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Liz Truss wanted government turned up to 11, says former aide

Liz Truss wanted government turned up to 11, says former aide PA Media By Chas Geiger BBC News Liz Truss took a “Spinal Tap approach” to government, with the volume turned up to 11, her former chief speechwriter has told the BBC. Asa Bennett said Ms Truss demanded “fast action” to put “rocket boosters” on… Continue reading Liz Truss wanted government turned up to 11, says former aide

Suella Braverman reappointment sets dangerous precedent – MPs

Suella Braverman reappointment sets dangerous precedent – MPs EPA The reappointment of Suella Braverman as home secretary – after she broke ministerial rules – sets “a dangerous precedent”, MPs have said. Ms Braverman was sacked from her role after leaking restricted material but given her job back just six days later, when Rishi Sunak became… Continue reading Suella Braverman reappointment sets dangerous precedent – MPs

Ex-FTX boss Bankman-Fried: ‘I didn’t try to commit fraud’

Ex-FTX boss Bankman-Fried: ‘I didn’t try to commit fraud’ By Ben Derico & James Clayton BBC News, San Francisco Sam Bankman-Fried, the former chief executive officer of crypto exchange FTX, has denied committing fraud. The man once hailed as a legendary figure in the crypto industry told The New York Times he had had a… Continue reading Ex-FTX boss Bankman-Fried: ‘I didn’t try to commit fraud’

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PMQs: Keir Starmer calls on Rishi Sunak to end ‘scandal’ of private school tax breaks

PMQs: Keir Starmer calls on Rishi Sunak to end ‘scandal’ of private school tax breaks This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to end the “scandal” of tax breaks for private schools.… Continue reading PMQs: Keir Starmer calls on Rishi Sunak to end ‘scandal’ of private school tax breaks

Richard Drax: Jamaica eyes slavery reparations from Tory MP

Richard Drax: Jamaica eyes slavery reparations from Tory MP Getty Images By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Jamaica is considering whether to seek compensation from a wealthy Conservative MP for his family’s historical role in slavery. Richard Drax’s ancestors were pioneers of the sugar and slave trades in the Caribbean about 400 years ago. The MP… Continue reading Richard Drax: Jamaica eyes slavery reparations from Tory MP

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Grant Shapps denies Tory split over onshore wind farms

Grant Shapps denies Tory split over onshore wind farms Getty Images By Becky Morton BBC political reporter Business Secretary Grant Shapps has denied there is a split in the Tory Party over onshore wind farms. In the summer leadership contest, Rishi Sunak had pledged to keep the effective ban on new onshore wind in England.… Continue reading Grant Shapps denies Tory split over onshore wind farms

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Dominic Raab: Bullying investigation extended to include third complaint

Dominic Raab: Bullying investigation extended to include third complaint This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Kate Whannel Political reporter, BBC News Rishi Sunak has asked for the investigation into alleged bullying by Dominic Raab to be expanded to include a third formal… Continue reading Dominic Raab: Bullying investigation extended to include third complaint

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