Author: David Pike

David Pike is an experienced news journalist with over 20 years experience as a UK News editor for WTX News and other news publications.

Former ministers’ peerages ‘scrapped to avoid by-elections’ THE TIMES SAYS Rishi Sunak will publish Boris Johnson’s resignation honours list as soon as today amid claims that two Conservative MPs have been taken off it to avoid by-elections. The former prime minister’s 50-strong list has been waved through by Sunak after being significantly pruned. Johnson’s father, Stanley, has been removed after No 10 raised objections. With Nadine Dorries, the former culture secretary, and Alok Sharma, the…

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Boris Johnson studies MPs’ report into partygate allegations FT NEWS SAYS Boris Johnson is poring over the findings of a probe into whether he lied to MPs about lockdown parties in Downing Street, as some allies fear he could face a sanction that triggers his potential eviction from parliament. The former prime minister is being investigated by the Commons privileges committee over whether he misled parliament with his assurances that events breaching coronavirus regulations did…

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Labour waters down £28bn green investment pledge Labour has adjusted its commitment to investing £28 billion per year in green industries if it comes into power, citing the need for responsible handling of public finances. In 2021, Labour initially pledged to invest £28 billion annually until 2030 in green projects. However, shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves now states that the investment will be gradually increased starting from a potential election win in 2024, ultimately reaching £28…

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Heat-health alert in force as parts of UK to hit 30C An amber heat-health alert has been issued for much of the UK ahead of scorching temperatures of up to 30°C. The warning covers eastern and southern England as well as the Midlands. The alert has been issued over fears of the impact the heat can have on people of all ages as well as added strain on the healthcare system.  According to forecasters, this…

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Friday’s front pages lead heavily on the stabbings in a park in Annecy, in France’s south-east, on Thursday. Four children and 2 adults were stabbed by a man in a park in the French Alps. The PM has met with President Joe Biden and has launched a tech alliance as hopes of a Brexit free trade deal are officially dead. The leaders also agreed on a new civil nuclear…

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