The Latest Breaking News from ​​Rishi Sunak

What the papers say – September 24

Britain’s Sunday papers have taken on Westminster in multiple splashes on Brexit, the HS2 axing, and the pensions triple lock.

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023

Rishi Sunak considering inheritance tax cut, report says

No 10 plays down speculation PM would reduce rate of tax, which only affects around 4% of deaths a year

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2023

Sunak set to cut off HS2’s northern leg as costs spiral – reports

Rishi Sunak has publicly refused to guarantee the high-speed line will go to Manchester and is reportedly set to wield the axe.

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023

Sunak reportedly considering inheritance tax cut

The state of the nation’s finances mean there is little prospect of a change in the near future.

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023

Lib Dems take aim at Tory heartlands with promise to usher in ‘liberal Britain’

Party kicks off conference by throwing down gauntlet to Rishi Sunak

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023

Tory big beasts turn on Rishi Sunak’s ‘insane’ plan to scrap HS2

David Cameron, Boris Johnson and the government’s own infrastructure tsar join outcry against ‘tragedy’ of cancelling Birmingham to Manchester rail line – first revealed in The Independent

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023

Rishi Sunak pushes to axe northern HS2 rail line ahead of Tory conference

Sources say the PM wants to scrap the project’s section o Manchester before the party’s annual gathering in the city next weekend

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2023

The Observer view on Rishi Sunak’s net zero backtrack: a cynical ploy that won’t play with voters

The prime minister has trashed the consensus on climate to no electoral avail for the Tories

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2023

Hundreds of XL Bully owners march to protest breed ban - but without their dogs

Rishi Sunak has said the breed will be banned by the end of the year after spate of attacks

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023

Keir Starmer to call for UK clean energy action in New York City address

Exclusive: Labour leader pledges party would stand ‘strong on the UK’s climate commitments’ in contrast to Sunak’s net zero reversal

The Guardian - US · Sep 23, 2023