Friday briefing: Has a ‘woke aristocracy’ really taken control of British society? In today’s newsletter: Interrogating academic Matthew Goodwin’s description of a new left-wing elite The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2023
Nursing union to reveal pay ballot result as junior doctors remain on strike Junior doctors in England will strike again on Friday while the RCN is set to announce the result of a ballot over a proposed pay offer. The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023
More than 7,500 days’ worth of raw sewage dumped in ministers’ constituencies Labour analysis shows that raw sewage was discharged into cabinet ministers’ constituencies for 180,759 hours last year The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2023
Senior Conservatives hit out at Suella Braverman’s ‘racist rhetoric’ Former senior minister accuses home secretary of undermining party for sake of her own leadership ambitions The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2023
Junior doctors leader insists he is ‘still working’ on holiday during strikes Dr Robert Laurenson has been criticised for taking a break to attend a wedding during the strikes. The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023
UK should work more closely with Irish Government to support NI, says Joe Biden The president also claimed hundreds of US corporations were holding off investing in Northern Ireland due to political instability at Stormont. The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023
The Guardian view on Suella Braverman: cruel and unusual Editorial: Sayeeda Warsi was right to call out the home secretary over her deliberate strategy of racist rhetoric The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2023
Akshata Murty to get almost £6.7m in Infosys dividends Income of Rishi Sunak’s wife from Indian tech firm to reach £13m for financial year The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2023
Scottish Labour news, gaffes and analysis in a newsletter The free newsletter brings you the week's latest news and gaffes from Scottish Labour, as they attempt to challenge the SNP/Green Government and… The National (Scotland) · Apr 13, 2023
India's Modi raises embassy security with UK's Sunak after vandalism Britain should take action after a violent incident during protests outside India's embassy in London last month, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi told British counterpart Rishi Sunak on Thursday. Reuters · Apr 13, 2023
Varadkar rejects claims that Biden is anti-British Irish premier Leo Varadkar has said the strength of the UK-US relationship should never be underestimated. The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023
King Charles' Coronation guestlist - Meghan bombshell, Fergie 'snub' and everyday heroes Invitations have now been sent to those who have scored a place inside Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla in a few weeks' time Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2023
Sunak: I can’t be sure small boats will be stopped before election PM calls fulfilling Channel crossings pledge ‘complicated’ in wide-ranging ConservativeHome interview The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2023
Angela Rayner denies Labour is ‘playing dirty’ with attack ads against Sunak The frontbencher defended the ads, which included a claim the Prime Minister does not believe child sex abusers should be jailed, as ‘factual’. The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023
Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2023 Rishi Sunak defends photo ID plan that will make it harder for people to vote The PM attempted to defend the policy, saying it would help ensure elections are 'high-integrity processes' - despite any evidence of large-scale voter impersonation
The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023 Boris Johnson downfall was ‘not my doing’, says Rishi Sunak PM says clash with Boris was about economic policy – and insists UK still ‘foreign policy superpower’ after Brexit
Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2023 Rishi Sunak hails legal fight against Ulez and vows Tories won’t stop campaigning against clean air zone Rishi Sunak has hinted that the fight against the ultra-low emissions zone will be an instrumental part of the Conservative’s election campaign in the capital.
The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023 Sunak: Being PM is ‘incredible privilege’ despite drawbacks of public life During a ConservativeHome interview, Rishi Sunak also discussed his Hindu faith and said he had a Lord Ganesh statue on his desk in Downing Street.
The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023 Keir Starmer ‘wettest Labour leader’ on crime in history – Tory minister Policing minister Chris Philp said Starmer’s record on crime is ‘absolutely appalling’
The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023 Sunak backs greater role for private sector in providing NHS care Rishi Sunak said he was ‘very comfortable’ with independent providers offering competition and choice for NHS patients.
Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2023 Rishi Sunak refuses to rule out Boris Johnson joining his cabinet Rishi Sunak swerved a question on whether the door was closed to Boris Johnson joining his cabinet in an interview by ConservativeHome's editor Paul Goodman this afternoon
The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023 Stopping the boats is ‘complicated’ and ‘will not happen overnight’, Sunak says The Prime Minister said the immigration issue is ‘complicated’ – with ‘no single, simple solution’.
The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023 Watch: Rishi Sunak faces questions over elections and immigration by website Conservative Home Rishi Sunak was interviewed by the Conservative Home website on Thursday, 13 April.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2023 Warsi says she fears attacks against her family after Braverman’s ‘racist rhetoric’ Tory peer says she has told father not to walk home alone from mosque as she is worried about backlash against British Muslims
Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2023 Rishi Sunak’s wife Akshata Murty lands £6.7 million Infosys payout Murty has collected over £20 million in dividends over the past twelve months