of rejoining Tory party under Rishi Sunak Former Ukip leader does not rule out political return after stint on I’m a Celebrity as he calls Tories ‘shambles’
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023 Sunak warned ‘disastrous’ visa changes could cut care workers by thousands Exclusive: New visa rules will create ‘perverse’ competition for international staff between NHS and social care sector
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023 Home Office will spend £700m on small boats plan, contracts reveal Labour says spending plan shows government ‘doesn’t believe Sunak’s Rwanda plan is going to work’
Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2023 When is the vote on the emergency Rwanda Bill? Rishi Sunak faces crucial day in the Commons The prime minister faces arguably the most challenging week of his premiership
Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2023 OPINION - Forget Rishi Sunak at the Covid Inquiry, this exercise is chocolate teapot levels of useless And so it’s over — nearly. For what has seemed like an eternity, beleaguered and formerly famous TV stars have been subjected to intense scrutiny and forced to perform unimaginable acts, sometimes obliged to chew a lot more than humble pie, in front of an audience which is probably left…
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023 Rishi Sunak tells Covid inquiry he was not told to save WhatsApp messages PM begins with apology to people affected by Covid and says he did not see dysfunction in No 10 during the crisis