Category: UK Politics

Nadine Dorries says sinister forces stopped her peerage PA Media By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News Former cabinet minister Nadine Dorries has said “sinister forces” denied her a seat in the House of Lords. The MP was one of Boris Johnson’s close allies who didn’t appear on the former PM’s resignation honours list. In… Continue reading Nadine Dorries says sinister forces stopped her peerage

Boris Johnson asked me to overrule peer vetting, says Rishi Sunak PA Media Rishi Sunak has accused Boris Johnson of asking him to “overrule” a panel tasked with vetting his appointments to the House of Lords. The House of Lords Appointments Commission (HOLAC) has confirmed it rejected eight of the former prime minister’s nominations. Mr… Continue reading Boris Johnson asked me to overrule peer vetting, says Rishi Sunak

Country wants to move on from Boris Johnson, says Shapps PA Media By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News The country “wants to move on” from Boris Johnson, Grants Shapps has said as he dismissed claims the former PM was the victim of a witch hunt. Mr Johnson resigned as an MP, saying he had… Continue reading Country wants to move on from Boris Johnson, says Shapps

Third by-election for Tories as Boris Johnson ally quits Getty Images By Chris Mason, Political Editor, Helen Catt, Political Correspondent & Suzanne Leigh BBC News An ally of Boris Johnson has resigned “with immediate effect”, triggering a third by-election for the Tories. Nigel Adams, MP for Selby and Ainsty, has stood down but did not… Continue reading Third by-election for Tories as Boris Johnson ally quits

Boris Johnson rewards key allies in resignation honours list Getty Images By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Some of Boris Johnson’s closest allies – including Priti Patel and Jacob Rees-Mogg – have been rewarded with peerages and other awards in the former PM’s honours list. Former secretaries of state Simon Clarke and Mr Rees-Mogg were knighted,… Continue reading Boris Johnson rewards key allies in resignation honours list

Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden announce green funding agreement Reuters By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News UK firms could gain access to US green funding as part of plans to boost UK and US ties announced by Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden. The pair unveiled the Atlantic Declaration, to strengthen economic ties between the… Continue reading Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden announce green funding agreement

Green Party MP Caroline Lucas to stand down at next election Getty Images By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Caroline Lucas, the Green Party’s former leader and only MP, has announced she will stand down at the next general election. Ms Lucas said the pressures of her role meant she had not been able to focus… Continue reading Green Party MP Caroline Lucas to stand down at next election

I’m not worried about Covid inquiry messages, says Rishi Sunak This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Paul Seddon Politics reporter Rishi Sunak says he is not worried about being embarrassed by messages seen by the Covid inquiry, despite a legal wrangle over… Continue reading I’m not worried about Covid inquiry messages, says Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak to raise trade issues in US talks with Joe Biden Rishi Sunak By Joshua Nevett & Paul Seddon BBC Politics Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he expects to discuss Joe Biden’s flagship package of investment in green industries when he meets the president during his trip to the United States. On the… Continue reading Rishi Sunak to raise trade issues in US talks with Joe Biden

Margaret Ferrier suspended from Commons over Covid rule breach UK Parliament MPs have voted to suspend Margaret Ferrier from the Commons for 30 days for breaching Covid lockdown rules. The move will almost certainly lead to a by-election in her Rutherglen and Hamilton West constituency. Ferrier won the seat for the SNP with a majority… Continue reading Margaret Ferrier suspended from Commons over Covid rule breach