UN calls on Rishi Sunak to scrap Rwanda plan
The United Nations Human Rights Committee urged the PM to drop the legislation, but Government sources accused the UN of ‘double standards’ on Rwanda.
Major Tory donor and four Conservative MPs given honours
Tory senior treasury Mohamed Mansour, who gave £5 million to the party, has been awarded a knighthood.
Churches warned of ‘potential damage’ over involvement in asylum cases
Home Secretary James Cleverly called in Christian leaders in the wake of the Abdul Ezedi case.
UK backs UN resolution calling for Ramadan ceasefire in Gaza
The UK believes a humanitarian ceasefire would allow the release of the hostages held by Hamas and provide a way for aid to get in to Gaza.
Owen Jones quits Labour to back new movement supporting Greens and independents
The author and columnist said he wants to offer an alternative to Sir Keir Starmer’s party in key seats.
Rwanda Bill set for parliamentary showdown as Sunak eyes flights this spring
The Prime Minister said he was sticking to his timeline for the Rwanda scheme despite the prospect of a parliamentary battle.
Sunak insists Tories are united despite speculation about plot to oust him
Rishi Sunak said he was focused on improving the economy rather than ‘Westminster politics’.
Sunak says ‘nothing has changed’ in his thoughts on election timing
Rishi Sunak said it remained his assumption that he would call the election in the second half of 2024 amid speculation about a May polling date.
Hunt cuts national insurance in pre-election Budget giveaway
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said the 2p reduction would mean the ‘lowest effective personal tax rate since 1975’.