Author: News Desk

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk: David Cameron shock return to front line politics & Suella sacked Almost all of Tuesday’s front pages lead on ex-PM David Cameron being appointed as foreign secretary after seven years out of politics. Suella Braverman’s sacking as home secretary also features, but the story is not as prominent on the front splashes – perhaps by design of the government. David Cameron returns  The Daily Telegraph reports the recall of David Cameron to the government has sparked backlash from Brexiteers. The paper says the reshuffle has “triggered a new row” between the prime minister and the…

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David Cameron to return to cabinet table after seven years Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron has returned to frontline politics, in a shock announcement from the government. Seven years after leaving politics, David Cameron has now been appointed Foreign Secretary in Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet. His recall to government sees him replace James Cleverly, who is now the new home secretary after Suella Braverman got sacked. Braverman was sacked following her criticism of the Met Police. David Cameron, now known as Lord Cameron, was appointed to the House of Lords on Monday. There are questions over how Cameron will be…

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Storm Debi: Thunderstorm warning in place for parts of England Thunderstorm warnings are in place for southern England after Storm Debi brought wild weather to part of the UK. A yellow warning has been put in place following the heavy rain and wind across northern England and Scotland, with gusts of over 70mph recorded in Wales and Northern Ireland. Dewnpours are expected across the south coast and London until noon on Tuesday. Debi is the fourth storm of this winter so far. The storm first hit Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, then Wales before moving eastwards and into…

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NHS struggling to open extra winter beds and fill staffing gaps A lack of funds means hospitals will need to scale back on opening extra beds to cope with winter, according to NHS Providers – which represents hospital managers. The warning came after the Treasury rejected pleas for an extra £1bn to cover the cost of strikes. Recruitment to plug gaps in the workforce was also having to be put on hold, NHS Providers said. But the government says winter planning is on track and pointed out the goal to open 10,000 “virtual” hospital beds had been met. This is…

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