NHS strikes escalate with same-day action by nurses and ambulance staff First joint strike action on 6 February set to seriously affect hospitals and services in England and Wales The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2023
Sunak orders Met chief Rowley to rid force of all ‘despicable’ officers like David Carrick The Prime Minister said rogue police officers should have “no place to hide” Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2023
The Guardian view on levelling up: a badge of Tory confusion Editorial: Rishi Sunak lacks both the imagination to turn Boris Johnson’s slogan into a real policy, and the courage to abandon it The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2023
Russia forces push forward despite ‘colossal losses’ A retreat, a missile blitz and a helicopter crash were the low points of a horrible 47th week of the war for Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Jan 18, 2023
Rishi Sunak dismisses idea not to share cakes at work for sake of colleagues' health The food expert suggested creating a 'supportive environment' at work - No 10 gave out mini-cupcakes to reporters in Parliament to show Mr Sunak’s commitment to indulging in sweet treats at work Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2023
Sunak and Rowley pledge action to tackle abuse of power following Carrick case Rishi Sunak said there should be ‘no place to hide’ for offenders within the police service. The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023
Critics slam UK bid for post-Brexit bonfire of EU laws British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is pushing ahead with a contentious plan to remove all remaining European Union laws from Britain’s statute book by the end of the year The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023
Labour calls for inquiry over Nadhim Zahawi tax affairs Opposition says Tory chair must explain why he paid millions of pounds in backdated tax to HMRC The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2023
The incredible shrinking man: Rishi Sunak’s gut reaction is always wrong The prime minister has chosen to pick a fight with the nurses – a battle he’s never going to win The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2023
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak dodges MP's Manchester HS2 question in the Commons The PM was asked whether he believes 'investment should be taken from poorer areas in the north and given to the more affluent parts of Kent' Manchester Evening News · Jan 18, 2023
Rishi Sunak denies blocking gender reforms as part of Holyrood power grab The SNP leader at Westminster asked Sunak if Scotland was "now on a slippery slope from devolution to direct rule". Daily Record · Jan 18, 2023
UN agency rejects Tory ministers' claims it backs 'draconian' anti-strike laws The PM Rishi Sunak and the Business Secretary Grant Shapps have both highlighted the International Labour Organisation when defending proposals to impose 'minimum service levels' during industrial action Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2023
Blocking gender Bill is ‘dangerous moment for devolution’, warns Flynn The SNP Westminster leader raised the issue during Prime Minister’s Questions. The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023
Sunak dismisses food tsar’s warning against bringing cake to the office The Prime Minister believes in ‘personal choice’ and is ‘very partial to a piece of cake’, No 10 said The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023
Manchester Evening News · Jan 18, 2023 All police forces told to vet officers to 'find anyone who has slipped through the net' It comes as Rishi Sunak pledges reforms following Met officer David Carrick's 'truly sickening' crimes
The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2023 UK police forces told to hunt rogue officers who ‘slipped through net’ David Carrick rape case prompts call for all officers to be checked against national police databases
The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2023 Sunak on ‘shaky ground’ over concessions to rebels, say senior Tories Former ministers say PM risks counter-rebellion over planning, environment and online safety amendments
The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023 Starmer urges Sunak to apologise for ‘lethal chaos’ in NHS during PMQs clash The Labour leader called on the Prime Minister to admit the NHS in England is ‘in crisis’.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2023 Keir Starmer asks Sunak to apologise for ‘lethal chaos’ in ambulance service Labour leader uses PMQs to focus on waiting times and real-life example of woman who died in Plymouth
The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023 Rishi Sunak defends Tory chairman Nadhim Zahawi over tax dispute claims The Prime Minister said the former chancellor had ‘addressed this matter in full’.
Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2023 Rishi Sunak calls on Sadiq Khan to scrap planned Ulez expansion after fury from Tory MPs Rishi Sunak has urged the Mayor of London to “properly reconsider” plans to expand the ultra low emission zone (Ulez) across the capital later this year.
The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023 Sunak pledges police reforms after Carrick’s ‘truly sickening’ crimes Serving Met officer David Carrick admitted 49 charges including 24 counts of rape against 12 women over an 18-year period.
Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2023 Rishi Sunak confronted over 'lethal chaos' in NHS after death of woman, 26, in 999 delay Labour leader Keir Starmer told MPs about the tragic case of a woman called Stephanie, from Plymouth, whose mum called 999 - but the ambulance failed to arrive in time
Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2023 All police forces told to check for rogue officers who may have ‘slipped through the net’ after David Carrick outrage David Carrick carried out a horrific campaign of abuse against women throughout his policing career
The National (Scotland) · Jan 18, 2023 Scotland's democracy is 'collateral' in Tory 'culture war' over trans law block SCOTLAND’S democracy is “collateral damage” in a Tory “culture war”, the leader of the SNP in Westminster has said.