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Has small boats united the Tories?
MPs voted through the second reading of the Illegal Migration bill last night with a 62-vote majority. There was a handful of Tory MPs that abstained from voting but importantly, despite threats of a…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Is Rishi right about China?
Today Rishi Sunak's diplomacy is taking centre stage. He is currently in San Diego for talks with President Biden and the government has just released its refreshed Integrated Review, which includes …
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Does the triumph of Gary Lineker spell disaster for the BBC?
Two stories dominated the news agenda over the weekend, one concerning a household name and the other involving a bank which – before Sunday – few had heard of. What is the political significance of …
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Should Sunak block Boris Johnson's honours list?
Boris Johnson is reportedly cutting the number of names on his honours list from 100 to 60 (still much higher than the average honours list for former prime ministers). This is a Tory sleaze scandal …
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Will Sunak’s charm offensive with Macron work?
Rishi Sunak was in Paris today meeting with President Emmanuel Macron. The pair unveiled a new deal to stop the Channel crossings as part of the first Franco-British summit for five years. Will the n…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Is Labour saying anything new on childcare?
The shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson is giving a speech to centre-right think tank Onward today, all about childcare. But is the party actually saying anything new on the issue? Cindy Yu…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Coffee House Scots: can the SNP stop the infighting?
We had the first televised hustings for the leadership of the SNP last night, and it was a fiery affair to say the least. Will the lack of party unity end up costing the SNP?
Lucy Dunn speaks to Ka…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Is time running out for Simon Case?
It's been reported that more damaging messages sent by Cabinet Secretary Simon Case during the pandemic will surface in the Daily Telegraph's Lockdown Files, leading to speculation over whether he wi…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Will Sunak's small boats plan make any difference?
Suella Braverman unveiled the Illegal Migration Bill today in the Commons. The Home Secretary said that Britain had been 'taken for a ride', as she revealed the government's plan to detain asylum see…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Can Rishi stop small boats?
Tomorrow the government is set to deliver its plan the tackle small boats, legislation Rishi Sunak has been promising since before Christmas. Is Rishi about to get tough on immigration?
Also on the …
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago