Sunak urged to investigate claims surrounding alleged rapist Tory MP It comes after a former party chairman reportedly told police that an unnamed MP had carried out numerous assaults. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
What the papers say – November 6 A variety of stories feature on Britain’s front pages at the start of the working week. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
New push on North Sea oil licences as Rishi Sunak opens fresh front in net zero battle PM hails ‘pragmatic’ move as he opens up divide with Labour over green targets The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
Sunak to use king’s speech to announce new system to award oil and gas licences Conservatives hope plans will open up clear dividing lines with Labour and protect thousands of jobs The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2023
Rishi Sunak plans 'final raid' on Scottish oil and gas as production hike planned THE UK Government is set to ramp up oil and gas extraction with new plans to hold annual licencing rounds – in a “final raid” on Scotland’s… The National (Scotland) · Nov 5, 2023
NHS hit by ‘severe’ drug shortages due to Brexit red tape Exclusive: Patients put at risk as crisis hits supplies of vital antibiotics, HRT and anti-depressants The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
NHS patients hit by ‘severe drug shortages’ due to Brexit red tape Exclusive: Patients put at risk as crisis hits supplies of vital antibiotics, HRT and anti-depressants The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
Deputy PM has ‘grave concerns’ over pro-Palestinian protests on Armistice Day His comments echo those of Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman who have criticised the scheduled march The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
Elon Musk unveils Grok, an AI chatbot with a ‘rebellious streak’ Boss of X said tech being tested is inspired by Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2023
Protesters who vandalise the Cenotaph should be put into jail, says Suella Braverman There has been “hateful conduct” at pro-Palestinian marches and those attending need to ask whether they are “lending support” to such… The National (Scotland) · Nov 5, 2023
Remember the austerity of 2010s? Early 2020s are expected to be far worse Britain is in a low-growth bind and too many policies have political rather than economic goals The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2023
Jilly Cooper: ‘The secret to a happy marriage is creaking bed springs – from laughter’ The novelist on her first book set in the world of football, having Rishi Sunak as a fan and the secret to writing good sex The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2023
Schools in England block lessons on Middle East over fears of bias claims Teachers say pupils losing out on learning about history of Israel-Palestine conflict due to worries about ‘bad publicity’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2023
It’s easy to be dazzled by the super-rich, but don’t believe that they’ll do the right thing Silicon Valley tech showmen like Elon Musk and Sam Bankman-Fried can blind us with science. A little more scepticism would not go amiss The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2023
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023 Impact of the King’s Speech will last until the next century, Rishi Sunak suggests Plan for government will stimulate the economy and allow people to feel safer in their communities, PM says
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023 Flynn: Sunak must use ‘first and last’ King’s Speech for cost-of-living support The SNP Westminster leader said Tuesday’s speech must include a £400 energy bill rebate.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2023 Tory MPs blast ‘out of touch’ Sunak as he woos homeowners in king’s speech Conservatives furious at PM’s ‘naive’ meeting with Musk ahead of last Westminster session before election
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023 Rishi Sunak says King’s Speech will strengthen British society The King’s Speech will set out the legislative programme for the next session of Parliament.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2023 The Observer view on leasehold: let’s abolish this antiquated and unfair system It’s simply a money-making scam that allows landowners to exploit those who have bought their own homes
The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2023 AI is not the problem, prime minister – the corporations that control it are Despite Rishi Sunak’s summit and Joe Biden’s executive order on the safety of AI, it’s the tech giants that really need reining in
The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2023 When Britain most needed a decent leader, we had a derelict at the helm The Covid inquiry testimony is an eviscerating indictment of Boris Johnson and a stain on the reputation of his enablers
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023 Tory MP surrenders whip after he’s found guilty of racially abusing activist Labour and Libs Dems had called on Rishi Sunak to act over ‘totally unacceptable’ behaviour
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023 Andy Burnham urges Sunak to save HS2 Manchester airport link in King’s Speech Exclusive: Labour mayor, council bosses and rail chiefs ask PM to bring back legislation for high-speed link
The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2023 Protesters block London’s Oxford Street in pro-Palestine demonstration Free Palestine Coalition’s sit-in stops traffic in central shopping district as protests continue across UK over Israel-Hamas war
Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2023 Beckenham MP Bob Stewart surrenders Tory whip MP for Beckenham, in south east London, told Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei ‘you’re taking money off my country, go away’ during a row outside Foreign Office