Category: UK Politics

Suella Braverman was warned over Manston migrant centre overcrowding PA Media By Nick Eardley & Vicki Young BBC Politics Suella Braverman failed to sign off on measures which could have eased pressure at a migrant processing centre, sources have told the BBC. The home secretary was warned by officials the government was acting outside the… Continue reading Suella Braverman was warned over Manston migrant centre overcrowding

Suella Braverman email could throw fresh doubt over security breach claims PA Media By Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg An email sent from Suella Braverman’s personal account on the day she had to resign over a security breach could throw fresh doubt over her claims about the speed with which she took action.… Continue reading Suella Braverman email could throw fresh doubt over security breach claims

Suella Braverman in denial over forced resignation, sources say EPA By Leila Nathoo BBC political correspondent Suella Braverman was “amazed” and “in denial” over being forced to resign for breaching the ministerial code, according to sources. Ms Braverman stood down as then PM Liz Truss’s home secretary on 19 October after admitting to a “technical… Continue reading Suella Braverman in denial over forced resignation, sources say

Rishi Sunak should sack Suella Braverman, says Keir Starmer ANDY RAIN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock Rishi Sunak should sack Home Secretary Suella Braverman as she could pose a security risk, Keir Starmer has said. The Labour leader said the new prime minister’s decision to re-appoint Ms Braverman six days after she was forced to quit over a security breach… Continue reading Rishi Sunak should sack Suella Braverman, says Keir Starmer

Decisions on spending cuts and tax rises are sober, officials say EPA By Ione Wells Political correspondent The chancellor and PM are facing “sober” decisions on potential spending cuts and tax rises, officials have told the BBC. In a meeting on Thursday, they were told that economic growth is forecast to be considerably lower than… Continue reading Decisions on spending cuts and tax rises are sober, officials say

Rishi Sunak demotes Truss allies as reshuffle continues EPA New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has demoted two allies of his predecessor Liz Truss, as he puts the final touches to his ministerial team. Anne-Marie Trevelyan has been moved from transport secretary to be a minister in the Foreign Office. Chris Philp, who was paymaster general,… Continue reading Rishi Sunak demotes Truss allies as reshuffle continues

James Cleverly defends return of Suella Braverman to Home Office EPA Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has defended the re-appointment of Suella Braverman as home secretary just days after she was forced to quit the job. Ms Braverman resigned last week after admitting two data breaches. Labour said her return to cabinet undermined new PM Rishi… Continue reading James Cleverly defends return of Suella Braverman to Home Office