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 [...]
‘Bespoke’ Brexit deal signed off as UK to rejoin EU’s £85bn Horizon science scheme September 7, 2023 The UK is to return to the European Union’s £85 billion Horizon science research programme following months of negotiations. The Government said a “bespoke” new agreement has been signed off with the EU, with UK researchers able to apply for grants and take part in Horizon projects. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: “We have worked [...]
Brexit: Sunak closing in on UK rejoining EU Horizon science scheme September 6, 2023 Rishi Sunak appears set to announce that the UK will rejoin the European Union’s £85bn Horizon science research programme. Sources familiar with the negotiations between the two sides said on Wednesday that the Prime Minister has given the go-ahead for a deal to be finalised. The level of compensation for the UK being frozen out [...]
PMQs sketch: Raac city, b*tch September 6, 2023 If there was ever an evocative symbol of so-called Broken Britain, it is the image of school children turning up on the first day of term to a building at risk of crumbling.
Redefining what green belt means could solve the housing crisis in London September 6, 2023 Everyone wants to build on brownfield land, and no one seems to be wanting to build on the green belt. But one can't go without the other, writes Joshua Bond
Sunak’s onshore wind U-turn fails to impress energy bosses September 5, 2023 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's U-turn on onshore wind won't be enough to win over sceptical renewable developers, a top trade body has warned.
Explainer: The sickness benefit system gets an overhaul September 5, 2023 Months ago, Rishi Sunak and his Chancellor Jeremy Hunt went on an offensive to bring people back into the workforce. Armed with carrots and sticks, they were claiming the productivity and economic problems of the country were caused, among other things, by the fact that too many people were staying at home, refusing to come [...]
Chancellor to set out Autumn Statement on November 22 September 5, 2023 Jeremy Hunt will set out an Autumn Statement on November 22, the Chancellor has told MPs.
Sunak poised to ease onshore wind ban after Tory backbench rebellion September 5, 2023 The government is expected to ease restrictions on onshore wind farms after a Tory backbencher rebellion over renewable projects.
Rising star Claire Coutinho faces gruelling start in energy secretary role September 5, 2023 Claire Coutinho has taken over energy policy from Grant Shapps, and faces a highly challenging start to her new role.