Sunak facing rebellion from Tory hardliners over Stormont brake deal The European Research Group of Tory MPs said it is ‘strongly recommending’ its members to oppose the regulations. The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023
Watch: Sunak faces Starmer in PMQs ahead of Boris Johnson Partygate committee inquiry Rishi Sunak faced Sir Keir Starmer at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, 22 March, before Boris Johnson answered questions on the Partygate scandal by the Commons Privileges Committee. The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023
Johnson warned he risks looking like ‘pound shop Farage’ with Brexit opposition The former prime minister has said he plans to vote against the Stormont brake element of Rishi Sunak’s Windsor Framework. The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023
Muted opposition: UK's Sunak wins Northern Ireland trade vote in parliament British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak won the backing of parliament on Wednesday for a key element of a reworked post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland despite opposition from the province's biggest unionist party and some of his lawmakers. Reuters · Mar 22, 2023
Northern Ireland voters back Windsor framework – poll Just 16.9% of unionist and nationalist voters oppose post-Brexit deal, survey finds The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2023
Johnson and Truss to vote against Sunak’s Brexit deal The two former prime ministers will form part of an expected backbench rebellion against the agreement negotiated with Brussels. The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023
Boris Johnson branded 'pound shop Farage' over vow to oppose Rishi Sunak's Brexit pact In dramatic scenes, Boris Johnson could be forced to pause his bombshell evidence to the Privileges Committee over whether he lied to MPs about Partygate to go and vote against Rishi Sunak's Brexit deal Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2023
Boris Johnson faces TV grilling by MPs over 'partygate' accusations The Privileges Committee has been charged with undertaking a parliamentary investigation into whether Mr Johnson lied to MPs Manchester Evening News · Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday briefing: What to expect from Boris Johnson’s Partygate grilling in parliament today In today’s newsletter: The former prime minister faces the Commons privileges committee over allegations he intentionally misled Parliament – this is what’s at stake The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2023
What you need to know as Boris Johnson faces MP for grilling over Partygate Mr Johnson has always protested his innocence, rejecting any suggestion that he “knowingly or recklessly misled Parliament”. Wales Online · Mar 22, 2023
Rishi Sunak prepares to face fresh Tory revolt over new Brexit deal with Brussels MPs will vote on a key element of the Windsor Framework agreement on revised trading arrangements for Northern Ireland The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023
March dates for DWP payments, benefits, pensions and cost of living top ups More state support will be paid out as millions continue to struggle The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023
Sunak may face Tory revolt over new Brexit deal with Brussels ERG described Stormont brake as 'practically useless' but has yet to reveal how members will vote in key Commons debate Wales Online · Mar 22, 2023
Sunak faces possible Tory revolt over his new Brexit deal with Brussels MPs will vote on a key element of the Windsor Framework agreement on revised trading arrangements for Northern Ireland. The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023 Boris Johnson: Here’s what you need to know ahead of the Privileges Committee The former Prime Minister will defend himself against claims that he lied to Parliament over the partygate scandal.
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023 Timeline of lockdown gatherings and what Boris Johnson told MPs Further allegations about Boris Johnson’s time in office continue to emerge
Reuters · Mar 22, 2023 Boris Johnson says 'I did not lie' over lockdown parties A combative Boris Johnson fought for his political career on Wednesday, as the former British prime minister said "hand on heart" he did not lie to parliament over COVID-19 lockdown parties at a hearing with lawmakers.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023 Boris Johnson faces fight for political future at Partygate hearing Former PM to argue he did not intend to mislead MPs, at hearing that could lead to suspension from parliament
ABC News · Mar 21, 2023 The UK copying Australia's refugee policy is a bad idea, refugee advocates say The United Kingdom's latest migration crackdown, its toughest yet, is almost a replica of Australia's asylum seeker policy. Refugee advocates warn the Australian system should be a cautionary tale, not a blueprint.
The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s pensions shake-up receives support from MPs MPs voted 330 to 233, majority 97, in favour of the Budget resolution on the lifetime allowance charge and annual allowance.
Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2023 NATO chief says 'dangerous world' demands 'more ambitious' defence spending Alliance Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg outlined plans to demand more money from the coalition's 30 members - even though the vast majority of countries do not even meet the current 2% benchmark
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023 ‘A spirit of goodwill’: Michel Barnier praises Northern Ireland Brexit plan Rishi Sunak’s attitude ‘much more responsible’ than that of Boris Johnson, says former EU negotiator
The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023 Rishi Sunak says he’s ‘proud’ of economic record after being told of carer who can’t afford light bulb The prime minister was challenged over the impact of the cost of living crisis
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023 Hunt’s pensions tax break expected to help ‘nearly as many bankers as doctors’ Head of Resolution Foundation says other measures to retain NHS staff could have offered better value for money
Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2023 Boris Johnson's 8 cowardly Partygate excuses - from 'cramped No10' to 'it was my birthday' In a 52-page dossier, Boris Johnson tried to shift Partygate blame onto his aides, accused the media of 'weaponising' pictures of him drinking and joking with colleagues, and moaned that no one sang him Happy Birthday at a surprise do