The Conservative Party is united, insists Rishi Sunak: Prime minister says the Tories all want a ‘brighter future for our country’ as he tries to dismiss ...
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Rishi Sunak hints he could cut benefits to fund plan to scrap National Insurance: The prime minister said 'significant progress' could be made towards ...
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Blackpool South by-election to take place in May: It comes after Ex-Tory MP Scott Benton stood down rather than face a recall petition.
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UK PM Rishi Sunak rules out holding an election in early May: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Thursday that he would not hold a general election in ...
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'I despise the PM': George Galloway hits back at 'little' Rishi Sunak after Rochdale win called 'alarming'
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Rishi Sunak holds private meeting with chair of influential 1922 committee of backbench Tory MPs amid concerns over party's direction
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Labour clinches two by-election wins in Kingswood and Wellingborough: Blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as opposition secures victory in previously safe ...
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Could Boris Johnson help save Rishi Sunak's government?: Amid speculation the former PM could return to campaign for the Conservatives, Anushka Asthana looks at ...
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Jeremy Hunt's Budget was more radical than it looked: It lacked pre-election fireworks, but there was a radical thread that could have long-term consequences.
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Quick Glance: Biden's Billionaire Tax Proposal: Expert Insights
- President Joe Biden praised U.S. economic performance in his State of the Union Address and emphasized the importance of raising taxes for the wealthy and corporations.
- Economists applaud proposals to increase corporate and billionaire taxes as potential revenue sources to tackle the U.S. debt crisis.
- The proposed tax credit for first-time homebuyers received approval, but doubts linger about its significant impact.
- Experts express concerns about the potential impact of corporations relocating due to the proposed tax hikes.
Rishi Sunak buoyed by inflation drop as he stages Commons fightback : UK prime minister looks to move beyond weeks of Tory party infighting at final PMQs before ...
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No general election in May, says Greg Hands: Speculation grows among civil servants that PM could call election for May 2
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No general election in May, Tory minister says: With Rishi Sunak’s party lagging Labour in the polls by 20 points, Greg Hands said the contest will be ‘later ...
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The poll that puts Keir Starmer ahead in Rishi Sunak’s battle of leaders: He may want a head-to-head election but voters are putting the PM behind in hundreds of ...
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Quick Glance: Poll: Keir Starmer Leads in Rishi Sunak's Leadership Battle
- A poll suggests Keir Starmer is the preferred leader in hundreds of constituencies, including the prime minister's.
- Nationally, Starmer leads Sunak 32% to 22%.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing an exodus of MPs that will outstrip the number of losses the UK’s Conservative party suffered ahead of its landslide ... Show more
Rishi Sunak should resist a swerve to the right: A swing to populism would be bad for the Conservatives, and bad for Britain
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Things can only get worse, Rishi Sunak is told after by-election defeats: Up to 20 MPs are said to be privately convinced that the party would be better off ...
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Rishi Sunak could use Budget to call snap May UK election, warns Labour : Opposition on alert as Chancellor prepares Budget that could include stealing its key ...
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Rishi Sunak will call snap election if 10 Conservative MPs defect to Reform UK, top Tory claims
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Quick Glance: Lee Anderson Defects to Reform Party Despite Prior Support for By-Election Requirement
- Suspended Tory MP Lee Anderson announced his defection to the Reform party on Monday in a fresh blow to Rishi Sunak’s premiership.
- During a public address regarding his move to Reform UK, Mr Anderson reaffirmed his previous statements vigorously and opted out of a by-election in his Red Wall constituency.
- Despite having supported a bill in 2020 that mandated immediate polls for MPs switching parties.
- Reform achieved significant vote percentages in the recent Kingswood and Wellingborough by-elections, marking their strongest election outcomes to date.
Tory members would choose me as leader, says Nigel Farage: Reform UK's co-founder predicts he will end up in the same party as Tory MPs like Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg.
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Rishi Sunak’s attempt to boost Tory morale hit after two ministers resign: UK PM forced into mini-reshuffle ahead of three-week break after Robert Halfon and ...
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Migration policy in the UK: Sunak criticized - after bet on British deportation policy
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Quick Glance: Rishi Sunak Surprised by £1,000 Rwanda Bet
- Image caption: The prime minister said he took the bet with Piers Morgan to 'underline' his commitment to the Rwanda policy.
- Rishi Sunak said he was 'not a betting person', but denied it was a mistake after shaking hands with TalkTV's Piers Morgan that deportation flights would take off before the next election.
- The prime minister said he set the target to halve inflation by the end of last year because of cost of living pressures, and inflation had come down from 11% to 4% which 'eases the burden' on families, he said.
- The bet was 'underlining my absolute commitment to this policy and my desire to get it through parliament and up and running', Mr Sunak said.
‘Make Farage US ambassador’: Terrified Tories urge Sunak to buy off Reform figurehead
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UK fell into recession at the end of 2023: The British economy fell into recession at the end of 2023 as output shrank more than anticipated in the final three ...
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Jeremy Hunt hints at autumn election as PM confirms leader summit in July: After rumours of a 2 May election were quashed last week, the latest moves by the ...
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Mood among Tory MPs darkens as Rishi Sunak faces leadership questions: If there is to be a crunch leadership moment, most MPs seem to think it would come after ...
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BREAKING: Train drivers at 16 rail companies have now confirmed a fresh wave of strikes.
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Rishi Sunak hints at help for Waspi women as he promises 'thoughtful response' to damning report
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Quick Glance: Compensation Demanded for Women Affected by Pension Age Changes - Ombudsman
- In 1995, a law was passed setting out a timetable to gradually raise the retirement age for women to 65, aligning it with men.
- The coalition government decided in 2010 to accelerate this timetable, resulting in the new higher retirement age for women being brought forward to 2018.
- The ombudsman suggests that women in the sample cases should receive compensation ranging from £1,000 to £2,950, but the Department for Work and Pension (DWP) disagrees.
- Based on the report, the DWP strongly doubts providing a remedy and has asked Parliament to intervene in light of the significant impact of maladministration.
May elections will be ‘major test’ for Sunak, PM warned as he battles Tory plots: The Prime Minister is going on the attack in a bid to end speculation over his ...
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The Ego has Landed: George Galloway basks in his swearing in as MP: Only he can save the UK in its hour of need, and he’ll start by taking out Angela Rayner at ...
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Quick Glance: Who Could Support George Galloway in Parliament?
- George Galloway is set to make his way back to Westminster.
- Galloway, also known as “Gorgeous George,” has been a figure of controversy, yet his eloquence and campaigning skills earned him praise.
- Despite causing estrangement from former friends across the political spectrum in recent years, Galloway still maintains some allies in the House, including Jacob Rees-Mogg and Jeremy Corbyn.
- An unconventional book launch by Rachel Cockerell injects a fresh perspective into the traditional British events of its kind.
Sunak safe until May but MPs ready to act if local elections end in ‘bloodbath’: Tories warn the loss of either mayoralties in West Midlands and Teesside could ...
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Conservatives Suffer Setback in Parliamentary Elections in Britain: The loss of two seats came as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak deals with a shrinking economy and ...
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Quick Glance: Tory Defeats: Labour Victories in Kingswood and Wellingborough
- Labour candidate Damien Egan wins Kingswood by-election in Thornbury, England.
- Former Tory MP Lord Gavin Barwell describes Wellingborough loss as catastrophic.
- Party Chairman Richard Holden acknowledges results as not great, mentions context and low turnout.
- Conservatives deny massive switch to Labour, emphasize opportunity for future election win.
'Any special advisers watching this... I do not want to see Keir Starmer warming up for his five-a-side football' ⚽
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Rishi Sunak refuses to rule out May general election: PM has previously said his ‘working assumption’ is to go to the country in the second half of this year
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"The police were there, why did they not disperse them?"
Former defence minister Tobias Ellwood MP explains the police approach to the ... Show more
Senior Tories believe the party will break up after it loses the general election, Peston tells Tom Bradby and Anushka Asthana on the #TalkingPolitics podcast
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Rishi Sunak to face another by-election as Scott Benton’s suspension upheld: Scott Benton was caught offering to lobby ministers and leak confidential ...
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Playing for Time, U.K. Leader Sets Up Chance of U.S. Election Overlap: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak signaled that voters will go to the polls in the fall ...
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Quick Glance: Sunak Plans UK Election in 2nd Half of Year
- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak rules out a spring election and aims for one in the second half of the year.
- Sunak offers potential tax cuts and criticizes Labour Party leader Keir Starmer's green proposals.
- Labour claims a spring election is the 'worst kept secret in parliament' to pressure Sunak.
- The conservative leader does not categorically rule out a May election but intends to go for later in the year, while also advocating for measures against illegal migration.
"You've had successful by-elections this week, but what is a good outcome for Labour in Rochdale?"Sir Keir Starmer tells Sky News 'there's a ... Show more
Rishi Sunak braced for further right-wing rebellion after resignation call: Former cabinet minister demands premier’s ouster while ‘PopCons’ prepare to step up ...
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Sunak promises Tory MPs a role in shaping election manifesto: PM wants ambitious tax cuts at the heart of policy pledges as he seeks to defy odds and win another ...
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Bring back Boris Johnson, Kwasi Kwarteng tells Rishi Sunak: Ex-chancellor calls on Sunak to ‘swallow some pride’ and bring back ‘electoral force’ that is former ...
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Budget 2024: UK economy is on the right track, claims Sunak: The government is preparing for the Budget which may include tax cuts but also a squeeze on spending ...
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Rishi Sunak: Up Close review – you can almost see the shame on his face: This interview with the prime minister might be infuriatingly light-touch ...
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'Liz Truss': The two words hurting the Tories on the doorstep with voters, says leading pollster
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Will Rishi Sunak fly flag for Tory right and cut 2p off income tax?: George Galloway’s by-election win prompted the prime minister to talk tough on extremism ...
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Dominic Cummings’s radicalism is still seductive: It seems unlikely that the Prime Minister invited Cummings to his northern fastness simply to reminisce about ...
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Rishi Sunak’s pyrrhic victory on Rwanda : The British prime minister defeats his internal critics, at a heavy price
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In response to MP George Galloway’s Rochdale by-election triumph, Rishi Sunak has said the result is “beyond alarming” and that there are forces in the country ... Show more
Has Rishi Sunak seen off latest Tory wobbles?: As Tory MPs got together on Wednesday for a "family photo", the widespread view was talk of changing leader was ...
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Rebel Tory MPs pushing for Rishi Sunak to quit before he is deposed: Some said to be lobbying for PM to resign to avoid spectacle of coup, while others are ...
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Sunak and Starmer prepare for battle over tax cuts ahead of election: PM says Tories will curb welfare spending to make room for further reductions to provide an ...
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"Rishi Sunak strangled levelling up at birth because he wouldn't put the funding behind it."
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Badenoch rows highlight combative style of Tory leadership prospect: Stance as ‘anti-woke, black woman’ seen as making her popular with predominantly white ...
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'Nothing has changed': Sunak quashes speculation of May general election
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'Fantastic results': Labour secures double victory in Kingswood and Wellingborough by-elections
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BREAKING: Simon Harris has been named as the new leader of Fine Gael
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Rishi Sunak can’t stop the Tories’ slow-motion train wreck: The PM’s prospects of winning the general election appear bleaker by the day.
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A UK general election has to be held by 28 January 2025, but could take place earlier. So when does Keir Starmer think Prime Minister Rishi Sunak should call ... Show more
"A vote for anyone who isn't the Conservative candidate... is just a vote to put Keir Starmer in power."
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"We don't celebrate you enough," says PM Rishi Sunak as he speaks at the National Farmers' Union conference.
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Tory MP Chris Skidmore quits over oil and gas drilling: Chris Skidmore announced he would be resigning last week, but has officially requested he get removed as ...
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Quick Glance: Conservative Lawmaker's Resignation Sparks Concern Over Oil and Gas Policy
- Former energy minister steps down in protest against government's prioritization of oil and gas licenses over green investment plans.
- Resignation coincides with House of Commons vote on new oil and gas drilling licenses in the North Sea.
- Rishi Sunak faces additional by-election trouble as discontent among Conservative MPs grows over new oil and gas drilling.
- Skidmore's resignation triggers by-election in his Kingswood seat with a majority of 11,220 votes.
General election 2024: polls show history is not on Tories’ side: Rishi Sunak must lead his party to the biggest comeback on record if he wants to stay in No 10
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Sir Keir Starmer to accuse Rishi Sunak of 'bottling' calling a general election - during visit to the region
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Labour believes it can win rural vote as it plans total fox-hunt ban: As Tory countryside support drops, the Opposition's confidence grows ...
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Rishi Sunak to guarantee pensions triple lock at next election: A Treasury source says the government would be sticking with the policy - after Jeremy Hunt said ...
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UK Conservatives have 'work to do', says Sunak, after by-election defeats: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Friday that twin defeats for his ...
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Rishi Sunak’s Reform nightmare is coming true: Reform isn’t pushing for a new referendum or for Brexit to be delivered, they just want to destroy the Tories
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Vote to replace UK lawmaker set for May 2 as PM Sunak faces major test: A by-election to choose a new lawmaker for Britain's parliament will be held on May 2 ...
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Rishi Sunak could face another leadership challenge after disastrous by-election losses
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When is the next UK general election? The most likely dates: Thursday November 14 could be the big date in Rishi Sunak’s and Sir Keir Starmer’s calendars
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"He [Keir Starmer] has been leader of the opposition for four years now. He hasn't said what he will do differently, because he hasn't got a plan ... Show more
Can Rishi Sunak break free of the malaise gripping his premiership?: The question for this week's Electoral Dysfunction is whether the prime minister has passed ...
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Rishi Sunak struggling to maintain voter coalition that delivered 2019 victory, according to Sky News voter panel
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Sunak faces conflicting calls over Tory path forward after bruising byelections: Loudest voices urge further tack to right after Reform UK gains but moderates ...
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Rishi Sunak looks back to 1992 with latest election strategy pivot: PM shifts message from change to continuity in attempt to replay John Major’s poll-winning ...
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General election 2024: Why it may be time for a boring Prime Minister after Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak
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Ex-senior UK Tory defects to fringe right-wing party: Embattled UK leader Rishi Sunak has suffered a fresh blow after a former ally defected to a right-wing ...
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