Sunak says al-Ahli hospital blast ‘likely caused’ by Gaza missile, not Israel October 23, 2023 Sunak told MPs British intelligence had assessed the evidence following the hospital explosion and that the government had now judged that Israel was “likely” not responsible.
Israel-Gaza latest: Sunak warns of ‘contagion of conflict’ as UK terror risk could grow October 22, 2023 Rishi Sunak has warned that the international community needs to do everything possible to “stop a contagion of conflict” amid the Israel-Hamas war. The Prime Minister, who visited Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt this week, said: “The overwhelming view I got from everyone I spoke to this week was that we need to do everything [...]
Parliament urged to back renters reform bill amid fears landlord MPs could rebel October 22, 2023 Parliament has been urged to support the Renters Reform Bill which would end no-fault evictions despite fears landlord MPs could rebel against the legislation. Some MPs who own rental properties say they will be among landlords leaving the market due to what they call an “unconservative” policy on Section 21, according to the Telegraph. But [...]
Jeremy Hunt could quit as MP as Tory fears grow over Labour landslide October 22, 2023 Jeremy Hunt is reportedly expected to stand down as an MP ahead of the next general election, in fear of a ‘Portillo moment’.
A historic night for Labour as pattern of wider victory emerges October 20, 2023 Speaking after the recent Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election victory, a delighted Keir Starmer told activists they had “blown the doors off”. Today, with two history-making wins under the belts in Tamworth, Staffordshire, and leafy commuter belt Mid Bedfordshire, they’ve gone and done it again – bigger. Huge majorities were overturned. Polling guru Professor Sir [...]
Inflation fall puts a gloss on £14bn-worth of public borrowing in September October 20, 2023 UK public sector borrowing fell in September compared to last year, aided by healthier tax receipts, according to the latest government figures.
“A political earthquake”: Labour shatter by-election records in Tory wipeout October 20, 2023 Labour won two by-elections with considerable swings away from the Conservatives, reflecting national polling
Israel-Gaza latest: Rishi Sunak in Tel Aviv to show ‘solidarity’ over Hamas attacks October 19, 2023 Rishi Sunak has arrived in Israel to “express solidarity” with the country over Hamas’s attack as part of a two-day trip urging against any escalation of violence in the wider Middle East. The Prime Minister landed at Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv on Thursday morning ahead of holding talks with his counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, [...]
Government unlikely to secure trade deal with India this month October 18, 2023 The government’s hopes of securing a trade deal with India by the end of October are now said to be unlikely.
MI5 boss warns British businesses over Chinese spying risk October 18, 2023 British businesses need to be wary of the risk from Chinese spies, the boss of MI5 warned at an event in California.