Rishi Sunak promises tax cut ‘gear shift’ ahead of next year’s general election December 14, 2023 Rishi Sunak has promised a “gear shift” in his approach to taxes ahead of next year’s general election.
Change in state pension age not to be decided until after next general election May 11, 2023 A decision on changing the state pension age won’t come until after the next general election, a top cabinet minister has admitted. Work and pension secretary Mel Stride said the starting age is not likely to go up to 68 until the 2040s and that there is “no reason why you need to take the [...]
Sadiq Khan rules out running as an MP if general election is called July 7, 2022 Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has branded Boris Johnson’s refusal to quit ” one of the most shameful sagas in the history of British politics”. The Labour politician, who took on the job from Johnson in 2016, said the PM “has presided over a government defined by lies, sleaze, an utter lack of integrity, unlawful [...]
Exclusive: Ex Tory chair Baroness Warsi says PM Liz Truss should call a General Election October 12, 2022 A former chair of the Conservative Party has said Prime Minister Liz Truss should call a General Election. Speaking exclusively to City A.M., Baroness Sayeeda Warsi said prime minister Liz Truss either “had to just carry on with the 2019 manifesto – or go to the electorate” upon entering Number 10. “Because neither of those [...]
State pension triple lock will reportedly be in Conservative manifesto March 21, 2024 The state pension triple lock will be in the Conservative manifesto for a general election, according to multiple reports.
High-flying lawyers and comms whizzkids: Meet the City types running for Parliament February 6, 2024 Meet the City workers packing it in for a run at election in this year's general election - and they're not all Tories
MP for City of London Nickie Aiken to quit as civil servant husband scoops top UAE job February 7, 2024 Conservative MP Nickie Aiken has announced she will stand down at the next general election.
Tories weighing stamp duty change in Autumn statement April 20, 2024 The Chancellor is reported to be considering cutting stamp duty in a final autumn statement before the next general election.
Budget: Rishi Sunak refuses to commit to tax cuts before next general election October 28, 2021 Chancellor Rishi Sunak this morning refused to commit to cutting taxes before the next general election. Asked on Sky News whether he would slash taxes before the next Westminster polling day, which is expected to be held by 2024, Mr Sunak said: “We started cutting taxes yesterday, our priority being those on the lowest incomes. [...]
Labour would win 154-seat majority if election held tomorrow, pollsters find April 3, 2024 Rishi Sunak is on course to suffer a general election defeat similar to the Conservatives’ 1997 blowout, pollsters have found.