PM unveils five new pledges as he promises tax cuts ahead of Autumn Statement RISHI Sunak has said he is taking “five long-term decisions” in a bid to grow the economy and public finances. The National (Scotland) · Nov 20, 2023
Labour are 'institutionally Islamophobic', says Labour MP A LABOUR MP has said that her own party are “institutionally Islamophobic” and were “playing on racist tropes” with an attack ad on Rishi… The National (Scotland) · Nov 20, 2023
Tax cuts rumoured but the UK's autumn statement will offer little economic comfort The UK chancellor’s autumn statement is likely to be relatively uneventful – yet extremely significant. Although some headline-seeking tax cuts are rumoured, sluggish economic growth and persistent inflation leave little scope for major policy announcements. The Conversation · Nov 20, 2023
Rishi Sunak: It’s time to cut tax to grow Britain’s economy Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said to be ready to cut national insurance – as PM promises to ‘reward work’ and boost growth at autumn statement The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023
'One Nation' Conservative moderates outline economic growth plan to take fight to right-wingers Plan outlined ahead of Wednesday's Autumn Statement from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2023
Sunak pledges to do ‘what is necessary’ to secure Rwanda flights Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was ‘completely committed’ to getting the Rwanda scheme off the ground. The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023
Tax cuts WILL be in Autumn Statement, Rishi Sunak confirms with priority on businesses The Prime Minister said he and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt were taking the decision to 'cut tax' after having met his goal to halve inflation this year Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2023
Jaggi's life depends on what David Cameron does, says brother The brother of a Briton who has been detained in an Indian jail for more than six years has said he is “hopeful” the new Foreign Secretary can… The National (Scotland) · Nov 20, 2023
Sunak promises tax cuts ahead of crunch autumn statement The Prime Minister said it would take discipline and the Government would need to decide which cuts to prioritise. The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023
How Patrick Vallance’s explosive diaries exposed Covid chaos inside No 10 Testimony of government’s former chief scientific adviser, whose diary provides a vital chronicle of the pandemic, is eagerly awaited The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2023
Watch as Sunak discusses Autumn Statement during London school visit Watch as Rishi Sunak gives a speech in London on Monday 20 November. The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023
Covid inquiry live updates: Rishi Sunak thought it was okay to let people die, Dominic Cummings claims Sir Patrick made a note of what Dominic Cummings claimed Mr Sunak said in a meeting in October 2020 The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023
Sunak tells food summit no parent should ever watch their child starve Speaking at the Global Food Security Summit in London, Mr Sunak announced a new virtual hub to link UK scientists with global research initiatives. The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023
Brother of British blogger detained in India hopes Cameron can secure release Jagtar Singh Johal has been detained in India for 2,208 days. The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2023 Boris Johnson ‘bamboozled’ by science and Matt Hancock had habit of saying things that were untrue, UK Covid inquiry hears – as it happened Former chief scientific adviser Patrick Vallance revealed there was ‘complete lack of leadership’ at times in crisis
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023 Autumn statement - latest: Sunak and Hunt can only make ‘tiny tax cuts’, expert warns Only enough money in public coffers for ‘tiny’ tax cuts, IFS says
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023 Watch: Rishi Sunak to discuss growing food crisis as he opens Global Food Security Summit Watch as Rishi Sunak opens the Global Food Security Summit in London on Monday 20 November.
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023 Rishi Sunak faces cabinet split over Rwanda deportation Plan B The PM is under pressure from the Tory right to ‘disapply’ human rights law – but moderates are outraged
Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2023 Rishi Sunak to paint upbeat economic picture in speech ahead of Autumn Statement In a speech in London, the Prime Minister will celebrate having halved inflation
The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2023 Tax corporate polluters and rich to help tackle climate crisis, Jeremy Hunt told In letter to Guardian, campaigners say billions could be raised to help finance decarbonisation
The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023 A former Home Secretary and her dangerous legacy The U.K. is a divided country whose views on human rights, conflict and multiculturalism are being tested on the touchstone of Westminster’s unflinching support for Israel in its war against Hamas.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2023 Sunak could block Human Rights Act to force through Rwanda asylum plan No 10 has discussed possibility of ‘disapplying’ key human rights law to emergency bill to head off legal challenges
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2023 New Rwanda treaty seems unlikely to be ratified before new year Rishi Sunak’s new deal aimed at getting his asylum policy off the ground is not believed to be coming before Wednesday’s autumn statement.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2023 Pressure on Hunt over tax cuts is constrained by economic reality Political divisions and questions over the rule of law provide more fuel for Tory internal combustion
Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2023 Senior Tory not ruling out party turnaround despite huge Labour lead in the polls A senior Tory has refused to rule out a colossal swing in the polls as Rishi Sunak refused to rule out calling an early election.