The Latest Breaking News from ​​Rishi Sunak

Support for Sunak slides amid pessimism about direction of UK, poll finds

Rishi Sunak has recorded his worst personal polling figures yet, while 55% of people think Brexit has had a negative impact on the UK.

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

UK holds one minute’s silence for Ukraine on anniversary of invasion

A one minute silence is being held across the UK at 11am to mark one year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2023

Overnight talks prompt speculation that NI protocol deal is near

MPs demand promise of parliamentary ballot after prime minister holds call with European Commission president

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2023

Rishi Sunak suggests parliament will get a vote on Brexit deal

Keir Starmer accuses PM of ‘pulling the wool over the eyes’ of Tory Brexiteers

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

Rishi Sunak promises to be ‘resolute’ in negotiations over Brexit protocol

The Prime Minister said Parliament would get the chance to express its view on any new deal.

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

Keir Starmer blasts Rishi Sunak for being afraid to confront Tory 'wreckers' over Brexit

Speaking at Prime Minister's Questions, the Labour leader warned Mr Sunak that at some point the 'irreconcilables' on the Tory backbenches will 'come after him'

Daily Mirror · Feb 22, 2023

Boris Johnson will ‘100%’ criticise Brexit deal if UK brought closer to EU, say allies

Former Tory PM said to have described Rishi Sunak’s strategy as ‘wholly irrational’

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

Rishi Sunak faces Prime Minister’s Questions as Tories divided over Brexit deal

Rishi Sunak faced Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, 22 February, as the Tory party remained divided over his Northern Ireland Brexit deal.

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

Northern Ireland protocol: why Tory backbenchers are rebelling over Rishi Sunak's revised Brexit deal

Long-running talks between the UK government and the EU over Northern Ireland may be coming to an end. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recently travelled to Belfast in hope of reaching a deal to ensure smoother trade between Northern Ireland and its British and European neighbours.

The Conversation · Feb 22, 2023

Sunak suggests MPs will vote on proposed NI protocol deal and accuses Starmer of wanting to ‘surrender’ to EU – as it happened

PM says Commons will be given a chance to ‘express its view’ on any final deal

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2023