Tory MPs condemn delay to ban on LGBTQ+ conversion practices Letter from cross-party MPs and campaigners says slow progress on legislation is a ‘moral failing’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2023
Keegan offers little of value in statement on ‘substandard’ degrees Education secretary makes largely symbolic speech about something that will probably never happen The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2023
The Guardian view on England’s byelections: a trio of tests is a dry run for the general election Editorial: Sir Keir Starmer should not be happy to play a game whose rules have been determined for him by his opponents The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2023
The Guardian view on ‘rip-off’ degrees: another low-value government intervention Editorial: Proposals to cap course numbers according to economic outcomes are inegalitarian and misguided The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2023
Rishi Sunak admits crunch by-elections will prove ‘difficult’ for Tories All eyes in Westminster will be on Thursday’s by-elections in Uxbridge and South Ruislip, Selby and Ainsty, and Somerton and Frome Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2023
Listen up, critics: first let Labour win power. Then scrutinise its real record Of course Keir Starmer is cautious in the runup to an election – Labour can’t change Britain from the opposition benches, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2023
Want to get rid of ‘rip-off’ degrees, Rishi? Try abolishing tuition fees Yes, many students are being sold a false dream. But that’s the government’s fault, not the universities’, writes Zoe Williams The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2023
Rishi Sunak eases visa rules to attract foreign construction workers amid shortage CARPENTERS, bricklayers and roofers are among migrant workers who will be allowed to apply for work visas and get a discount on fees in a bid to… The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2023
‘Anti-levelling up’: Tory former education secretary criticises PM’s university plan Justine Greening says proposal to cut numbers on ‘low-value’ courses would affect less privileged students The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2023
Small boats bill set to become law despite final push for changes by Tory rebels Government wins battle over Lords amendments despite rebellion including former ministers The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023
Sunak admits crunch by-elections will prove ‘difficult’ for Tories All eyes in Westminster will be on the by-elections in Uxbridge and South Ruislip, Selby and Ainsty as well as Somerton and Frome on Thursday. The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023
Universities ‘taking advantage’ of students with rip-off courses, says Sunak ‘You you don’t have to go to university to suceed’, says PM – accused by Labour of attacking aspiration The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023
PM: Numbers cap will end students being taken advantage of with rip-off courses Rishi Sunak said the key message of his plan is: ‘You don’t have to go to university to succeed in life.’ The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023
Sunak hails outgoing Defence Secretary Ben Wallace’s ‘distinguished’ career The Prime Minister said Mr Wallace, who will leave the Government at the next reshuffle, had been a ‘great Defence Secretary’. The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2023 Jamie Driscoll to stand as independent candidate for north-east mayor after quitting Labour and raising £30,000 – as it happened Driscoll raises funds needed to pay for campaign after leaving Labour and announcing plans to run against former party
The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2023 'Attack on aspirations': Rishi Sunak to crack down on 'low value' university degrees RISHI Sunak has announced plans to crack down on the number of students undertaking “low value” degrees which don’t lead to employment.
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023 Number of patients waiting a year for NHS treatment increases by 15% despite Sunak pledge The Prime Minister pledge to slash waiting lists as one of his top five priorities ahead of the next election
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023 Ben Wallace takes ‘parting shot at Suella Braverman’ as he announces he’ll quit as defence secretary Wallace refuses request for 750 troops to cover Border Force staff – as he reveals he’s done with frontline politics
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023 Government announces student numbers cap to curb ‘rip-off’ university degrees Limits will be imposed on courses that have high dropout rates or a low proportion of graduates getting a professional job, the government said
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023 Number of patients waiting a year for NHS care rises by 15% The Prime Minister has made cutting NHS waiting lists one of his top five priorities ahead of the next election.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2023 Sunak ‘attacking people’s aspirations’ with universities policy, Labour says PM to announce proposals limiting number of enrolments on ‘low value’ degree courses in England
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2023 Government announces student numbers cap for ‘rip-off’ university degrees Limits will be imposed on courses that have high dropout rates or a low proportion of graduates getting a professional job, the Government said.
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2023 Sunak to face crunch by-elections as Tories battle to keep seats All eyes in Westminster will be on the by-elections in Uxbridge and South Ruislip, Selby and Ainsty as well as Somerton and Frome on Thursday.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2023 Opposition grows among teachers to 6.5% pay offer in England Union members are concerned about funding for the below-inflation increase and the lack of a long-term agreement
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2023 Tories fear triple by-election defeat that will sink Sunak government into ‘malaise’ Most Tories ‘resigned’ to losing all three contests, says one MP – as Sunak set for summer of anguish over strategy