Sunak warns of migrant threat as UK and Italy agree to fund Tunisia plan December 16, 2023 The UK and Italy will jointly finance a plan to return migrants in Tunisia to their home countries, as Rishi Sunak warned of the threat of migration to “overwhelm” European states.
Labour’s £28bn growth plan would see tax rises, Treasury minister argues December 16, 2023 Labour’s plans to borrow £28bn to invest in decarbonisation and green energy would lead to tax rises, the chief secretary to the Treasury has argued.
Rishi Sunak in Rome for illegal migration talks December 16, 2023 Rishi Sunak will hold talks with the leaders of Italy and Albania later during a visit to Rome, where illegal migration is expected to top the agenda.
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.
MP facing suspension over lobbying sting could trigger another by-election December 14, 2023 A former Conservative MP caught in a lobbying sting should be suspended from Parliament for 35 days, potentially triggering another by-election.
Rishi Sunak scores lowest ever popularity rating, poll finds December 13, 2023 The Prime Minister scored a net favorability rating of -49, which puts him on the same level as the Conservative Party and his predecessor Boris Johnson at the time of his resignation.
Key Rwanda safety bill scrapes through crunch Commons vote December 12, 2023 Rishi Sunak has been spared defeat after a key bill declaring Rwanda a safe country for migrant flights scraped through a Commons vote - but could face a future rebellion in the New Year.
Government not pursuing 98 per cent of Covid fraud tip-offs December 11, 2023 Just two per cent of Covid fraud tip offs are being investigated, the government has admitted.
Rishi Sunak defends Eat Out to Help Out scheme as ‘micro policy’ December 11, 2023 Rishi Sunak has defended his Eat Out to Help Out scheme to the Covid-19 inquiry as a “micro-policy” and said he was not warned about the risks.
Covid inquiry: Sunak denies describing ‘clash’ between economy and public health December 11, 2023 Rishi Sunak denied describing a “clash” between the economy and public health during the Covid-19 pandemic, the official UK inquiry has heard.