Author: David Pike

Deadline to restore Northern Ireland Executive to expire The deadline to restore Stormont’s government ends tonight at midnight. If there’s no government by 23:59 GMT, the Northern Ireland secretary must call an early election. Chris Heaton-Harris has delayed this deadline before and plans to do so again, promising legislation next week. This deadline coincides with a mass strike involving 100,000 public sector workers in a pay and conditions dispute. The Northern Ireland government collapsed in…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk: Rishi’s Rwanda bill survives revolt Thursday’s front pages report on the government’s success in seeing off a revolt by Tory MPs who wanted to see the Rwanda bill strengthened. Despite initial fears that there could be a major rebellion, the bill passed with only 11 rebels. Several papers lead on the health of the Princess of Wales, who’s in hospital after surgery and King Charles, who will be having…

‘;Emotionally, a massive hole has been left in our lives and our hearts.’

Rishi Sunak sees off Conservative rebels as MPs back Rwanda bill Rishi Sunak has successfully steered his crucial Rwanda bill through the House of Commons, overcoming a threat of a Tory rebellion. The bill, designed to prevent legal challenges against ministerial proposals to relocate asylum seekers to Rwanda, secured approval with 320 votes in favour and 276 votes against. Despite initial concerns and threats of rebellion from numerous Tories who deemed the bill flawed, only…

Pakistan launches retaliatory strikes on Iran, with reports of seven killed Pakistan has launched missile strikes into Iran, targeting alleged “terrorist hideouts” in the Sistan-Baluchestan region, bordering Pakistan. The strikes come just two days after a similar Iranian attack on Pakistan, having strained relations between the two countries.  According to Iranian media, three women and four children were reported killed in Pakistan’s retaliatory strikes. The initial Iranian attack was claimed to be aimed at terrorist…

‘My serious concern was that she was going to end up killing herself or come to some serious harm.’

The controversial Bill is accused of violating international law.

‘Met Office warnings highlight the ongoing likelihood of travel disruption, the possibility of power cuts and the chance that some rural communities will be cut off. ‘

Around 150 million train tickets were bought from machines in 2022- many at inflated prices.

The King and Queen are understood to be staying at Birkhall with the monarch being in ‘good spirits’ ahead of his prostate procedure next week, sources have claimed.

‘Every day I look at him and can’t believe this has happened.’

Will the Rwanda Bill pass? Which MPs are voting against it? Rishi Sunak faced a big challenge to his authority on Tuesday night when around 60 MPs went against him on two changes to his Rwanda bill. The situation got worse as three junior members of his Government, Lee Anderson, and Brendan Clarke-Smith quit and Jane Stevenson was sacked for supporting the amendments. More rebellious changes are set for votes on Wednesday, and after that,…

Bronson Battersby was found dead beside his father, who had earlier died of a heart attack.

Princess of Wales admitted to hospital for abdominal surgery The Princess of Wales is in hospital after undergoing successful abdominal surgery, Kensington Palace has announced. In a statement, the palace said: “Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales was admitted to The London Clinic yesterday for planned abdominal surgery. “The surgery was successful and it is expected that she will remain in hospital for ten to fourteen days, before returning home to continue her recovery.”…

Is PMQs on today? Rishi Sunak to face PMQs ahead of Rwanda vote Today at Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs), Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will face Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer ahead of a crucial Commons vote on the government’s Rwanda bill. The bill has faced internal dissent, with two Conservative Party deputy chairmen and a ministerial aide resigning in protest on Tuesday. Despite the rebellion within the party, Downing Street remains optimistic about the bill’s…

Here’s how to find out if your child’s school is closed today.

Officers carried pricey timepieces for two sting operations in late 2022 and 2023 in London’s South Kensington, Soho, Chelsea and Mayfair.

Snow and ice will continue to batter Britain over the next few days, with the forecaster issuing an urgent amber alert.

Julia Skala is thought to have left her home around 1pm on January 8.

‘I paid for everything in the relationship, all the meals and trips out for her because I did love her and I wanted her to have a better life but she has taken advantage of me.’

The Internet Watch Foundation received 392,660 reports of possible abuse images on websites last year, of which, 70% was found to contain such material.

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk: 60 Tories turn on PM and Fujitsu apology Most of Wednesday’s front pages lead on the rebellion mounted against PM Rishi Sunak by Tory MPs as part of attempts to strengthen the Rwanda asylum bill.  Rwanda Bill rebellion According to the Financial Times, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s ultimate triumph over the rebels came at a “steep political cost,” resulting in shaken authority and escalating animosity within the Conservative party.…

Rishi Sunak faces key Rwanda vote after Tory deputy chairmen resign Rishi Sunak is facing a pivotal vote on his Rwanda bill, following the resignation of two Conservative deputy chairmen and a ministerial aide who opted to rebel on the matter. On Tuesday, Lee Anderson, Brendan Clarke-Smith, and Jane Stevenson stepped down from their positions, expressing their intent to vote for amendments aimed at strengthening the legislation. In a setback to the Prime Minister’s authority,…

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