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
Politics
Sunak says unaffordable pay rises are ‘short-sighted’ amid Cabinet pressure
The Prime Minister was facing calls to accept the public sector pay rises recommended by the independent review bodies.
By Sam Blewett
8 Jul 2023
UK
Hunt downplays tax cuts and admits inflation goal tougher than feared
The Chancellor said he must ‘double down’ to bring down prices rather than increase demand in the economy
By Sam Blewett
8 Jul 2023
Politics
MPs call for better aftercare for women who have traumatic births
Tory Theo Clarke shared her ‘terrifying’ experience in a call for more support
By Sam Blewett
7 Jul 2023
Politics
Biden to ‘compare notes’ with Sunak on Ukrainian fightback
The US President is also likely to raise the Northern Irish peace process when he meets the Prime Minister in the UK.
By Sam Blewett
7 Jul 2023
Politics
Activists interrupt Keir Starmer’s speech to demand ‘green new deal now’
The Labour leader was setting out plans to smash the ‘class ceiling’ by boosting poorer children’s education.
By Sam Blewett
6 Jul 2023
Politics
Sunak ‘concerned’ over price tag of rejoining EU science research scheme
The Prime Minister is seeking ‘value for money’ and is still considering a UK-based alternative to the collaboration scheme, said No 10.
By Sam Blewett
6 Jul 2023
Politics
Chris Pincher faces eight-week suspension after groping allegations upheld
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak may have another challenging by-election to fight.
By Sam Blewett
6 Jul 2023
Politics
Sports fans intervening with protesters ‘reasonable’, policing minister says
Two protests disrupted matches at Wimbledon on the third day of the tennis tournament.
By Sam Blewett
6 Jul 2023
Politics
Inquiry into groping claims against ex-Tory MP Chris Pincher to be published
He resigned and lost the Tory whip, meaning he now sits in the Commons as an independent.
By Sam Blewett
6 Jul 2023
Science
Draft deal on UK rejoining EU’s Horizon science scheme drawn up, sources say
The price tag could still prove to be a sticking point.
By Sam Blewett
5 Jul 2023
Politics
China tells Cleverly to stop ‘interfering’ in Hong Kong amid arrest warrants row
The Foreign Secretary criticised the warrants issued for eight pro-democracy activists living in exile.
By Sam Blewett
4 Jul 2023
Politics
Braverman to meet police and sporting leaders over Just Stop Oil protests
Ministers fear further ‘guerrilla protests’ will follow the action seen last week at the Ashes.
By Sam Blewett
4 Jul 2023
Politics
Sunak faces questioning by senior MPs on Liaison Committee
Questions on the cost-of-living pressures and the state of public services will feature.
By Sam Blewett
4 Jul 2023
Politics
Bankers summoned to watchdog as savings rates trail mortgage costs
The chief executives of HSBC, NatWest, Lloyds and Barclays are expected before the Financial Conduct Authority.
By Sam Blewett
3 Jul 2023
Politics
UK hits out at Hong Kong police’s warrants for arrests of exiled activists
A bounty of one million Hong Kong dollars has been offered for information leading to arrests.
By Sam Blewett
3 Jul 2023
Politics
Tory civil war burning as resigning minister Zac Goldsmith and Rishi Sunak clash
The Prime Minister accused the Tory peer of quitting after refusing to apologise for his role in criticising an inquiry into Boris Johnson.
By Sam Blewett
30 Jun 2023
Celebrity News
Tory Lee Anderson to get ticking off for using parliamentary roof to film promo
The Serjeant at Arms will be speaking to the MP over the clip for his £100,000-a-year TV show.
By Sam Blewett
29 Jun 2023
Celebrity News
Daniel Korski quits race to be Tory mayoral candidate after groping allegation
The Conservative continued to deny the claim but said he was quitting because of the pressure on his family.
By Sam Blewett
28 Jun 2023
Celebrity News
Groping allegation against Tory mayoral hopeful Korski ‘very serious’ – No 10
Downing Street indicated Rishi Sunak would urge any other complainants to come forward.
By Sam Blewett
28 Jun 2023
Celebrity News
Johnson’s ‘clear breach’ of the rules shows urgent need for reform – watchdog
The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments wrote to the Government outlining its concerns.
By Sam Blewett
27 Jun 2023