By: Jessica Frank-Keyes

Political Reporter Political Reporter Jessica Frank-Keyes is the political reporter at CityAM. She covers Westminster politics, City Hall, Labour and the Conservative party.

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‘Mistake’ to focus on flu in pandemic preparedness, David Cameron admits

June 19, 2023

David Cameron has admitted it was a “mistake” for his government to focus too heavily on preparing for an influenza wave rather than a potential coronavirus pandemic. The former Conservative prime minister told the official Covid-19 inquiry, which is currently examining the UK’s readiness to respond to a disease outbreak, the decision led to “many [...]
Labour would end onshore wind ban – but wouldn’t overturn Rosebank if Tories approved it

June 19, 2023

Labour would not look to withdraw approval for the UK's largest prospective oil and gas field, known as Rosebank.
Mayoral Election: Tory hopeful vows to extend Khan’s free school meals pledge

June 18, 2023

Conservative mayoral candidate hopeful Susan Hall has pledged to extend the free school meals programme beyond 2024. The assembly member and former City Hall Tory leader said she would continue the scheme past the date it is set to expire under Sadiq Khan. She said: “While the cost of living situation remains difficult for so [...]
£3bn mortgage support fund branded ‘terrible economics and bad politics’ after Lib Dem calls

June 16, 2023

Calls for a £3bn mortgage protection fund have been branded “terrible economics and bad politics” as lenders continue to raise rates. Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey called for the multi-billion pound fund to be set up to offer help to families at risk of losing their homes, as repossession fears spiral. But Tim Pitt, [...]
‘A massive mistake’: Liz Truss bemoans Boris Johnson’s removal after Brexit mandate

June 16, 2023

Liz Truss has waded into the fallout over the partygate report which found her predecessor Boris Johnson lied to Parliament, branding his removal a “massive mistake”. The former prime minister, who stood down after a short and tumultuous premiership last autumn, told GB News that Johnson had a “huge mandate” in support of Brexit. Asked [...]
Peel Hunt records £1.5m loss as revenue down almost £50m amid ‘extraordinary’ market turmoil

June 16, 2023

Investment banking firm Peel Hunt recorded a loss of £1.5m after warnings the UK is experiencing “extraordinary” market turmoil. The company reported revenue of £82.3m, down £48.7m on last year’s £131m, it made a loss before tax of £1.5m – a drop from the previous 12 months’ pre tax profits of £41.2m. CEO Steven Fine [...]
ITV ‘actively exploring’ Traitors producer All3Media acquisition

June 16, 2023

Broadcaster ITV has confirmed it is “actively exploring” an acquisition of Traitors producers All3Media. It follows reports the TV channel was seeking to buy the production company from its joint owners Warner Bros Discovery Inc., which is facing a debt issue, and Liberty Global. The business would be combined with ITV’s Studios unit, according to [...]
‘Painful’: MPs to vote on Boris Johnson report on his birthday

June 15, 2023

MPs are set to vote on the Privileges Committee report which found Boris Johnson “deliberately misled” Parliament on the former prime minister’s birthday. A free vote is expected to be held in the House of Commons on Monday (19 June) – the former PM’s 59th birthday. It is also the third anniversary of the illegal [...]
Analysis: The Boris Johnson report and the end of a self-styled Cincinnatus

June 15, 2023

Boris Johnson, the man who led us through an unprecedented pandemic, set his own precedent when he misled Parliament over breaking lockdown rules.
Boris Johnson ‘deliberately misled’ Parliament and faced suspension for 90 days, damning report finds

June 15, 2023

Former prime minister Boris Johnson “deliberately misled” Parliament and if he were still an MP should be suspended for 90 days, a report from the privileges committee has found. The report says he also deliberately misled the committee itself, “impugned” the committee and was “complicit in the campaign of abuse and attempted intimidation of the [...]

Crypto firms ‘obvious contender’ to replace betting brands in Premier League

Crypto firms ‘obvious contender’ to replace betting brands in Premier League

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