By Nick Gutteridge, Political Correspondent Rishi Sunak declines to pledge continuation of pensions triple lock beyond next election as senior Tories urge cost-saving measures. While the Prime Minister affirms his commitment to the mechanism, he stops short of guaranteeing its future beyond next year. Divisions have emerged among top Conservative Party members regarding the policy …
Rishi Sunak, the former chancellor, had contemplated resigning after being fined for violating lockdown rules. However, executives at Rupert Murdoch’s organization intervened and convinced him to remain in his position. On April 12 of the previous year, Mr. Sunak was fined for attending a birthday gathering for then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who was also fined …
Train drivers are preparing to strike during the Conservative Party’s annual conference, a move described as “cynical” and “politically motivated” by Mark Harper. This morning, the Aslef union announced that train drivers will take industrial action on September 30 and October 4 in an ongoing dispute over pay and working conditions. These strikes will impact …
Rwanda flights have been grounded as the Supreme Court ruling on their legality is awaited. Additionally, the EU has not yet agreed to any post-Brexit returns agreement with the UK. In an effort to gauge France’s stance, Sir Keir will meet Mr. Macron at the Elysée Palace next week. It is believed that Sir Keir …
Suella Braverman accuses Sir Keir Starmer of turning the UK into a “dumping ground” for EU migrants while criticizing his plan to solve the migrant Channel crossings crisis. Today, Sir Keir revealed his strategy to address the issue, which includes considering an EU-wide returns agreement. Under this proposal, the UK would accept a portion of …
In a bold departure from conventional wisdom, Mr. Ellwood showcases significant infrastructure improvements in Afghanistan since the Taliban took over in a video dated July. He opens with the surprising statement, “All that’s happened here since 9/11 – this is a very different country indeed. It feels different now that the Taliban have returned to …
In a recent interview with the Financial Times, former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair advised the Labour party to maintain a centrist stance and avoid excessive “taxing and spending” as a solution to economic turmoil. Blair also commended Sir Keir Starmer for successfully revitalizing the party, but cautioned that Starmer would face a more challenging …
Downing Street emphasized the importance of maintaining communication with China, while Chancellor Rishi Sunak argued that honest dialogue with Beijing serves the national interests of the UK. This comes amidst the news that a British citizen in his late 20s, who collaborated with influential Conservative MPs and had access to highly sensitive or classified information, …
Kemi Badenoch, the Business and Trade Secretary, emphasized that the UK should not label China as a “foe” despite the recent arrest of a parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for China. During an interview on Sky News, she was asked whether China should be seen as a friend or enemy of Britain. In response, …
Pro-cycling MPs have proposed stiffer penalties for drivers of heavy cars, such as SUVs, involved in serious accidents. In a report to be published on Monday, the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling & Walking (APPGCW) argues that driving large vehicles should be considered an “aggravating factor” during sentencing for motoring offenses. The report suggests that …