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Will the Tories' mental health focus backfire?
As figures now show there are 2.8 million people claiming out-of-work benefits, Rishi Sunak gave a speech looking at welfare reform. But with more and more people off work for mental health related i…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Humza Yousaf quits – what next?
Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf has just announced his intention to resign. Lucy Dunn speaks to Katy Balls and Spectator contributor Iain Macwhirter about how the past few weeks have led to th…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 28/04/2024
Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning's political shows.
The prime minister is in a frustrated mood as he bats away questions about the general election. Dan Poulter has defected to…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Can Starmer do patriotism?
It was St George's Day this week, and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he has 'no time' for those who 'flinch' at the St George's flag. But how authentic is his patriotism?
Katy Balls speaks to …
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Can Humza Yousaf hang on?
Humza Yousaf faces the biggest crisis of his leadership to date – with his fate in the hands of former SNP leadership rival Ash Regan. Will Humza step down before he is pushed? Or is there a narrow g…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Is this the beginning of the end for Humza Yousaf?
After two and a half years in government together, Humza Yousaf has terminated the SNP’s governing pact with the Scottish Greens. The decision was rubber stamped at a hastily arranged meeting of the …
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Has Angela Rayner redeemed herself?
With Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer away, Oliver Dowden and Angela Rayner stepped in for PMQs today. Questions quickly turned to the long running row about Rayner's tax affairs. Did she redeem herself?…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Sunak’s Rwanda Bill finally passes parliament
After eight hours of debate on the Rwanda Bill, peers finally threw in the towel shortly after midnight. And with that, the Rwanda Bill became law, pending Royal Assent from the King. The two chamber…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Will there be a summer election?
This morning Rishi Sunak delivered a press conference making the case that the Rwanda Bill should become law today – and the government is ready for when it does. James Heale speaks to Katy Balls and…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Can things get worse for the SNP?
It's been quite the week for the SNP. Questions remain over the future of the Sandyford gender clinic, 'the tartan Tavistock'; the Scottish government ditched its flagship climate change target; and …
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago