Rishi Sunak now as unpopular as Boris Johnson, poll finds September 11, 2023 Rishi Sunak is now as unpopular as Boris Johnson when he left office, polling of the public has revealed. The Prime Minister has scored his lowest ever favourability rating with almost 70 per cent of Brits revealing that they don’t rate him – making his popularity levels as poor as those of his former boss [...]
Corbyn London mayor bid could hurt Sadiq Khan and let Tories in, poll claims September 8, 2023 If former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn opts to run for City Hall in London, it could take votes away from Sadiq Khan and open the door for the Conservatives, a new a poll has found. It comes after the former party leader told the Edinburgh Festival earlier this summer that he would “have a think” [...]
Labour boosts election war chest raising £7.5m from business charm offensive September 7, 2023 Labour has enjoyed a boost to its books from top business leaders as accounts revealed the party took almost £7.5m in donations during the second quarter of 2023. Sir Keir Starmer’s party accumulated £10,435,900.07 between April and June this year, according to figures released today by the Electoral Commission, which keeps track of political parties’ [...]
Chris Pincher: Former Tory whip resigns as MP triggering third by-election for Sunak September 7, 2023 Conservative MP Chris Pincher has resigned as an MP triggering a third by-election for Rishi Sunak’s government to fight. The Tory MP and former deputy chief whip announced his resignation this morning after he lost his appeal against an eight-week suspension from Parliament over groping allegations. In a statement he said: “I have said already [...]
Tory mayoral hopeful Susan Hall says work has moved to a three-day office week September 6, 2023 Tory mayoral hopeful Susan Hall says work has moved to a three-day office week, despite many City bosses urging staff back into offices full-time.
Rachel Reeves preferred to Jeremy Hunt for Chancellor by voters, poll finds September 6, 2023 Pollsters found 21 per cent of the public opted for Reeves, versus just 14 per cent for the former health secretary.
Darren Jones: Keir Starmer moves rising star to Labour’s shadow treasury team September 4, 2023 Labour MP Darren Jones has been appointed shadow chief secretary to the treasury, in Sir Keir Starmer’s reshuffle of his top team. Jones made headlines and viral TikToks as he clashed with Royal Mail, Amazon and P&O bosses in his role as business and trade select committee (BTC) chairman. He will now serve alongside shadow [...]
Angela Rayner promoted to shadow levelling up secretary as Starmer reshuffles top team September 4, 2023 Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner has secured a promotion to shadow secretary of state for levelling up in a reshuffle of Sir Keir Starmer’s front bench. Rayner, who was independently elected deputy party leader by the membership, has been moved from shadow secretary for the cabinet office and also given the title of shadow deputy [...]
What to expect from our MPs before the end of the year September 4, 2023 The long weeks of parliamentary recess for MPs have finally drawn to a close. Next year's election campaign has already begun.
Rishi Sunak hits his lowest ever rating as just 32 per cent of Britons think he makes a good PM September 1, 2023 Rishi Sunak has scored his lowest ever rating for how much of the public think he would make the best Prime Minister, according to new polling. The Conservative Party leader convinced just 32 per cent of the British population that he is the best choice for Prime Minister, pollsters at Savanta found, dropping two points [...]