Mr Hunt’s Cabinet colleague, Penny Mordaunt, added to the pressure on the Prime Minister, stating that she is unapologetic about the need for the UK to reduce taxes. Speaking at the Centre for Policy Studies, Mr Hunt introduced a new “public sector productivity review,” which is expected to provide results by the autumn. The Chancellor …
Lord Hague expressed his disapproval of the public feud between Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson regarding the former prime minister’s resignation honors list. The former leader of the Conservative Party described it as an “unseemly business” and not a pleasant sight to witness two prime ministers engaging in such a public dispute. Sunak claimed that …
Sir Keir Starmer has challenged Rishi Sunak to immediately call for a general election, citing the Prime Minister’s loss of control amidst Tory conflicts surrounding Boris Johnson’s resignation honours list. During Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons, the leader of the Labour Party emphasized that the public is suffering the consequences of having …
The Metropolitan Police’s investigation into lockdown rule-breaking in Downing Street has concluded with only one fixed penalty notice being issued to Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Despite 126 fines being awarded for events on eight different dates, critics are disappointed that the Prime Minister did not receive multiple fines. The investigation involved a team of 12 …
Boris Johnson has issued a comprehensive statement critiquing the Privileges Committee’s report on partygate. In his nearly 1,700-word statement, Johnson describes the findings as “deranged” and “beneath contempt”. The committee’s report, which followed a 14-month investigation, was released on Thursday. The Prime Minister expresses his skepticism towards the Privileges Committee’s intentions, citing warnings he received …
Below are the significant findings from the investigation into partygate. Ninety-day Suspension The privileges committee determined that if Boris Johnson had not resigned as an MP, he would have faced a 90-day suspension. This unprecedented penalty would have triggered a recall petition, leading to a by-election in his Uxbridge and South Ruislip seat. The committee …
Rishi Sunak has revealed that he refused to comply with Boris Johnson’s request to overrule the House of Lords Appointments Commission (HOLAC) in his resignation honours list. Speaking at London Tech Week, the Chancellor stated that he was asked by the Prime Minister to disregard the HOLAC committee’s decisions or make promises to certain individuals. …
As the largest rail strikes in a generation loom, the British economy and its manageability is losing public faith. Predictions of zero or very low growth over the coming years and higher, more persistent inflation in comparison to other developed nations are fueling concerns. In light of the recent industrial action, the government’s unwillingness to …
A British quantum computing company, Quantum Motion, has secured a record-breaking investment of £42m, including contributions from the UK’s technology investment fund and Porsche SE, a German family-owned multinational. Founded by professors John Morton and Simon Benjamin, the start-up is pioneering a unique microchip manufacturing technology approach to developing quantum computers. Quantum computers process qubits, …
The sudden joint resignations of Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid have had a devastating impact on Boris Johnson’s government. The crisis has weakened the administration at a time when it should have been focusing on the country’s looming economic challenges. Internationally, the Ukrainian conflict could spark a wider European war. However, the …