The Reform's Richard Tice claims that Sunak is not a Conservative but a socialist
Sunak set for week-long blitz of announcements amid talk of no-confidence vote and summer election. After weeks of criticism about an empty legislative agenda, he will seek to take back control with news conferences, interviews and announcements. Mr Sunak is set to launch a series of announcements this week.
Reform's Richard Tice predicts a'realignment' of the right at the election. He says Sunak is not a Conservative but a'socialist' and 'wasteful' government spending. Mr Tice says the right will protest at the prime minister's policies of higher taxes and spending.
'World waits on Iran' and Sunak gets tough on benefits. The newspapers join the world in watching and wondering how Israel and Iran will respond to each other's attacks. Sunak: Sunak wants to get tough on the benefits of the state of Israel and the economy.
Sunak says people are not three times sicker than before he came to power. Sunak on benefits: We need to be more ambitious. Sunak: 'We need to get more ambitious' PM says people need to see more ambitious benefits package. PM: We are not only three times more sick than before we came into power.
Peers pass four amendments inserting safeguards into bill, including exempts migrants who helped British troops. Peers also pass amendments exempting migrants who help British troops from Rwanda. Sunak faces final showdown with Lords over Rwanda bill – UK politics live. Sunak face final showdown over Rwanda.
Sir Keir Starmer questions how the PM will fund the planned end of National Insurance. Sunak: Our plan is working, delivering a brighter Britain. Sir Starmer: National Insurance will be abolished in 2015, but it will not be a free tax break to save the taxpayer.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is currently engaged in negotiations with world leaders to establish a way forward. Tory MPs are calling for more sanctions and other steps to be taken against Iran. Sunak putting international diplomacy before appeasement of frustrated backbenchers. Backbenchers want more sanctions against Iran but Sunak wants diplomacy.
Rwanda, the economy, local elections and anti-smoking measures are the main four issues in Rishi Sunak's inbox this week. Rwanda and the economy will be the main issues in the spotlight for Sunak this week's column. Sunak faces his own domestic battles in Rwanda, Rwanda and local elections.
Rishi Sunak still confident he can deliver on his pledge to'stop the boats' despite record start to 2024. Downing Street said it was a record start for migrant Channel crossings. Sunak confident he will deliver on pledge to stop the boats despite record numbers of migrants crossing.
Sunak and Starmer share contrasting Easter messages ahead of general election face-off. It’s a time to ‘pause and reflect’, says Prime Minister, while Labour leader declares festival is ‘a time of optimism and new beginnings’.
Sunak: Can anything save Sunak? Sunak's job is in jeopardy. Sunak has been dogged by corruption since his resignation in 2010. He has been accused of corruption in the past, but has not been indicted. He says Sunak will be a victim of corruption, but he has been spared.