UK and India can ‘work through’ trade deal obstacles, PM says September 9, 2023 Rishi Sunak has signalled there is optimism the UK can conclude a trade deal with India after saying the two countries can “work through” the final negotiation hurdles. Statements made by the Prime Minister and No 10 following a meeting with Indian prime minister Narendra Modi on the fringes of the G20 summit suggested fresh [...]
‘India’s son-in-law’: Sunak’s headache projecting Britain abroad while problems mount at home September 8, 2023 It’s the age-old headache for prime ministers, and Rishi Sunak is no different. Overseas trips – full of opportunities to appear statesmanlike, gladhand other world leaders, and represent Britain on the global stage – always seem to come at the worst possible time. At the G7 in Japan earlier this year – possibly jetlagged and [...]
Rishi Sunak at G20 in India with hopes for post Brexit trade deal talks September 8, 2023 Rishi Sunak is set to land in New Delhi for the G20 summit in what No10 called a “historic moment”, amid trade deal negotiations to land an agreement with India. The prime minister, travelling with his wife Akshata Murty, will meet Indian prime minister Narendra Modi for bilateral talks. And officials have not ruled out [...]
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 [...]
Analysis: Rishi Sunak must wish he was still on holiday September 4, 2023 Rishi Sunak may have enjoyed the break but an afternoon of bad news will have brought reality crashing back to him
RAAC crisis: Sunak says it’s ‘wrong’ to blame him as education sec caught swearing about coverage September 4, 2023 Rishi Sunak has defended himself against accusations he failed to fully fund a programme to rebuild England’s schools, while his education secretary was caught swearing on camera about the coverage of the row. The Prime Minister on Monday dismissed claims about his record as chancellor made by a former senior official at the Department for [...]
Gavin Williamson told to apologise for bullying Chief Whip over Queen’s funeral tickets September 4, 2023 Sir Gavin Williamson should apologise to MPs for bullying a Conservative colleague after he was not allocated tickets to the late Queen’s funeral, Parliament’s watchdog has said. He was forced to quit as a Cabinet Office minister just days into Rishi Sunak’s premiership last year over a series of expletive-laden messages to former chief whip [...]
Tory MP Chris Pincher loses appeal against two-month suspension September 4, 2023 Former Tory whip Chris Pincher has lost his appeal against an eight-week suspension from the House of Commons following allegations he drunkenly groped two men last year. The incidents allegedly occurred at London’s exclusive Carlton Club in 2022. His suspension exceeds the 10-day threshold that would trigger a recall petition in his Tamworth seat, which [...]
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 [...]