No 10 denies Sunak is Budget ‘backseat driver’ as Hunt hints at tax cuts
Downing Street was forced to deny suggestions that Rishi Sunak views his Chancellor as ‘timid as Jeremy Hunt promised a responsible Budget.
Sunak insists plans to reallocate HS2 funding will be ‘transformational’
The Prime Minister defended his decision to scrap the northern leg of the high-speed line and put money into local transport schemes.
Sunak prepared to defy European court over Rwanda despite judge’s warning
The president of the European Court of Human Rights said the UK had a clear legal obligation to comply with any interim injunctions issued by judges.
Rwanda asylum plan ‘in breach of international refugee law’ – UN
Sunak’s official spokesman has responded saying the PM "will not be deterred from a course of action that is backed by the British public".
Shapps insists Sunak can turn round Tory fortunes despite dire poll warnings
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said the Prime Minister’s party had a plan that was ‘starting to work’.
Government mulls new law to quash convictions of Horizon scandal subpostmasters
Justice Secretary Alex Chalk said ‘active consideration’ was being given to a new law to respond to the unprecedented miscarriage of justice.
James Cleverly jokes that date rape drugs aren’t illegal if you just use ‘a little bit’
The Home Secretary apologised for the ‘inappropriate’ joke made at a No 10 reception.
Laurence Fox loses only MP after Andrew Bridgen quits Reclaim Party
Bridgen joined the actor’s party in May after being expelled from the Conservatives.
Weekend appointment plan will deliver ‘serious reduction’ in NHS waiting lists – Labour
Sir Keir Starmer and shadow health secretary Wes Streeting are stepping up pressure on Rishi Sunak over his pledge to cut waiting lists.