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Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Theresa May (and soon Nicola Sturgeon): the strange backbench lives of former national leaders

Former prime ministers are currently making a habit of intervening in government policy. Boris Johnson deployed sources to urge current prime minister Rishi Sunak not to abandon his Brexit policies and to send fighter jets to Ukraine. Liz Truss also used her first speech on the backbenches since leaving Downing…

The Conversation · Mar 2, 2023

Rishi Sunak is shaping up to be a prime minister Keir Starmer should be wary of

Sunak’s handling of the NI protocol suggests a leader – and a Tory party – with more left in the tank than some think, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2023

Alister Jack should resign for 'misleading' MPs on Deposit Return Scheme, claim SNP and Greens

The Scottish Secretary's claims that the Holyrood government has failed to ask for a special exemption required under UK law have been contested.

Daily Record · Mar 2, 2023

All of the benefits, pensions and cost of living payments going out in March

More state support will be paid out as millions continue to struggle

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Prime Minister's message to Queen’s Medical Centre staff over redevelopment project

He was asked about the project by a Nottinghamshire MP

Nottingham Post · Mar 1, 2023

Stephen Flynn asks Rishi Sunak if it hurts that 'Labour believes in Brexit more than he does'

The SNP's Westminster leader pounced on comments from the PM that Northern Ireland was 'in an unbelievably special position' as it had access to both the EU and UK markets.

Daily Record · Mar 1, 2023

Labour demands Covid inquiry report ‘by end of year’ after leak of Hancock WhatsApps

Sunak urges people not to focus on ‘piecemeal bits of information’ and to let the inquiry ‘get on with the job’

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2023

Minister rejects claim Matt Hancock ignored advice on Covid testing

Helen Whately defends ex-colleague while answering urgent question in Commons after leak of messages

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2023

Rishi Sunak refuses to boot Nadine Dorries out of Tories as she goes AWOL from Commons

The PM criticised Nadine Dorries for failing to represent her constituents, but he has failed to discipline the ex-minister who has not spoken in the Commons since last July

Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2023

PM faces calls to explain why Scotland cannot receive same ‘special’ EU access

SNP MP Joanna Cherry noted that Rishi Sunak had ‘boasted’ the latest Brexit deal puts Northern Ireland in an ‘unbelievably special position’.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023