Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for fighter jets on Europe trip Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says ‘nothing is off the table’ after Ukrainian leader calls for allies to send fighter jets. Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2023
Ukrainian President Zelensky makes first visit to UK today since Russian invasion Rishi Sunak is expected to extend an offer of military training support for Ukrainian troops Manchester Evening News · Feb 8, 2023
Ukraine's President Zelensky to visit UK for first time since Russian invasion today President Zelensky will address Parliament Wales Online · Feb 8, 2023
Rishi Sunak’s Whitehall shake-up could cost over £100m, says think tank New Tory chairman defends cost and ‘fantastic’ appointment of Lee Anderson The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023
Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls for 'wings for freedom' fighter jets on trip to Europe President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged Britain and others on Wednesday to give Ukraine "wings for freedom" by sending combat aircraft to help turn the tide against Russia's offensive, hoping to overcome Western reluctance to take that step. Reuters · Feb 8, 2023
Zelensky visits UK as Sunak promises extra military aid Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet Rishi Sunak and address Parliament. The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023
Tory Dominic Raab accused of 'belittling' officials in yet more bullying claims A former Whitehall official alleges Dominic Raab's behaviour was 'nasty and difficult', and the top Tory used 'demeaning tactics to make himself the most powerful person in the room', according to a BBC Newsnight interview Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2023
Ukrainian President Zelensky makes first visit to UK since Russian invasion Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky will meet Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and deliver an address to the UK Parliament, a rare occurrence for a foreign leader Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2023
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky jets in for historic London summit Volodymyr Zelensky made a historic visit to London on Wednesday as Britain announced it will train Ukrainian pilots to fly Nato-standard fighter jets. Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2023
New UK Conservative Party chairman predicts difficult local elections The new chairman of Britain's Conservative Party on Wednesday predicted a difficult set of local elections for the governing party in May but said it was building its campaign for a subsequent national election. Reuters · Feb 8, 2023
Tory email hints at date for next general election after Rishi Sunak's surprise reshuffle An email aimed at introducing new Conservative Party chairman Greg Hands - who will take charge of the Tory election campaign - appears to have revealed when we'll be going to the polls Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2023
Tories put on 18-month General Election alert by new party chairman Greg Hands New Tory chairman Greg Hands on Wednesday put his party on an 18-month General Election alert. Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2023
Maths that will help you as an adult: from baking a cake to asking for a pay rise The prime minister, Rishi Sunak, has proposed that school pupils should continue learning maths until 18 in order to obtain the numeracy skills needed in careers and everyday adult life. This proposal may be useful to current teenagers – but what about those of us who have already started grappling… The Conversation · Feb 8, 2023
After Brexit, Britain’s competitors are running rings around us. Sunak’s not even at the races This reshuffle will make little difference: we’re going nowhere as the PM leads us further down an economic dead end, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2023 NHS waiting lists in England unlikely to fall in 2023, research suggests Waiting lists will flatline rather than fall despite being one of Rishi Sunak’s priorities for the year, says IFS
Belfast Live · Feb 8, 2023 Rishi Sunak asked to help in urgent implementation of Daithi’s Law "Daithi still remains stable, but we are on our way to Newcastle today for Daithi to undergo a cardiac procedure to give us more answers"
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023 PM pressed for urgent implementation of Daithi’s Law on organ donation The opt-out donation system was passed by Stormont last year, but the secondary legislation required to implement it.
Daily Mirror · Feb 7, 2023 'Rishi Sunak siding with oil and gas giants tells us all we need to know about Tories' The case for a proper windfall tax on the corporate cash machine is overwhelming with BP's profits more than doubling, it tells us all we need to know about the Tories
Manchester Evening News · Feb 7, 2023 Happy Valley's James Norton slams Rishi Sunak as he urges "don't follow his advice" The Tommy Lee Royce actor has spoken out following the finale of the hit BBC crime drama
The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023 Dominic Raab ‘behaved like a monster’, says ex-colleague in latest bullying claim Ex-civil servant alleges Mr Raab used ‘demeaning tactics to make himself the most powerful person in the room’
The National (Scotland) · Feb 7, 2023 Rishi Sunak's reshuffle could cost taxpayer as much as £100 million, experts say THE decision of Rishi Sunak to appoint an MP notorious for his controversial comments on food banks to a key Tory party role is “mind-boggling”,…
Daily Mirror · Feb 7, 2023 Levelling up funding 'snatched away at last minute' was 'a complete waste', MP blasts Anne McLaughlin said £500,000 of community officers and counsellors’ time in her constituency alone went into 'preparing these bids to give our communities the best possible chance of securing funding'
The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2023 The Guardian view on Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle: putting the Treasury in charge Editorial: The shake-up seems to confirm the Tories are pursuing an ideologically driven austerity agenda that they hope can be sold as economically necessary
The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023 Strike by 100,000 civil servants planned for Budget day over pay and pensions The Public and Commercial Services Union says it will escalate action to coincide with Jeremy Hunt’s Budget announcement on 15 March
Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2023 Civil servants strike: 100,000 staff to walk out on Spring Budget day More than 100,000 civil servants are set to walk out on the same day as the Budget across scores of Government departments, a union has announced.