Dominic Raab dodges questions on bullying allegations Figures that worked with you that I've spoken to have told me that your behaviour did amount to bullying, that your approach put the fear of God to quote someone into members of your staff. You insist you are not a bully, but do you accept that others think you are and are you confident that you're going to remain in your post in a few months time? Well, I've of course engaged with the inquiry and will not comment on it at all and certainly not comment on anonymous claims made through the media, which of course are in breach of the rules of the inquiry. Put it another way then, do you think you will be exonerated and remain in post? I've nothing more to say than I've already said at length. OK, so you're not sure you're going to be exonerated? It's an independent inquiry, I'm confident I've b...

UK agrees to give France £480m to tackle small boat crossings Rishi Sunak arriving in Paris, promising a new beginning. His predecessor couldn't say if Emmanuel Macron was a true ally. It's France's offender faux prime minister. This new prime minister in little doubt. The warmest of handshakes in the courtyard of the Elysees Palace. This is the first summit of its kind since 2018. Both leaders keen to show the world that this is a diplomatic bromance. A brief pose for the cameras, but soon alone together. The president and prime minister spent an hour in talks with no aides or officials in the room. Top of the agenda, small boats crossing the channel. In the last decade the UK has given over £250 million in funding to French authorities and they still keep coming. Rishi Sunak believes his predecessors took the wrong approach. If we're honest, the relationship betwee...

Summary: UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak accused of dishonesty for claiming the hospitality sector is thriving. Critics argue that rising inflation, energy bills, and interest rates make such claims hard to believe. Hospitality business owners counter the Prime Minister's statements, asserting that business is far from 'good.' The industry demands concrete measures to address increasing costs and decreasing profits. Debates continue on the real impact of government policies on the hospitality sector's well-being. ...

Rishi Sunak to launch new bill to ending asylum seeker claims from small boat arrivals | 5 News If the government gets its way, people arriving like this will not be allowed to claim asylum in future. They'll be sent to a safe country like Rwanda where the government's done a deal and they will be banned from coming here for life. The principle is those seeking asylum should only come through government sponsored schemes. Let's not forget that many people that are on these boats have traveled through a variety of safe countries to get here and we've got to ensure that we've got enough support for our people that are here in the UK. We've taken 450,000 plus people via those safe routes since 2015 but I don't think that we should be allowing the illegal routes to continue. The current system is clearly struggling. Last year more than 45,000 people crossed the...

By-Elections: Rishi Sunak's Conservatives Lose Two Seats Summary: The Liberal Democrats secured a historic victory in Summerton and Froome, a traditionally Conservative constituency. Labour gained ground in Yorkshire and Uxbridge and South Ruislip, overturning a safe Tory seat in the latter. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives suffered significant setbacks, raising concerns about their chances in the upcoming general election. The resignation of three Conservative...

Tata Group to Invest £4 Billion in UK Electric Car Battery Factory, Creating Thousands of Jobs Summary: Tata Group announces £4 billion investment in a new UK electric car battery factory. The investment is expected to create thousands of jobs and make the factory one of Europe's largest battery production facilities. Chancellor Rishi Sunak praises the investment as a 'fantastic vote of confidence' in the UK economy. Factors influencing Tata's decision include the quality of skilled workers, the competitive tax regime, and supportive government policies. The location of the Gigafactory is yet to be disclosed. Prime Minister remai...

Zelenskyy Tours Europe as Ukraine Prepares Counteroffensive Against Russia Denied the opportunity to address Eurovision on Saturday, Vladimir Zelensky has nevertheless been granted audiences with some of Europe's most powerful leaders in the last few days. A warm embrace between the Ukrainian President and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday morning at Chekars. British admiration meeting with Ukrainian gratitude. Winston Churchill made many of his famous speeches in World War Two from this room. And in the same way today, your leadership, your country's bravery and fortitude are an inspiration to us all. You did a lot. Your government and His Majesty, the King and of course your people, your society where we're a temple from all our hearts from Ukrainians. The UK will provide Ukraine with air defence missiles and attack drums, in addition to the storm shadow long range ...

Summary: The Prime Minister is reviewing the necessity of low traffic neighbourhoods in response to public concerns about green policies . Oxford 's experience with LTNs has resulted in mixed reactions, with some residents expressing frustration and businesses facing challenges. The debate over LTNs is not limited to Oxford , as London is also expanding its ultra-low emission zone , garnering both support and opposition from different political parties. While some residents praise low traffic neighbourhoods for creating safer and cleaner living spaces, others argue that the schemes merely displace traffic and pollution . ...

Summary: Rishi Sunak defends his strategy to tackle inflation in an exclusive interview with ITV News, stressing responsible borrowing . Sunak acknowledges the role of the government in curbing inflation and highlights the potential negative impact of excessive borrowing on long-term economic stability . Sunak discusses the effects of interest rate rises and emphasizes the importance of sustainable pay increases tied to productivity growth. Sunak confirms the government's commitment to the triple lock policy for pensions and expresses his intent to support individuals facing inflation -related pressures. Sunak addresses ca...

Summary: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls for a major shake-up of the university system by imposing a cap on low-quality degrees. Data shows 66 providers have low graduate progression to high-skilled employment or further study after graduating. The government's plan will be implemented in 2025, leading to debates about its timing and effectiveness. Students' opinions are divided, with some emphasizing equal treatment of all degrees and the importance of pursuing one's passion. ...

Summary: Jacob Rees-Mogg calls on the BBC to apologize for a story that was reported incorrectly. Rees-Mogg discusses the recent by-election results and the need to engage Tory voters for the upcoming general election. He advocates for getting rid of costly policies, reducing taxes, and lowering government spending. Rees-Mogg clarifies his support for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak while expressing his role as a backbencher to discuss and critique policies. The interview addresses the banking story involving Nigel Farage and the BBC's business editor, emphasizing the need for accountability if client confidentiality was breached. ...

Summary: The Flickwick Town Council in Mid Bedfordshire is urging Nadine Dorries to resign 'immediately' following her previous announcement to step down. Despite her intention to resign on the 9th of June 2023, Dorries has not yet resigned, leading to frustration among her constituents. Mid Bedfordshire , a Conservative-held seat with a significant majority, will likely become a closely watched constituency in the event of a by-election . The Flickwick Town Council ...

Eurovision 2023: Decision to ban Volodymyr Zelenskyy from making address 'disappointing' So, very good morning to you, and I do want to talk about Eurovision in just a moment. But before we get on to that, a couple of stories around today that I want to ask you about. Firstly, comments by the former Conservative Home Secretary, Preeti Patel today, saying that Rishi Sunak needs to offer more hope and optimism for conservatism, or she says he risks presiding over a managed decline of the party and defeat of the next election. Is she right? So, you know, I have a marginal seat. I am reliant on the grassroots of the party to help me. They are determined, as I am, and I think most people within the party, to support the Prime Minister in the endeavours that he has to try and grow the economy and tackle the issues that are the people's priorities. So, I think what they want us t...

Summary: Dan Wootton labels the march towards net zero a 'hellscape' with policies like low traffic neighborhoods, green levy taxes, heat pumps, and vehicle bans. Both Labour and Conservatives face pressure to develop schemes that consider the needs of towns and cities across the UK. Pollster Matt Goodwin warns of a significant loss of support for the Conservatives and growing disillusionment among their voters. The UK leads in carbon emission reductions, prompting questions about the need for further stringent measures. ...

Migrant crossings: 'Can you stop the small boats?' Are you going to be able to stop the small boats? Well, that's our objective. We couldn't have been clearer in putting it as one of the five central promises of this government to stop the boats, secure our borders and bring fairness back to our asylum system. We're going to do everything in our power to achieve that, and ultimately, it will be for the public to decide at the next general election whether we've succeeded or not. But be in no doubt that the Prime Minister of the Home Section and I will do everything we can to achieve that goal. I'm just interested in listening to some of the language you're using there. It's your objective. You're going to do everything you can to achieve it, not saying, yeah, we are going to stop the small boats. We are going to stop the small boats, and we wi...

Summary: London Mayor Sadiq Khan faces pressure from opposition leader Keir Starmer over his plan to expand the ultra low emission zone (Ulez) across the entirety of London. Khan's proposal is seen as a revenue-generating tactic to offset the financial losses incurred by Transport for London (TFL) during pandemic lockdowns. The Uxbridge by-election resulted in an unexpected victory for the Tories, providing a boost to Chancellor Rishi Sunak. Critics argue that the Ulez expansion may disproportionately affect suburban families who rely on cars for daily activities. The Ulez charge is met with resistance from various segments of ...