The Latest Breaking News from ​​Rishi Sunak

Edinburgh Airport confirmed as part of Forth freeport with 50,000 jobs predicted

Hoped to stimulate economic growth, the scheme is expected to have a huge impact on the area, with an estimated 50,000 jobs to be created, as well as £6 billion of investment.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 13, 2023

Rishi Sunak says he is ‘concerned’ about impact of Scotland’s gender laws

The Prime Minister refused to confirm whether or not Westminster would block the legislation that simplifies the process of transitioning

Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2023

The way through Brexit hell is quiet negotiation, not loud hopes of rejoining

Last night our Labour Mayor, Sadiq Khan, passionately urged a more “pragmatic debate” on Europe including rejoining the single market, because he said, politicians “can’t keep quiet about the immense damage Brexit is doing”. Although his position can be interpreted as a swipe at the Labour Party’s national policy of…

Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2023

Money for NHS pay rises will have to come from existing health budget, says No 10

Downing Street warns ministers there will be no extra funding as they look for way to solve industrial dispute

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023

Rishi Sunak 'concerned' about Scots Gender Recognition Reform Bill

MSPs voted to pass the controversial Bill in December.

Daily Record · Jan 13, 2023

Rishi Sunak ‘concerned’ about impact of Scotland’s new gender identification laws

The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill was passed by MSPs in December

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023

Sunak vows to work ‘constructively’ with Sturgeon and ‘deliver for Scots’

Following talks in Inverness, the two leaders acknowledged differences remain over gender recognition laws and Scottish independence.

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023

'No indication' of new money from UK to avert NHS strike action, says FM

THERE is “no indication” that the UK Government will provide additional funding to Scotland in order to avert NHS strikes, according to the…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2023

Sunak must stand up to ‘Brexit purity cult’ in Tory party, says Starmer

Labour leader to urge PM to take on Eurosceptics in attempt to resolve Northern Ireland protocol issues

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023

Social media bosses could face jail if they breach child safety laws

Labour’s backing of a Tory amendment to the Online Safety Bill means they potentially have the numbers to defeat Rishi Sunak’s government

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023