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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

Why I will never forgive Matt Hancock

Brief letters: Hancock’s trespasses | Let down by Keir Starmer | Perfect pee | Celebrating kingfishers

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022

'Wave of strike action is death knell for Tories running out of excuses'

Kevin Maguire argues "everybody is suffering" and so nurses, rail workers and the rest of those who are taking strike action will receive admiration

Daily Mirror · Nov 27, 2022

Drugs campaigner brands Keir Starmer a 'hypocrite' over 'demeaning' joke

KEIR Starmer has been labelled a “hypocrite” for his support for the “war on drugs” after he made a joke about personal drug use.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2022

Rishi Sunak brands nurses' 19% pay plea 'unaffordable' as Keir Starmer declines to back it

Neither Rishi Sunak nor Keir Starmer today said they would accept nurses' current pleas for a pay rise - but Labour's leader said unlike the Tories, he would at least get round the table

Daily Mirror · Nov 25, 2022

Criminal justice system going ‘backwards’ on domestic abuse, says Labour leader

Sir Keir Starmer spoke after speaking to victim’s of domestic violence at a refuge in Birmingham.

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022

‘I’m a Tory, get me out of here’: MPs ponder life after parliament

With a deadline to declare their intentions nearing and facing likely election defeat, as many as 50 may opt not to stand

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2022

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak much more liked than UK governing party: Poll

LONDON: One month on since Rishi Sunak took charge as Britain's first Indian-origin Prime Minister, indications on Friday are that his popularity with the UK electorate remains on stronger ground than that of the governing Conservative Party.

The Times of India · Nov 25, 2022

Labour sounds like the Tories on immigration – but its policy goes back to its trade union roots

Keir Starmer has given a glimpse of what immigration policy could look like under a Labour government. Speaking to the Confederation for British Industry, the party leader’s key message was about reducing the UK’s dependency on migrant labour.

The Conversation · Nov 25, 2022

Starmer wants to cut taxes for working people ‘clobbered’ by Tories

The Labour leader also argued his MPs should not be on picket lines as the country braces for sweeping public sector strikes over the festive period.

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022