Government defends onshore wind U-turn in face of backbench pressure It was confirmed on Tuesday that the Government was committing to consult on how local communities can consent to fresh projects. The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022
Winter is here, the Tories are out of control and Sunak is running out of options The prime minister faces a rebellious party and a country struggling to make ends meet – and he can’t satisfy both, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2022
Michelle Mone urged to quit House of Lords over PPE contracts controversy The Tory peer is to take a "leave of absence" from the Lords, but critics want her to resign Daily Record · Dec 7, 2022
Scottish Government is big on climate promises but poor on delivery A verdict by the Climate Change Committee says there is no clear delivery plan for the Scottish Government's targets. Daily Record · Dec 7, 2022
Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden agree energy partnership as US pledges to boost UK gas supply Washington set to double liquified natural gas exports to Britain The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022
U.S., Britain launch energy partnership to boost supplies The United States and Britain announced on Wednesday an energy partnership aimed at sustaining a higher level of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to Britain and collaborating on ways to increase energy efficiency. Reuters · Dec 7, 2022
Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak agree to increase gas exports from US to UK Leaders announce partnership to reduce global dependence on Russian energy The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2022
US to double gas exports to UK under plans to clamp down on sky-high prices The Prime Minister has pledged the new partnership to boost energy security, efficiency and affordability will cut costs for British consumers. The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022
Thérèse Coffey rules out help for farmers and consumers facing higher costs The environment secretary tells MPs it is ‘not the role of government to provide free food’ or to intervene in markets The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2022
Rishi Sunak bows to pressure from Tory backbenchers to allow new onshore wind Under the proposals, planning permission would be dependent on demonstrating local support Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2022
Ministers commit to publishing Michelle Mone PPE documents as she takes leave of absence from Lords Tory peer to step away from upper house to ‘clear her name’ over PPE Medpro allegations The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022
Sunak set to end ban on new onshore windfarms in face of Tory rebellion Deal reached that paves way for communities in England to authorise projects without unanimous support The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2022
Stephen Flynn elected SNP Westminster leader as Aberdeen South MP replaces Ian Blackford The Aberdeen South MP will face Rishi Sunak at Prime Minster’s Questions on Wednesday Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2022
Stephen Flynn elected SNP Westminster leader The Aberdeen South MP will face Rishi Sunak at Prime Minster’s Questions on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022
Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022 Rishi Sunak set to allow more wind farms in humiliating U-turn after Tory revolt Prime Minister Rishi Sunak backed down over onshore wind after more than 30 Tory MPs, including Boris Johnsonand Liz Truss, signed an amendment to end an effective ban
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022 Sunak abandons opposition to new onshore windfarms Communities who host new turbines could pay lower energy bills
Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022 Rishi Sunak branded 'weak' for failing to remove Tory whip from Michelle Mone over PPE row Tory peer Michelle Mone has announced she will take a leave of absence from the Lords following claims she made millions from a firm given more than £200million in lucrative Covid contracts
Chronicle Live · Dec 6, 2022 Decision on dualling A1 in Northumberland pushed back nine months as Government confirms latest delay It is the third time this year that ministers have delayed a verdict on whether to proceed with the dualling of the A1 on a 13-mile stretch between Morpeth and Ellingham
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022 Sunak accused of weakness as Mone fights to clear her name over PPE allegations The Prime Minister was criticised for not removing the whip from Tory peer Baroness Mone, who intends to take a leave of absence from the Lords.
Insider UK · Dec 6, 2022 Baroness Mone takes leave of absence as Labour steps up PPE pressure Opposition party forces UK Government to release records relating to PPE Medpro contract awards
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022 Sunak says Government must ‘go further’ in tackling crime Progress on reducing crime was discussed at Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting – but widespread industrial action was not.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2022 Donations to Tory party slump 40% over three-month period Almost £3m collected from July to September, as Labour takes more for first time in over a year with £4.7m
The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2022 Deal reached over onshore windfarms and new SNP leader in Westminster named – as it happened Labour’s motion calling on the government to release all documents and advice relating to contracts awarded to PPE Medpro has also now passed
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022 Gove defends housing targets climbdown to avert Tory revolt Michael Gove said the new system would put ‘beauty and local democracy’ at the heart of the planning system.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2022 Just Stop Oil’s message to Suella Braverman: threaten us all you like – we’re not listening Ministers have shattered the legal system and are failing to tackle the climate crisis. Now they are making protesters their scapegoats, says activist Indigo Rumbelow