Tory chair says people should be safe to go to World Cup, after James Cleverly’s call for fans to ‘respect’ culture The Conservative party chair has said that LGBTQ+ football fans travelling to next month’s World Cup in Qatar should not have to compromise on their sexuality, despite his cabinet colleague, the foreign secretary, saying that fans should “respect” Qatar’s culture just a day earlier. Speaking to LBC Radio, Nadhim Zahawi said that no one…
The heavy rain is likely to cause flooding and disruptions in some areas in Scotland and Northern Ireland on Friday. The heavy rain is likely to cause flooding and disruptions in some areas in Scotland and Northern Ireland on Friday.
Rishi Sunak demotes Truss allies as reshuffle continues PM Rishi Sunak has demoted two allies of former PM Liz Truss, as he continues to reshape his cabinet. Anne-Marie Trevelyan has been demoted from transport secretary to be a minister in the Foreign Office. Whilst Chris Philp, who was paymaster general, is now a Home Office minister. PM Sunak has overhauled the top team to remove some key allies of his predecessor and reward some loyal…
Rishi Sunak and family move back into No10 flat PM Rishi Sunak and his wife and two young daughters will be returning to live in the flat above No 10, Downing Street has said. Sunak and his family lived in the flat when he was the chancellor in the Boris Johnson government. Many PMs of recent years have chosen to live in the larger flat above No 11, officially designated for the chancellor. Sunak has decided…
Biggest NHS union asks staff to vote on strike action The biggest health union is asking 350,000 NHS staff, – including porters, nurses, paramedics and clears – to vote in favour of strike action in a dispute over pay. The ballot is for members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. A Scottish ballot of 50,000 members has been suspended after a new offer. The Westminster government has urged staff to consider the impact of a…
New Zealand Instagram couple freed from Iran after 4 months A New Zealand Instagram couple – who were documenting their travels around the world – have said they are “extremely relieved” to have returned home. Topher Richwhite and Bridget Thackwray had arrived in Iran in July, but after failing to update their social media page, Expedition Earth, fears were raised. The couple had reportedly been stopped at the Iranian border, where their vehicle was inspected.…
Elon Musk visits Twitter carrying sink as deal looms Billionaire Elon Musk posted a video on Twitter of him walking into Twitter’s headquarters carrying a sink, raising speculation about the fate of his planned takeover. Musk faces a Friday deadline to complete the $44bn takeover – which was announced months ago but then abandoned, before U-turning once more. Musk agreed to more forward with the original deal, earlier this month – just weeks before a…
Russian tactics on eastern front ‘crazy’, says Zelensky President Zelensky has accused Russian commanders of “craziness” in their efforts to capture the eastern town of Bakhmut. The town of more than 70,000 people pre-war, has been the centre of Russian attacks for months. Despite a looming Ukrainian advance on Kherson, the president said the attacks continued with force – taking the town would be a symbolic victory for Russia. “This is where the craziness of…
I will co-operate with Partygate inquiry Labour’s Ruth Jones asks if he will co-operate with partygate inquiry if called to give evidence by the Privileges Committee investigation into Johnson. “Of course,” replies Sunak Will Sunak support indyref2? The SNP’s Alyn Smith says a poll showed 72% of Scots want to rejoin the EU – and asks the PM, in order to maintain credibility, how long can he deny Scotland’s democracy? PM asks the MP to…
Labour lost last election – PM PM responds by saying Starmer talks about mandates and elections but Labour tried to overturn the “biggest democratic vote in our country’s history” – a Brexit dig. He says the Tories’ mandate is based on the manifesto they were elected on, and reminds Labour they lost the last general election. He pledges to work for a stronger NHS, better schools, safer streets, control of borders and levelling up. ‘He…
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PMQs live stream: PM Rishi Sunak in the hot seat The new prime minister Rishi Sunak will face his first edition of PMQs today. He is Britain’s first British Asian PM and addressed the nation from outside No10. He met with King Charles on Tuesday where he was officially appointed PM. Rishi Sunak then embarked on his cabinet reshuffle – bringing together people from across the Tory party. He and his cabinet met for the…
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Keir Starmer accuses PM of doing ‘grubby deal’ with Braverman to secure Tory leadership Keir Starmer accuses PM of doing ‘grubby deal’ with Braverman to secure Tory leadership
But new PM suggests he will reimpose effective ban on onshore wind farms – which his predecessor wanted to remove But new PM suggests he will reimpose effective ban on onshore wind farms – which his predecessor wanted to remove
Suella Braverman returns to government’s top team days after quitting over a security breach Suella Braverman returns to government’s top team days after quitting over a security breach
The Independent – Voters demand election as Sunak claims mandate Summary of the front page The Independent says Rishi Sunak claimed he held a mandate for power as he stepped into 10 Downing Street to form his new government on Tuesday – but most voters want their say in a general election, exclusive polling shows. The number of signatures on The Independent’s petition for an election now passed 430,000. The front page features an image of…
A deadline for forming a new powersharing executive lapses on Friday. A deadline for forming a new powersharing executive lapses on Friday.
Metro – Kings can only get better Summary of the front page The Metro reports Prime Minister Rishi Sunak “launched a huge cabinet reshuffle to fix Liz Truss’s mistakes within hours of King Charles formally making him prime minister”. PM Sunak met King Charles III in Buckingham Palace’s 1844 Room on Tuesday as he was formally made prime minister. The front page features a large image of the pair shaking hands, as well as pictures…
The Guardian – PM’s reshuffle gamble on first day in charge Summary of the front page The Guardian says the new prime minister Rishi Sunak has taken a “gamble” by restoring Suella Braverman to the Home Office less than a week after she was sacked for a security breach. The paper reports on the cabinet reshuffle from the new PM on his very first day on the job. The front page also features an analysis which…
The Sun – At least I got rid of the other Mogg, Larry Summary of the front page The Sun says Rishi Sunak sacked 11 of his predecessor’s top team, including Jacob Rees-Mogg, after becoming the country’s first British Asian prime minister. The paper has a picture of the famous No10 cat Larry to report the “other Mogg” resigned as business secretary on Tuesday. The front page also reports on the latest celebrity news -…
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A look at the allegations that led to her sacking six days before Rishi Sunak resurrected her as Home Secretary. A look at the allegations that led to her sacking six days before Rishi Sunak resurrected her as Home Secretary.
Daily Mirror – Meanwhile in the real world Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror says multimillionaire Rishi Sunak has entered Downing Street while the British people are “in despair at the cost of living.” The paper uses its front page to highlight the cost of living crisis “real people” are facing as the new PM enters No10. The lead story looks at how some basic food items have risen almost two-thirds in price…
Daily Express – Undaunted Rishi vows to fix mistakes Summary of the front page The Daily Express says”Resolute” Rishi Sunak vowed to “earn the nation’s trust” by tackling the “profound” economic crisis facing the country, the Daily Express reports. A picture of the new PM delivering a speech outside No10 is featured on the front splash. The paper’s front page carries an image of King Charles along with a story about the new monarch’s dismay…
