Patrick Daly
Politics
Rishi Sunak to urge Tory MPs plotting against him to ‘pull together’
Speculation is rife that rebel Conservative MPs are lining up potential successors to replace the Prime Minister should he face a no confidence test.
By Patrick Daly
20 Mar 2024
Politics
Labour to put party position on Israel-Hamas conflict to potential vote
Sir Keir Starmer’s party also said it is ‘not going to be engaging’ with an SNP amendment demanding a ceasefire in the Middle East.
By Patrick Daly
14 Nov 2023
Politics
Truss-backed economists say minimum wage is ‘destroying jobs’
Plans to increase the minimum wage will be a ‘significant drag on the economy’, according to The Growth Commission.
By Patrick Daly
14 Nov 2023
Politics
Braverman suggests she struck deal with Sunak to help him become PM
The right-wing Tory said she accepted his offer to return as home secretary on the back of ‘certain conditions’.
By Patrick Daly
14 Nov 2023
Politics
Army veteran Cleverly backed to deliver Sunak’s domestic priorities
James Cleverly was announced as the successor to Suella Braverman after she was sacked as home secretary on Monday.
By Patrick Daly
13 Nov 2023
Politics
Tory MP Lee Anderson apologises to doctor for strike tweet
The Ashfield MP has agreed to pay into the BMA’s strike fund, assisting junior doctors during industrial action
By Patrick Daly
6 Nov 2023
Politics
Sunak urged to investigate claims surrounding alleged rapist Tory MP
It comes after a former party chairman reportedly told police that an unnamed MP had carried out numerous assaults.
By Patrick Daly
6 Nov 2023
Politics
Burnley council leader and 10 others quit Labour over Starmer’s Gaza position
The councillors said they ‘cannot remain in a party that is not doing enough while innocent people are being killed’.
By Patrick Daly
5 Nov 2023
Politics
Britons in Gaza forced to wait for escape as Rafah crossing remains shut
The Foreign Office said it is continuing to press for the key border route to be reopened to foreign nationals.
By Patrick Daly
5 Nov 2023
Politics
Tories have zero tolerance for sexual misconduct, says deputy PM
It comes after a letter, obtained by The Mail On Sunday, accused an unnamed MP of numerous assaults
By Patrick Daly
5 Nov 2023
Politics
UK hopeful Rafah crossing will reopen to allow Britons out of Gaza, says Dowden
The route out of the bombarded territory for foreign nationals was closed on Saturday.
By Patrick Daly
5 Nov 2023
Politics
Antisemitism should be treated with same abhorrence as other racism – Dowden
The Deputy Prime Minister said he was ‘disappointed’ that the same ‘moral indignation’ shown during Black Lives Matter protests had not materialised.
By Patrick Daly
5 Nov 2023
Politics
‘Huge amount to learn’ from Greece on migrant deterrence - Braverman
The Home Secretary said there is no suggestion the UK could use push-back tactics on migrant boats in the English Channel
By Patrick Daly
5 Nov 2023
Politics
UK presses for Rafah crossing to reopen to allow trapped Britons out of Gaza
The Foreign Office said it is ‘vital that the safe passage of people, including all foreign nationals’ can continue.
By Patrick Daly
5 Nov 2023
Politics
Protesters who vandalise the Cenotaph should be put into jail, says Braverman
The Home Secretary said elements of pro-Palestine demonstrations were turning into ‘hate marches’.
4 Nov 2023
Politics
Rishi Sunak says King’s Speech will strengthen British society
The King’s Speech will set out the legislative programme for the next session of Parliament.
By Patrick Daly
4 Nov 2023
Politics
Braverman rails against ‘nuisance’ homeless tents blighting British streets
The Home Secretary said rough sleepers occupying tents were ‘living on the streets as a lifestyle choice’.
By Patrick Daly
4 Nov 2023
Politics
Bob Stewart surrenders Tory whip as he considers racist abuse conviction appeal
Labour and the Liberal Democrats had called on the Prime Minister to remove Mr Stewart as a Conservative MP.
By Patrick Daly
4 Nov 2023
Politics
Hamas ‘preventing’ UK nationals from leaving Gaza, Biden security chief suggests
Jake Sullivan said the Palestinian militant group that rules Gaza was ‘making demands’ before allowing foreign nationals to travel to Egypt.
By Patrick Daly
30 Oct 2023
Politics
Ministers cut the amount of time offenders have to declare convictions
Offenders who have committed serious sexual, violent, or terrorist offences are excluded from the changes.
By Patrick Daly
30 Oct 2023
Politics
Son of partygate investigator Sue Gray announces bid to be Labour MP
Liam Conlon said he is running to be Labour’s candidate in a newly-created seat in south-east London.
By Patrick Daly
29 Oct 2023