From Rwanda to inflation, Sunak has tied himself to pledges he can’t control November 16, 2023 Cutting both immigration and inflation are two of Sunak’s cornerstone pledges, but the PM is struggling to wrest the former under control even as he amps up the rhetoric, writes Simon Neville
It would be senseless to delay a tax supported by greenies and the steel industry November 16, 2023 Implausible though it sounds, businesses in Britain are clamouring for a new tax this Autumn Statement. Even more unlikely, both heavy industry and environmentalists are aligned in wanting it. That’s right, the unsexily-titled carbon border adjustment mechanism (which parades around the punchy acronym CBAM) has managed a feat few thought possible: the union of greenies [...]
Rishi Sunak says he ‘won’t allow’ foreign courts to block Rwanda flights November 15, 2023 Rishi Sunak has said he “will not allow a foreign court to block” deportation flights to Rwanda as he vowed to bring emergency legislation to Parliament.
‘Election bot takeover’: Could you tell a real Rishi from a fake? November 15, 2023 The UK agency said the next UK general election in 2024 is at risk of being swayed by the ominous presence of deepfakes.
Rwanda: Sunak looking at new treaty or change to the law after court slapdown November 15, 2023 Sunak told the Commons as he began Prime Ministers Questions that his “commitment to stopping the boats is unwavering”.
Labour: Cameron showed ‘incredible naivety towards China’ November 15, 2023 Labour’s Jonathan Reynolds has described newly appointed foreign secretary Lord David Cameron as showing “incredible naivety towards China”.
Rwanda judgement: Sunak still vows to ‘stop the boats’ after scheme ruled unlawful November 15, 2023 The Rwanda deportation scheme has been ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court in a major blow to Rishi Sunak’s government.
Inflation drops below five per cent in boost for Bank of England and Sunak November 15, 2023 Although the Bank of England has left interest rates on hold for two consecutive meetings, members of the MPC have been warning that more needs to be done to tackle inflation.
‘Your plan is not working’: Braverman launches scathing attack on Sunak November 14, 2023 Suella Braverman has launched a scathing attack on Rishi Sunak, accusing him of failing to deliver on key promises and taking credit for him entering Downing Street.
Sunak hails ‘united team’ as new cabinet meets for first time November 14, 2023 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has hailed his “strong and united team” as his new-look cabinet featuring Lord David Cameron met for the first time this morning after a dramatic reshuffle.