Sam Blewett
Politics
Nadhim Zahawi: The millionaire MP
The MP who arrived in the UK as a child refugee with no English, built a fortune and rose to political stardom, is fighting for his career.
By Sam Blewett
12 Jan 2026
Business News
Rachel Reeves defends decision to allow unlimited bonuses for bankers
The shadow chancellor said she had heard the calls from company bosses to end the ‘chopping and changing’ seen under the Government.
By Sam Blewett
1 Feb 2024
Business News
Reeves refuses to clarify £28bn green spending pledge
Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves promised ‘iron discipline’ when it comes to the fiscal rules she has set out for a possible Labour government.
By Sam Blewett
1 Feb 2024
Politics
Labour will not hike corporation tax, vows Rachel Reeves
She also promised a room of 400 bosses at Labour’s business conference in London ‘stability’.
By Sam Blewett
1 Feb 2024
Politics
Labour may not hit £28 billion green spending pledge, Jonathan Reynolds says
The shadow business secretary said it was unclear ‘if we can get there’.
By Sam Blewett
1 Feb 2024
Politics
33,000 asylum seekers face deportation to Rwanda under £240m scheme
The Home Secretary says numbers remain 'uncapped' as part of the Prime Minister's Rwanda policy
By Sam Blewett
31 Jan 2024
Politics
Sunak urged to act on migration as UK population projected to hit nearly 74m
Suella Braverman, the sacked home secretary, is calling for action from Rishi Sunak.
By Sam Blewett
30 Jan 2024
Politics
Kemi Badenoch ally says ‘Evil Plotters’ group claim is ‘silly gossip’
The Business Secretary is reportedly part of a WhatsApp group with the title, despite telling Tory rebels to back Rishi Sunak.
By Sam Blewett
30 Jan 2024
Politics
UK will consider recognising Palestinian state to help end conflict – Cameron
The Foreign Secretary discussed how to make the process ‘irreversible’.
By Sam Blewett
30 Jan 2024
Politics
Sunak says intermittent fasting is an ‘important discipline for me’
The Prime Minister said that fasting is good for his ‘balanced lifestyle’
By Sam Blewett
30 Jan 2024
Politics
Sunak urges Iran to de-escalate after militia drone strike kill US troops
Three troops were killed and at least 34 injured.
By Sam Blewett
29 Jan 2024
Politics
Tory chairman teases two tax-cutting events amid election warnings for Sunak
Richard Holden touted cuts in March and ‘more of that later in the year’.
By Sam Blewett
26 Jan 2024
Politics
PM insists he is ‘making progress’ despite Tory warnings of electoral ‘massacre’
Rishi Sunak told Conservatives they should ‘stick with this plan’.
By Sam Blewett
25 Jan 2024
Politics
Ministers’ severance payouts under Truss and Johnson nearly £1m, analysis shows
A Labour tally after the final accounts were published showed ministerial severance payments had hit £933,086.
By Sam Blewett
25 Jan 2024
Politics
UK tells Netanyahu of two-state need amid ‘unimaginable’ suffering
The Foreign Secretary reiterated his call for an ‘immediate humanitarian pause’ during their meeting in Jerusalem
By Sam Blewett
25 Jan 2024
Politics
Cameron tells Israeli PM Netanyahu of need for two-state solution
The Foreign Secretary reiterated his call for an ‘immediate humanitarian pause’.
By Sam Blewett
24 Jan 2024
Politics
No one likes the guy yelling ‘iceberg’, says Tory who called for Sunak’s ousting
Former Cabinet minister Sir Simon Clarke faced a backlash from Tory colleagues for demanding the Prime Minister’s replacement.
By Sam Blewett
24 Jan 2024
Politics
Sunak schedules debate for MPs – but no vote – after second strike on Houthis
The Prime Minister is allowing for a ‘general debate’ on the RAF taking part in the air strikes on Wednesday.
By Sam Blewett
23 Jan 2024
Politics
Conservatives face 1997-style electoral wipeout, major poll suggests
A YouGov survey of 14,000 people indicates Labour could be on course for a 120-seat majority.
By Sam Blewett
15 Jan 2024
Politics
UK to send 20,000 troops to largest Nato exercise since the Cold War
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps will announce the deployment to provide ‘vital reassurance against the Putin menace’
By Sam Blewett
15 Jan 2024
Politics
Sunak faces pressure to toughen Rwanda Bill from Badenoch and Anderson
The Prime Minister is facing crunch votes on his flagship asylum legislation this week.
By Sam Blewett
14 Jan 2024