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Will Rishi axe the pensions triple lock?
Rishi Sunak has refused to commit to keeping the pensions triple lock in the next Conservative manifesto. What’s behind his equivocation? And, if the triple lock is ditched, will Labour follow suit? …
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
'Chinese spy' arrest – what we know so far
Over the weekend, it was reported that a parliamentary researcher was arrested on suspicion of spying for China. The accused has released a statement this morning claiming he is 'completely innocent'…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 10/09/23
Isabel Hardman hosts highlights from Sunday morning’s political shows. After Daniel Khalife's escape from HMP Wandsworth this week, the focus is on prisons. Did overcrowding and staff shortages contr…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Is Humza Yousaf a people-pleaser?
James Heale speaks to Katy Balls and Lucy Dunn for the latest update on Scottish politics. Humza Yousaf has been on a 'reset'. But critics claim the Scottish First Minister is simply rehashing Nicola…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
India trade deal: is this what Brexit was for?
Rishi Sunak has landed in Delhi ahead of the G20 summit this weekend. He will be hoping to smooth the way for a new free trade deal with India. What does a good result look like for the prime ministe…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Tories face ninth by-election – are they ruined?
The Conservative MP Chris Pincher has resigned following the Commons decision to refuse his suspension appeal. Follow Nadine Dorries's most recent resignation, this means the government faces their 9…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Was Truss doomed to fail?
It was the first PMQs since the summer recess today and Labour were on the attack, comparing the Tory government to 'cowboy builders' over the ongoing school concrete debate. Rishi Sunak replied by c…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Who’s to blame for the concrete crisis?
The government is struggling to change the story. After Gillian Keegan yesterday said, about the concrete crisis, that ‘everyone else has sat on their arse and done nothing’, the story has continued …
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Who's in and who's out as Keir reshuffles his shadow cabinet?
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has reshuffled his shadow cabinet but just who has made it in and who has been moved aside?
James Heale speaks to Katy Balls and John McTernan.
Produced by Oscar Edmo…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
How did the Tories not see the school concrete crisis coming?
Parliament is back from recess and the row which will be dominating MPs inboxes is the school concrete crisis, which has disrupted the start of term for over 100 schools. Why didn't the government ac…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago