Category: UK Politics

I regret Williamson job ended in resignation, says Rishi Sunak This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Rishi Sunak has said he regrets Sir Gavin Williamson’s ministerial appointment ended in resignation amid bullying claims against him. The prime minister said Sir Gavin had been… Continue reading I regret Williamson job ended in resignation, says Rishi Sunak

Gavin Williamson: Rishi Sunak faces questions following resignation By Christy Cooney BBC News Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing questions about his judgement following the resignation of cabinet minister Sir Gavin Williamson after bullying claims. Mr Sunak is set to face MPs at Prime Minister’s Questions and is expected to be asked when he learned… Continue reading Gavin Williamson: Rishi Sunak faces questions following resignation

Sir Gavin Williamson reported to bullying watchdog Reuters By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News Sir Gavin Williamson has been reported to Parliament’s bullying watchdog over abusive messages to a colleague. Leaked messages show Tory minister Sir Gavin threatening ex-chief whip Wendy Morton and accusing her of excluding some MPs from the Queen’s funeral. Separately… Continue reading Sir Gavin Williamson reported to bullying watchdog

COP27: We cannot go wobbly on climate change, says Boris Johnson This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Andre Rhoden-Paul BBC News Boris Johnson has said nations cannot “go weak and wobbly” on climate change targets, as he attended COP27 in Egypt. Speaking… Continue reading COP27: We cannot go wobbly on climate change, says Boris Johnson

Sunak aware Gavin Williamson faced bullying claim, says MP Reuters Rishi Sunak is facing claims he knew Sir Gavin Williamson was facing a complaint of bullying the day before he appointed him a cabinet minister. Ex Chief Whip Wendy Morton has told the BBC she raised concerns about text messages sent by Sir Gavin last… Continue reading Sunak aware Gavin Williamson faced bullying claim, says MP

Climate change: Decarbonising UK public buildings to cost £25-30bn Getty Images By Philippa Wain Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg The cost of decarbonising UK public sector buildings is estimated to be £25-30bn, government figures show. The amount was revealed following a Freedom of Information request by the Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg show. The government said the… Continue reading Climate change: Decarbonising UK public buildings to cost £25-30bn

COP27: King Charles hosts meeting ahead of climate summit PA Media By Georgina Rannard BBC News Climate & Science King Charles III has hosted a reception to discuss tackling climate change, as global leaders prepare for the UN climate summit COP27. About 200 politicians and campaigners met at Buckingham Palace, including PM Rishi Sunak, US… Continue reading COP27: King Charles hosts meeting ahead of climate summit

Boris Johnson had backing to challenge Rishi Sunak, Sir Graham Brady confirms This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Boris Johnson had signed up enough MPs to mount a challenge to Rishi Sunak for the Conservative leadership, senior Tory Sir Graham Brady has confirmed.… Continue reading Boris Johnson had backing to challenge Rishi Sunak, Sir Graham Brady confirms

Tory MP Andrew Bridgen facing suspension from Commons Getty Images Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen is facing a Commons suspension after breaching lobbying rules “on multiple occasions and in multiple ways”. The cross-party Standards Committee found he had displayed a “very cavalier” attitude to the rules. It called for him to be suspended for a total… Continue reading Tory MP Andrew Bridgen facing suspension from Commons

Rishi Sunak to review leadership campaign pledges Reuters Rishi Sunak will review the pledges he made during his summer Tory leadership campaign, No 10 has said. The prime minister will examine “whether now is the right time to bring them forward,” his spokeswoman said. Mr Sunak lost to Liz Truss in a ballot of Tory… Continue reading Rishi Sunak to review leadership campaign pledges