Category: UK Politics

UK has no alternative to Bank interest rate rises to calm inflation – Hunt By Michael Race & Faisal Islam Business reporter and Economics editor, BBC News The UK has “no alternative” but to hike interest rates in a bid to tackle rising prices, the chancellor has said. Jeremy Hunt said inflation – the rate… Continue reading UK has no alternative to Bank interest rate rises to calm inflation – Hunt

Boris Johnson sends last-ditch letter to Partygate inquiry Getty Images By Helen Catt & Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Boris Johnson has submitted a last-ditch letter to the MPs investigating whether he misled Parliament over lockdown parties, as they prepare to publish their findings. The privileges committee said it was “dealing with” submissions received from the… Continue reading Boris Johnson sends last-ditch letter to Partygate inquiry

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