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Did the NHS need a service at Westminster Abbey?
The NHS marks its 75th anniversary today, and in Westminster, both Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer attended a service at Westminster Abbey in honour of the organisation. James Heale talks to Katy Balls …
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Rishi Sunak’s Tory approval ratings turn negative
Rishi Sunak’s personal approval rating among Tory members has turned negative for the first time in his premiership. Why is the Prime Minister becoming more unpopular in his party? Should he be worri…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Who are the New Conservatives?
A group of 25 Tory MPs, calling themselves the New Conservatives, have launched a plan that they say will cut net migration from 606,000, last year's figure, to 226,000, the figure in 2019. Temporary…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 02/07/23
The government unveils its plans for the future of the NHS. But its progress on the healthcare problems of today is called into question. Can the NHS withstand the pressure that today's society place…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Why is the NHS in such a bad way?
Next week is the NHS's 75th birthday. Why is the health service in such a poor state? Are the Tories selling it off? And is there any hope for its future?
Max Jeffery speaks to Kate Andrews and Isab…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Does Zac Goldsmith's resignation matter?
Zac Goldsmith has resigned as a minister, and says he quit because Rishi Sunak is 'simply uninterested' in the environment. It comes a day after Goldsmith was named by the Privileges Committee as one…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Is Rishi's Rwanda plan dead?
It never rains but it pours for Rishi Sunak, as the Court of Appeal has today ruled against his Rwanda plan, raising concerns about the safety of asylum seekers. It now looks as though Rishi could be…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Korski drops out after groping claims. Now what?
Daniel Korski, the former David Cameron aide who was standing to be the Conservative candidate for London mayor, has dropped out of the race after a woman claimed he groped her in a meeting in 2013. …
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
What happened at Hancock’s Covid grilling?
Matt Hancock gave evidence at the Covid inquiry today. The former health secretary said that ‘the doctrine was wrong’, care home preparation was ‘terrible’ and improper planning was an ‘absolute trag…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Is the economy wearing Rishi Sunak down?
As mortgage rates surge and a new Opinium poll finds Labour’s lead has jumped to 18 points, Rishi Sunak appeared on Laura Kuenssberg’s BBC show to insist that his plan is the right one. But was his s…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago