Kemi Badenoch told Tory Eurosceptic MPs that only 20% of the EU legislation vowed to be scrapped by the Prime Minister by the end of the year will make it onto the Brexit Bonfire. The Trade Secretary told the European Research Group (ERG) that civil employees told her it would be difficult to eliminate all … Read more
Rishi Sunak is said to desire to reach a post-Brexit agreement with the EU on passport checks. The Prime Minister is thought to be considering a deal that would allow Britons to use E-gates while traveling to Europe amid its improving relationship with Brussels. The change would eliminate the need for manual checks, perhaps lessening … Read more
Despite a current police investigation into the SNP, Humza Yousaf wanted the authority to stage another independence referendum during his first meeting with Rishi Sunak yesterday night. Sunak was told by the new Scottish First Minister that he planned to “respect the democratic wishes” of the Scottish Parliament by passing the authorities to allow a … Read more
The Prime Minister brought up Sir Keir’s pension tax benefit as the head of the Crown Prosecution Service during their monthly Commons sparring session. During PMQs yesterday, Rishi Sunak mocked Sir Keir Starmer for producing his customised pension agreement from his time as Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The Prime Minister laughed as he brandished … Read more
Rishi Sunak is said to be planning a general election in autumn 2024 because he believes a later vote will give him the best chance of a surprise victory. Downing Street has tentatively scheduled general elections for October and November of next year. According to the Telegraph, going later in the year increases the likelihood … Read more
Rishi Sunak has reversed plans for deportation flights of illegal immigrants to Rwanda to begin this summer. During a Liaison Committee hearing in Parliament, the Prime Minister denied making the promise and stated that it will only happen “after legal hurdles have been cleared.” The Prime Minister’s remarks contrast sharply with a briefing given by … Read more
Politicians of South Asian heritage appear to be having a moment in the British Isles, with politicians claiming Indian and Pakistani ancestry holding several of the islands’ most powerful political offices. On Monday, Humza Yousaf was elected leader of Scotland’s ruling left-separatist Scottish National Party (SNP), and he will be sworn in as First Minister … Read more
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Brexit deal for Northern Ireland will be formally signed off on today at an official meeting in London, amid hopes that improved UK-EU relations will result in benefits elsewhere. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and European Commission President Maros Sefcovic will co-chair a meeting in which the UK and EU will … Read more
Despite a rebellion from some Tory MPs and the DUP, Rishi Sunak’s new Brexit deal has passed its first Commons test. MPs approved regulations to implement the Stormont brake section of the Windsor Framework by a vote of 515 to 29, with a majority of 486. According to the division list, 22 Conservative MPs voted … Read more
According to newly released documents, Rishi Sunak paid £432,493 in tax during the fiscal year 2021/22. According to the Prime Minister’s tax return, he paid £325,826 in capital gains tax and £120,604 in UK income tax on a total income of £329,561. Sunak revealed his tax returns for the previous three years after facing scrutiny … Read more