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 [...]
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 [...]
Grant Shapps’ fight will be protecting spending for a shrinking British Army September 4, 2023 Grant Shapps didn't get an easy gig as the new defence secretary: he'll have to protect defence spending while dealing with the smallest Army we've had for centuries, writes Eliot Wilson
Our country needs economic growth fueled by the Square Mile to exit the current crisis September 4, 2023 To move our country forward, we need economic growth to provide jobs and prosperity. Luckily, the professional and financial services of the Square Mile are here to help, writes Chris Hayward
What to expect from our MPs before the end of the year September 4, 2023 The long weeks of parliamentary recess for MPs have finally drawn to a close. Next year's election campaign has already begun.
“From different planets”: Why Sophy Ridge thinks politicians and business leaders don’t always click September 4, 2023 Politicians and business leaders can sometimes feel like they’re “from different planets,” one of the country’s most respected political interviewers has told City A.M. Ahead of her new nightly show on Sky News, Sophy Ridge said the short-term cycles of Westminster life prevent politicians from tackling issues in the same way business leaders might. “If [...]
McLaren chief: Making electric supercars ‘doesn’t make sense today’ September 3, 2023 Manufacturing electric supercars “doesn’t make sense today” the chief executive of McLaren Automotive has argued, as the clock ticks down to 2030.
Lift off: Rishi Sunak to rebuff ban on airport expansion September 3, 2023 Many hubs are in the planning or implementation stages of plans to expand capacity and boost resilience in the wake of pandemic-era lows.
Tourist tax: Battersea Power Station boss urges UK to scrap levy September 3, 2023 The government is under more pressure to scrap the so-called tourist tax, after fresh criticism from the boss of Battersea Power Station.
Why 2023 has been a year to forget for the London Stock Exchange and the capital’s equity markets September 2, 2023 Take-privates and secondary listings have damaged the reputation of the London Stock Exchange. How did we get here?