Category: UK Politics

Raab bullying probe another ticking time bomb under PM Reuters By Chris Mason & Nick Eardley BBC political editor & political correspondent Days after the prime minister sacked his party chairman, another staffing time bomb is ticking under his government. Ministers tell us privately they expect Rishi Sunak’s deputy, Dominic Raab, to be the next… Continue reading Raab bullying probe another ticking time bomb under PM

Rishi Sunak under pressure over what he knew about claims against Dominic Raab This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Chas Geiger BBC News Rishi Sunak is under growing pressure to explain what he knew about the bullying allegations against Dominic Raab when… Continue reading Rishi Sunak under pressure over what he knew about claims against Dominic Raab

Dominic Raab: Union leader calls for suspension over bullying claims EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab should be suspended while he is investigated over bullying allegations, a civil service union leader has said. FDA general secretary Dave Penman told the BBC: “If that was any other employee… they would in all likelihood be suspended from… Continue reading Dominic Raab: Union leader calls for suspension over bullying claims

Dominic Raab: Third senior civil servant gives evidence to bullying probe EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News At least three senior civil servants who worked with Dominic Raab have given evidence to the inquiry into his behaviour. The BBC has been told one of them is Sir Philip Rycroft, who was permanent secretary… Continue reading Dominic Raab: Third senior civil servant gives evidence to bullying probe

Nadhim Zahawi: Sunak says he handled case decisively This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Rishi Sunak has defended his handling of Nadhim Zahawi’s sacking, arguing he followed “the right process”. An investigation by the PM’s ethics adviser found Mr Zahawi had breached the… Continue reading Nadhim Zahawi: Sunak says he handled case decisively

Nadhim Zahawi committed a serious breach of ministerial code, says Sunak EPA Nadhim Zahawi has been sacked as Tory Party chairman after an inquiry by the PM’s ethics adviser found he had failed to disclose that HMRC was investigating his tax affairs. The PM said Sir Laurie Magnus’s inquiry made clear there had been a… Continue reading Nadhim Zahawi committed a serious breach of ministerial code, says Sunak

Clare Drakeford: Wife of Wales’ FM Mark Drakeford dies suddenly Getty Images Clare Drakeford, the wife of Wales’ First Minister Mark Drakeford, has died suddenly, the Welsh government has said. A spokesman confirmed the news with “deep sadness”. He added: “The thoughts of everyone in the Welsh government are with the family at this time… Continue reading Clare Drakeford: Wife of Wales’ FM Mark Drakeford dies suddenly

Jeremy Hunt says significant tax cuts in Budget unlikely This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Dearbail Jordan Business reporter, BBC News Jeremy Hunt has warned it is “unlikely” that there will be room for any “significant” tax cuts in the Budget. The… Continue reading Jeremy Hunt says significant tax cuts in Budget unlikely

No penalties for ‘innocent’ tax errors, HMRC boss says PA Media There are no penalties for “innocent” tax errors, the boss of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has told MPs. Appearing before a Commons committee, Jim Harra was pressed on issues around the tax affairs of Nadhim Zahawi. The Conservative Party chairman is facing calls… Continue reading No penalties for ‘innocent’ tax errors, HMRC boss says

Stop using hotels to house migrant children, say charities Getty Images By Mark Easton, home editor & Andre Rhoden-Paul BBC News More than 100 charities have written to Rishi Sunak calling for an end to housing child asylum seekers in hotels, after about 200 went missing. The organisations warned the prime minster that children were… Continue reading Stop using hotels to house migrant children, say charities