Sunak promises ‘reinvigorated’ relationship with Europe The PM was also adamant that his leadership would not lead to any kind of alignment with EU law. The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022
Unifying his fractious party may be Rishi Sunak’s biggest challenge of all The prime minister is toughening his stance on a range of issues but that won’t be enough for some unruly Tory MPs The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022
Rishi Sunak signals end of ‘golden era’ of relations between Britain and China PM’s first major foreign policy speech warns of the creeping authoritarianism of Xi Jinping’s regime The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022
Rishi Sunak says 'golden era' of UK-China relations 'over' and hits out at 'crackdown' The Prime Minister's first major foreign policy speech was described as 'thin as gruel' by Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy who said the Tories were 'flip-flopping' on rhetoric towards China Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022
Rishi Sunak warns against ‘cold war’ with China despite growing ‘authoritarianism’ Prime minister accused of being ‘weak’ as he unveils policy of ‘robust pragmatism’ The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022
Sunak searches for Tory compromise over onshore windfarms U-turn PM is stuck between two wings of party and at risk of Commons defeat on pro-renewables amendment The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022
Sunak has created a cabinet in his own image – one of weakness and invisibility With the PM caving in on new homes, and Suella Braverman bunking off again, ministers showing leadership are hard to find The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022
The Guardian view on the Tory energy rebellion: get rid of the onshore wind ban Editorial: Rishi Sunak is less concerned about having a proper climate policy than being outflanked by Nigel Farage’s referendum on net zero The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022
Watch: Rishi Sunak turns on Downing Street Christmas tree lights In an annual festive tradition, the Prime Minister has turned on the lights of the Downing Street Christmas tree. Rishi Sunak said the Christmas story was “one of hospitality and compassion”, adding that he and his wife, Akshata Murty, were “really pleased to welcome” Ukrainians who had found shelter in… Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2022
Government bank only called in fraud squad after 80% of Covid loans had been handed out Rishi Sunak is accused of failing to do enough to stop taxpayer cash being wasted after it emerged £1.1billion was lost to fraud and error from the bounce back loans scheme for small businesses Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022
Matt Hancock refuses to comment on work return as he laps up I'm A Celeb parties Former Health secretary Matt Hancock couldn't keep his hands off girlfriend Gina Coladangelo but he was staying tight lipped about when he was finally planning to get back to his day job Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022
Dowden paid £8,398 fee by firm of Kwarteng mini-budget party host Payment for ‘policy advice’ came from company of hedge fund manager who organised September champagne reception The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022
Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska hugs Rishi Sunak’s wife Akshata Murty as pair meet in Downing Street Olena Zelenska is in London to participate in an international conference on preventing sexual violence during conflicts Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2022
Ukraine’s First Lady visits Downing Street during London trip Olena Zelenska is in London to participate in an international conference on preventing sexual violence during conflicts. The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022 Candidates snub Sunak’s ethics adviser role left vacant for five months Concern that PM wants to keep same remit as for Christopher Geidt, with no enhanced powers
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022 Rishi Sunak hints at U-turn over onshore wind farm ban Tory rebels seeking to relax rules on ‘local consent’ for new turbines
The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2022 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 278 of the invasion Zelenskiy says Russia planning new missile attacks; Pentagon considering supplying Kyiv with weapon that would allow Ukraine to strike far behind Russian lines
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022 Rishi Sunak denounces Chinese arrest of BBC journalist as ‘shocking and unacceptable’ Incident came ahead of speech in which PM will set out ‘robust pragmatism’ policy towards Beijing
Wales Online · Nov 28, 2022 Prime Minister could U-turn over future of on-shore wind ban, minister suggests Business Secretary Grant Shapps denied that a growing Tory rebellion over the issue constituted a 'row'
Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022 Dominic Raab 'blew £23k on taxpayer-funded private jet for hour-long flight' The Deputy Prime Minister was accused of 'ferrying himself around the world in first class at the taxpayers’ expense' after chartering a private plane back from the Hague earlier this year
The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022 Dear PM, if Scots want closer links with Europe, why not? Let’s have a Scottish protocol Rishi Sunak has gloated at the supreme court’s rebuff to Nicola Sturgeon. He’d be better off fashioning a proper devolution deal, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2022 Tory quitters are a stark verdict on the last 12 years — and Rishi Sunak Imagine an occupation with no job description. There is no support system and no human resources department. The pay isn’t up to much for someone who has to live both in London and in another part of the nation, even though it is almost impossible to suggest that you should…
Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2022 Tom Daley hits out at Qatar over homophobia, saying ‘visibility is freedom’ Olympian Tom Daley hit out at the Qatar World Cup at the Gay Times Honours ceremony on Friday night. “Visibility equals freedom,” he said at the Greenwich event.
Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022 All the Tory MPs stepping down as party fears election wipeout under Rishi Sunak Miserable Tory MPs are already turning their eyes to the possibility of a Labour victory - and even a 29-year-old is stepping down rather than face the music in 2024
The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022 Tory MPs’ plan for immediate return of Albanian asylum seekers ‘unworkable’ Refugee groups says proposal would breach UN convention and put vulnerable people at risk