One in three Conservative voters view Tories as ‘party of sleaze’ Exclusive: Almost half of all voters also link Conservatives with scandal, poll finds The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2023
Rishi Sunak ‘prepared to withdraw from European Convention on Human Rights’ PM said to be keen to ‘push boundaries of what is legally possible’ in removing migrants The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2023
'We will oppose any attempt to take Scotland out of ECHR', SNP say SNP MPs will oppose any attempts by the UK Government to remove the country from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), the party’s… The National (Scotland) · Feb 5, 2023
Liz Truss comeback defence is damaging ‘nonsense’, says top David Cameron aide Exclusive: Truss is second former PM ‘trying to grab the wheel from Rishi Sunak’, says Sir Craig Oliver The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2023
Boris Johnson's 40 hospitals promise falls flat as only quarter have planning permission The pledge was a key plank of Boris Johnson's 2019 general election manifesto - and Rishi Sunak will be banking on progress ahead of an election Daily Mirror · Feb 5, 2023
A hole in Tory finances shows the party’s fortunes getting worse LONDON — Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s U.K. Conservatives face a grim funding outlook with a 25 million pound ($30 million) shortfall less than two years before the next election. Tribune News Service · Feb 5, 2023
Government lying about NHS strike negotiations, Unite union leader claims Sharon Graham accuses Grant Shapps over ambulance cover remarks and says PM and Steven Barclay not engaging in pay talks The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2023
It wasn’t me: Ex-UK PM Truss blames 'system' for her failure Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss says her failure wasn’t her fault The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2023
Grant Shapps says lives will be at risk tomorrow in biggest day of NHS strike Nurses and ambulance crews will walk out on Monday in an ongoing dispute over pay Wales Online · Feb 5, 2023
Shapps expresses concern for lives as NHS prepares for ‘biggest’ strike day Thousands of nurses and ambulance staff in England are due to strike. The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2023
Staff signed off work for 'extended periods' under Dominic Raab, complaint says DOMINIC Raab is facing a single official complaint representing the concerns of 27 Ministry of Justice officials about his behaviour as pressure… The National (Scotland) · Feb 5, 2023
No-one ‘at any level’ in Government in talks on NHS pay, Unite says General secretary Sharon Graham accused ministers of an ‘abdication of responsibility’. The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2023
Truss was right to argue for tax cuts, says ex-Tory chairman The former prime minister has defended her policies as Rishi Sunak faces demands from some Conservative MPs to reduce the tax burden. The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2023
Boring can be good. How modest Clement Attlee’s unflashy ideas changed Britain Attlee was a gifted manager, who showed it possible for modest politicians to be successful if they have decent ideas The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2023
Daily Mirror · Feb 5, 2023 Union boss accuses Tory Grant Shapps of 'lying' about NHS ambulance strike Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham said the idea that Ambulance workers didn't provide minimum cover while on strike is an "absolute, utter lie"
The National (Scotland) · Feb 5, 2023 Rishi Sunak prepared to take UK out of European Convention on Human Rights RISHI Sunak is prepared to consider taking the UK out of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) amid an anticipated spike in migrant…
The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2023 Liz Truss ‘clearly’ wrong, says Tory minister after she lashes out at ‘left-wing establishment’ Grant Shapps rejects former Tory PM’s arguments, as Labour attacks Truss’s lack of ‘humility’
Liverpool Echo · Feb 5, 2023 Liverpool needed 'some external intervention' but frustration over government stay lingers says Labour's communities chief Lisa Nandy on Liverpool, Levelling Up and the Labour Party in 2023
The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2023 Dominic Raab has to go, says minister, as 27 staff revealed to be part of single bullying claim More civil servants involved in official complaint than previously thought
The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2023 In the global race to dominate green technology, Britain is still tying its shoelaces As the US, China and now the EU compete for the fruits of the green economy, the UK is hamstrung by Tory dogma, dither and delay
The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2023 Dear Carol Vorderman: I salute your courage, but the wolves are gathering I know what it’s like to speak truth to power. The trolls will come after you, like they did for me. But stand firm! You’ve given us all hope
Chronicle Live · Feb 5, 2023 Listed buildings in historic Old Sunderland heritage area to be transformed into flats Plans to transform buildings on High Street East into three flats have been given the go-ahead
Liverpool Echo · Feb 5, 2023 Neighbouring towns where hopes and dreams are miles apart The people of Ormskirk and Skelmersdale may well have different priorities but they all want an MP who will listen to them
The Guardian - AU · Feb 5, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukraine ‘expects possible major Russian offensive this month’ – as it happened Oleksii Reznikov insists Kyiv has the ability to hold back Russian forces if new push comes for anniversary of start of invasion
The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2023 Dominic Raab: more civil servants in bullying complaint than previously thought Some officials were signed off for ‘extended periods’ while others stayed at work to protect colleagues, says complaint made by 27 staff at Ministry of Justice