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Sir Ed Davey says Rishi Sunak should call election on May 2 rather than 'clinging on to power'
The Liberal Democrats demanded that the Prime Minister should launch a general election for May rather than “clinging on to power”. Campaigning in Surrey, the Liberal Democrats demanded a general election on May 2 – Mr Sunak has the...
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Daily politics briefing: January 2
All the latest political developments, as the Prime Minister has credited “relentless action” after the Government announced it met a target to clear a backlog of asylum claims.
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Cleverly to hold police chiefs who fail to get a grip of bad officers 'to account'
Home Secretary James Cleverly has said that Chief Constables who do not get a grip of bad officers will be 'held to account'. Mr Cleverly was visiting Luton Police Station in Bedfordshire to thank police officers and staff working over...
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Daily politics briefing: December 22
All the latest political developments as Sir Keir Starmer says Labour is ready for a general election. The Labour leader admitted he is concerned about the impact becoming prime minister would have on his family. He also said his team...
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Rishi Sunak leaves Downing Street for the Christmas break
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leaves Downing Street to travel to his home in North Yorkshire for the Christmas break.
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Full interview with Tanaiste Michael Martin in London
Interview with Tanaiste Michael Martin in London following his meeting with Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron.
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Petitions handed to PM calling for action to help end cold damp homes crisis
Petitions with thousands of signatures have been handed into Downing Street calling for more action to help end the cold damp homes crisis. Campaigners have been calling for an Emergency Energy Tariff for struggling households and a Help...
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Politics daily briefing: December 12
Daily politics briefing for December 12: European Research Group chairman Mark Francois called on the Prime Minister to “pull” the Rwanda legislation after lawyers convened by the caucus deemed it an “incomplete” solution to problems...
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Star chamber of Tory lawyers says Sunak’s Rwanda Bill needs significant changes - full press conference
Mark Francois, chairman of the Tory European Research Group, said the Rwanda Bill was not fit for purpose. At a press conference in Westminster he said: “We all want to stop the boats. “There have been two legislative attempts at this...
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ERG chairman says Rwanda Bill in its current form is ‘not fit for purpose’
European Research Group chairman Mark Francois would not say whether he had confidence in the Prime Minister and said the Government needs legislation that is “fit for purpose”. The MP who heads the Tory ERG called on the Government to...
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Mark Francois refuses to say whether he has confidence in the Prime Minister
Mark Francois would not say whether he had confidence in the Prime Minister. He said the Government needs legislation that is “fit for purpose”. Asked whether he had confidence in Rishi Sunak, Mr Francois said: “We all want the Prime...
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Mayor opens London's first new mainline station in 10 years
London Mayor Sadiq Khan officially opens Brent Cross West, London's first new mainline station for 10 years.
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Daily politics briefing - December 10
All the latest political news as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak defends his Rwanda Bill ahead of a vote on Tuesday.
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Starmer answers questions after delivering speech at Resolution Foundation conference
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer answers questions after delivering his speech at the Resolution Foundation conference. Sir Keir said reform was still needed when asked whether Labour would avoid cutting departmental budgets after the next...
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Breakdown of Gaza truce 'deeply disappointing' - Sunak
Rishi Sunak has said the breakdown of the truce in Gaza is “deeply disappointing” and called for all women and child hostages to be released. Speaking at a press conference at the Cop28 summit in Dubai, the Prime Minister said: “The...
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We have a deep partnership with Rwanda - Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak said the Government is “finalising” legislation to push through his “vital” Rwanda asylum plan as his “patience is worn thin” by delays. The Prime Minister met Rwanda’s president Paul Kagame on the sidelines of the Cop28...
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Sunak switches on Downing Street Christmas tree lights
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has switched on the lights of the Downing Street Christmas tree. Standing outside No 10 alongside his wife Akshata Murty, the Prime Minister joked: “As Prime Minister, I’ve got to say, it would be very nice if...
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Cabinet meet at Downing Street amid row with Greece over cancelled meeting with PM
Members of Cabinet arrive at Downing Street, in the backdrop of a growing row, after the Greek prime minister expressed disappointment that Rishi Sunak “cancelled” a meeting in which he planned to raise the prospect of the return of the...
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Daily politics briefing: November 27
All the latest political news as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak denies that the Chancellor’s autumn statement will usher in a period of austerity for public services.
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak departs for PMQs and autumn statement
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak departs 10 Downing Street, London, to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament
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Sunak promises tax cuts ahead of crunch autumn statement
Rishi Sunak has promised to cut tax “carefully and sustainably” after meeting his target of halving inflation. The Prime Minister did not give specifics about how the tax burden would be reduced ahead of Wednesday’s autumn statement.
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Where Rwanda judgment and inflation figures leave Rishi Sunak’s five priorities
New inflation figures and the Supreme Court judgment on Rwanda have brought mixed news for Rishi Sunak’s five priorities for 2023. The priorities have dominated the Prime Minister’s public appearances this year, after he promised in his...
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Tony Blair and William Hague panel at Shaping Us Summit - in full
Sir Tony Blair and Lord William Hague appear on a panel during the Shaping Us summit at the London Design Museum hosted by the Princess of Wales. The Shaping Us project aims to highlight the significance of the formative years of a...
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Daily politics briefing: November 15
Daily politics briefing for November 13, as Rishi Sunak comes under fire from his former home secretary Suella Braverman.