James Cleverly in China despite storm of criticism over ‘appeasement’ of communist regime It is the first time a Foreign Secretary has visited China since 2018 Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2023
The Tories are suffering from Dorries syndrome: paranoia steeped in denial A party that is out of ideas and afraid to admit its mistakes finds comfort in pursuit of traitors, scapegoats and in conspiracy theory, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023
Police force to fly flags at half mast for ‘hugely respected’ officer who died saving man’s life Rishi Sunak says sergeant Graham Saville’s actions were testament to his bravery The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023
Rishi Sunak could meet Xi Jinping within weeks as MPs criticise ‘elusive’ China strategy Row erupts as foreign secretary meets his Chinese counterpart in Beijing The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023
The Guardian view on Nadine Dorries’s resignation: raggle-taggle Tories Editorial: The former MP was out of step with Rishi Sunak, but she is not the only Conservative who thinks the party has lost its way The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2023
Tories accused of hypocrisy in Ulez row after call to extend congestion charge Ministers have claimed Ulez is cash-raising ploy – but letter reveals Grant Shapps backed a separate charge for same reason The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2023
Ulez expansion sees cameras destroyed and police scuffle with furious protesters Defiant London mayor defends ‘vital’ scheme, amid angry clashes outside No 10 and ‘get Khan out’ chants The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023
Rishi Sunak hops on helicopter for Norwich visit The Prime Minister travelled by helicopter from London to Norwich, in the latest example of the Prime Minister opting for air travel. The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023
Starmer or Sunak? Rupert Murdoch might just sit this one out Media Watch: Murdoch’s support was crucial for Blair in 1997 but the media mogul may not yet be convinced over Labour at the next election Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2023
UK Government quietly concedes Brexit will drive up inflation THE UK Government has quietly admitted that post-Brexit checks at the UK’s borders will increase inflation – despite Prime Minister Rishi… The National (Scotland) · Aug 29, 2023
Rishi Sunak used helicopter for trip from London to Norwich PM has gained reputation for fondness for using helicopters to travel short distances The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2023
Kuwait Crown Prince meets Sunak amid backdrop of anti-Ulez protests The Crown Prince of Kuwait had his visit to Number 10 partially disrupted by opponents of the ultra-low emission zone. The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023
Sunak urges people to have faith in his ‘stop the boats’ pledge despite 20,000 crossing the Channel The prime minister said his plan to stop the boats is ‘working’ The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023
‘Rarely seen’: Nadine Dorries attacked over local MP record as she formally quits A COUNCIL leader has launched a scathing attack on Nadine Dorries as she formally quit as a MP, saying she has “rarely been seen” in her… The National (Scotland) · Aug 29, 2023
The Week · Aug 29, 2023 Cleverly China visit: can UK pull off tricky diplomatic balancing act? Foreign Secretary James Cleverly visits China on Wednesday hoping to tread a fine diplomatic line between calling out Beijing over human rights abuses and posturing over Taiwan and seeking greater cooperation on economic ties and climate change.
Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2023 Tories face ‘tough battle’ after Nadine Dorries quits with No10 blast In her resignation letter, Nadine Dorries said Rishi Sunak had abandoned ‘the fundamental principles of Conservatism’
The Conversation · Aug 29, 2023 Don’t look there: how politicians divert our attention from climate protesters' claims The right to protest is a distinctive feature of democratic, liberal societies. Yet the way in which many leading British politicians are currently talking about Just Stop Oil might make you think otherwise. Far from engaging with the issues at stake in these protests, politicians appear to be encouraging the…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2023 Scrapping housebuilder water pollution rules in England to cost taxpayer £140m Under Lords amendment, developers will no longer have to offset nutrient pollution from new homes’ sewage
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023 Sadiq Khan won’t say if Ulez could cost Labour general election Under-pressure Labour mayor accuses Tory minister of ‘factual errors’ as he denies cash grab
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023 Nadine Dorries formally quits as MP The former culture secretary finally handed in her resignation over the weekend, with a by-election now set to be scheduled in Mid Bedfordshire.
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023 Billionaire Tory donor ordered to demolish five-star hotel that hosted Brexit agreement Surinder Arora has been told to demolish all or part of the hotel after adding an extra wing and extending the building without planning permission
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023 London’s plan to charge drivers of polluting cars sparks protests and stirs political passions London’s traffic cameras are under attack
The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2023 Government to use Ulez expansion to attack Labour over ‘war on motorists’ Ministers hope anti-green message will impress voters, as London mayor says he is ‘a doer, not a delayer’
The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2023 Nadine Dorries has gone, but Sunak’s electoral problems are still front and centre MPs are relieved to see the back of the Johnson era, but know they are still staring into the abyss, says Katy Balls, political editor of the Spectator
The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2023 No 10’s Ulez stance reverses ‘decades of clean air progress’, says Sadiq Khan Rishi Sunak’s lack of support for expanded scheme risks stunting Londoners’ lungs, says mayor in run-up to Tuesday’s launch