The Labour Party is stepping up its attack on Government’s Procurement Bill, branding it a “charter for cronies” and claiming that £3.7 billion was handed out to Conservative Party “friends and donors” during the COVID pandemic. Ahead of today’s Commons Second
Parliament Politics Magazine- The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivered a keynote speech today, unveiling five promises which he believes will get Britain back on track. In what is widely seen an attempt to reset his embattled premiership he vowed to work
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing a new battle, this time in the House of Lords, which senior government sources suggest will attempt to frustrate government efforts to remove around 4000 pieces of EU legislation from
Conservative MPs have warned the Prime Minister that he will be committing “economic as well as political suicide” and kill off the Party’s chances of regaining ground on Labour if he raises fuel duty by 12pence per litre in the budget. The
Rishi Sunak’s unprecedented series of flip flops underlines the fundamental weakness of the Prime Minister and growing strength and confidence of Conservative rebels who have forced the Government into three major climbdowns this week. Mr Sunak has so far dropped his opposition
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ahead of tomorrow’s Autumn Statement, the Local Government Association (LGA) has warned Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, that councils are facing a huge black hole in their finances, equivalent to more than 20 per cent. The representative body,
The Prime Minister might well have been hoping that with the dramatic resignation of Gavin Williamson, last night, a linecould be drawn under the issue, however this was not to be the case. During a raucous PMQ’s Mr Sunak was forced
Westminster, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Labour Party will give MPs a “binding vote” on forcing the Prime Minister to disclose exactly what and when he knew about Suella Braverman’s security lapses when he re-appointed her as home secretary. Opposition MPs
In Liz Truss’ 45 days in power she introduced a botched budget which plunged the markets into chaos, sacked her Chancellor, and now has admitted defeat and resigned herself. It is abundantly clear that this Conservative government does not have a
Mr Sunak (42) is not just the youngest Prime Minister of Britain after he won the race to lead the Conservative Partybut is also the first leader of “colour” and one of the wealthiest. Born on 12 May 1980 in Southampton,
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Liz Truss has sensationally resigned as the leader of the conservative party after just 44 days in office. It means that the UK will get it 5th Prime Minister since 2010. In a short statement given
With the conservative party descending into chaos and fractional infighting, a petition calling on the return of Boris Johnson as Prime Minister has been signed by more than 10,000 conservative party members and supporters in just a couple of days. The
We have lost a chance to change economic direction, but we should not tear up the map just because the driver lost the way, writes Sammy Wilson MP Over the last two weeks we have witnessed political turmoil in Westminster which mirrors
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Following objections raised by the prime minister’s office, the government ultimately decided against launching a public information campaign on reduced use of energy this winter, as BBC is informed. A source said there is a fairly well-developed
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – In his farewell address to the nation, Boris Johnson compared himself to a booster rocket that has served its purpose. The departing prime minister said, “This is it folks,” while speaking to a packed crowd outside Downing
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Despite sexual misconduct allegations, a top Number 10 assistant and a cabinet minister are at the centre of Boris Johnson’s administration, Sky News’ investigation has found. Testimony of two women has been released by Sky News, giving
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Downing Street releases the list of ministers that have been appointed following the resignations of over 50 ministers in the past few days: Johnny Mercer MP: Minister of State (Minister for Veterans’ Affairs) Graham Stuart MP: Minister
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – With confirmation that Prime Minister Boris Johnson is resigning later today, the starting pistol has been fired on a leadership race, not only to be the next leader of the Conservative Party, but also the next Prime
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – According to No 10., prior to his appointment in February, Boris Johnson knew of “reports and speculation” regarding the alleged sexual misbehaviour of Chris Pincher, the former deputy chief whip. Following an accusation that he groped two
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Downing Street has come under pressure to release a letter from Lord Geidt, PM’s former ethics adviser, who abruptly quit without explaining. Lord Geidt was known to be dissatisfied with how Boris Johnson handled the Partygate, even
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Boris Johnson’s supporters will shift their attention to winning a vote of no confidence, acknowledging that they have little prospect of preventing one from being called. In a last-ditch effort of winning over his critics, the prime
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – With inflation hitting a 40-year high, runaway heating and fuel costs, and the rice of food on the rise, the cost-of-living crisis has become the defining domestic political issue and yet the Chancellor Rishi Sunak, has so
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Top officials who violated the Covid lockdown rules at the parties in and around Downing Street are to be named by Sue Gray. After the Met Police’s conclusion of their investigation, the senior civil servant is free
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – No 10 has said that PM Johnson has been informed he would face no further penalty after the Downing Street parties’ investigation was closed by the police. Carrie Johnson, Mr Johnson’s wife, will not face a second
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – When Boris Johnson speaks to Ukraine’s parliament later, he will call the country’s resistance to the Russian invasion its “finest hour.” He will also lay out the details of £300 million in additional military support in a
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – This morning, Boris Johnson is chairing the cabinet. Johnson will direct the ministers to focus on the cost of living crisis, according to a long press release from No. 10. The press releases from Downing Street are
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – As he began a two-day trip to India, Boris Johnson downplayed the dispute over a new Partygate inquiry, saying he is concentrating on “the things that matter.” On his first visit to India since becoming Prime Minister
LONDON, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Boris Johnson has sparked anger by abandoning plans to outlaw the heinous practise of LGBT conversion therapy. “The PM has agreed we should not move through with legislation,” according to a leaked Downing Street briefing paper viewed
LONDON, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Those people who attended lockdown-breaking parties in Whitehall and Downing Street will be issued 20 fines by the Metropolitan Police. However, the force has not published the names of those facing charges or the incidents to which
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Boris Johnson has stated that P&O Ferries looks to have broken the law when it abruptly laid off 800 employees, and that the government will pursue legal action. P&O Ferries’ parent firm, DP World, could face millions
LONDON (Parliament Politics magazine ) – The PM has said that he is “desperate” to visit Ukraine and that he has a genuine emotional connection with the people of Ukraine, claims the chair of the Tory party. Johnson was said to want
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Boris Johnson has said that the Russian president was in absolute panic because of a revolution in Moscow. It is for this reason he is trying so cruelly to smash out the budding flame of freedom in
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Shortly before the rugby match between Ireland and England on Saturday 12th March, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with Micheál Martin, Ireland’s taoiseach (Prime Minister). The two leaders discussed the Northern Ireland Protocol (which determines the
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – After No 10 seemed to open the door to fracking, Ed Miliband, the shadow energy secretary, advised Mr Johnson against bowing in to climate sceptics on the Conservative backbenchers. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the government is
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – According to Sky News, Downing Street has slammed the brakes on Home Office plans to let a larger number of Ukrainians fleeing their country to live in the UK. Priti Patel, the Home Secretary, came under fire
The United Kingdom has joined global forces in their political stance against Russia. Boris Johnson as said, “Punishing sanctions are meaningless until properly implemented, and these changes will allow us to pursue Putin’s allies in the UK with the full backing of the law,
LONDON (Parliament PoliticsMagazine) – As he prepares to welcome world leaders for discussions in Downing Street, PM Johnson claims Vladimir Putin is attempting to “rewrite the rules” of international order “by military force.” On Monday, Mark Rutte of the Netherlands and Canadian
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The government is speeding up plans to combat the movement of “dirty money” and limit the laundering of ill-gotten gains in the UK housing market. The move comes just days after the Russian President ordered the invasion
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner described Boris Johnson as a “edgy, naughty boyfriend” in an interview, admitting that Sir Keir Starmer is not as “racy” as the Prime Minister. She compares Mr Johnson to a “puppy” when
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – According to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the UK will respond firmly to Russia’s “unprovoked attack” on Ukraine. After Russia launched a military campaign in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region, the Prime Minister expressed his outrage. Mr Putin had
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Met’s survey asks respondents if they have a ‘reasonable excuse’ for attending lockdown gatherings. The first look at a Partygate questionnaire indicates that Downing Street insiders are being interrogated under duress – and asked if they
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Johnson has been dealt a new setback after a senior Tory contributor declared that he is ‘past point of no return.’ Boris Johnson will be hoping this morning that his mini-reshuffle yesterday will permit him to reset
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine): Boris Johnson’s four top advisers departed from Downing Street within hours of one other, putting the prime minister under increasing strain. Munira Mirza resigned in protest of Prime Minister Theresa May’s “scurrilous” attack on Sir Keir Starmer, Labour
The Sue Gray Report – Findings and Conclusions In the wake of the police’s recommendation that the Gray inquiry report be made public, MPs have begun to discuss their concerns about the process. But the inquiry itself has a limited remit and
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine): Boris Johnson has vowed to put up a fight as Prime Minister despite renewed calls for him to resign over Downing Street lockdown parties. MPs have yet to receive the conclusions of civil servant Sue Gray’s investigation into
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine): Boris Johnson is facing fresh pressure after Downing Street confirmed that workers gathered inside No 10 to celebrate his birthday during the first Covid wave when the country was on lockdown. According to ITV News, up to 30
Updating the Navy The UK Royal Navy’s Surface Combatant numbers will increase after the Integrated Review, with 6x Type 45 Destroyers, 8x Type 26 Frigates, 5x and a new unspecified number of Type 32 Frigates. The announcements of a fourth class of
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine): Some in Downing Street are concerned that the senior civil servant’s report may discover embarrassing material and will be published as soon as Monday. Rebel, according to sources, Tory MPs known as the “pork pie plotters” are considering
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine): A few of his would-be assassins have been persuaded to offer him a respite until the Whitehall “partygate” report is revealed, according to the PM’s backers. Boris Johnson is clinging to power defiantly, saying that he would not
Boris Johnson to Face No-Confidence Vote Over Lockdown Parties David Cameron says he would not rule out a no-confidence vote over lockdown parties but it is not the first time this has been done. The 1922 Committee organises a secret ballot
