The Latest Breaking News from ​​Rishi Sunak

Minister refuses to say if Rwanda deportation flights will start before next election

James Cleverly said to be ready to fly to Kigali this week to sign a new treaty

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2023

Rishi Sunak suggests Nigel Farage welcome to re-join ‘broad church’ Tories

PM fuels speculation about Farage’s political comeback, as Reform UK highs new high in polls

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023

Rishi Sunak 'set to block licence fee hike' as BBC plans £7.5m in cuts

RISHI Sunak is reportedly set to block a 9 per cent licence fee rise as the Government warned the BBC it must be “realistic” about how much it…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2023

BBC licence fee: £15 hike would be ‘high’ says Lucy Frazer as Rishi Sunak ‘set to block 9% hike’

The BBC is seeking to make £500 million of savings and recently announced changes to Newsnight as part of its cost-cutting endeavour

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2023

Rishi Sunak’s popularity plunges to record low among Tory members

The prime minister is by far the least popular member of his cabinet, with an approval rating of -25.4, according to Conservative Home

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023

A word to the wise, Keir Starmer: whoever advised you to praise Thatcher got it wrong

He’s avoiding complacency, but there’s little point chasing diehard Tories. Focus on offering everyone else real change, says political strategist John McTernan

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2023

Robert Jenrick: the rightwinger getting in position for a post-Sunak future

Immigration minister appears to be concerned over the number of arrivals to the UK as a way of making a name for himself

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2023

Chris Packham challenges government for net zero policy delays

Naturalist applies to the High Court for a judicial review after PM pushes back green targets

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023

Rishi Sunak says BBC cuts are ‘welcome’ amid reports of licence fee curbs

Efficiencies and savings have been made at the broadcaster after the government froze its funding

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2023

What a week in London Politics: Rishi Sunak 'loses his marbles' and Susan Hall loses her Oyster card

The week began with Rishi Sunak getting into a diplomatic spat with Greece over the Elgin Marbles. The Prime Minister cancelled a meeting with Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the last minute on Monday because the Greek PM had wanted to talk about the return of the ancient sculptures on display in…

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2023