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
Lee Anderson could back Tory right-wing rebel amendments to Sunak’s Rwanda Bill
The Prime Minister faces crunch Commons votes this week.
By Sam Blewett
14 Jan 2024
Politics
Starmer weakens pledges on military action votes and Saudi arms sales
The Labour leader insisted there is ‘no inconsistency’ with his past commitments and his position on the Yemen air strikes.
By Sam Blewett
14 Jan 2024
Politics
Lord David Cameron says he cannot remember Horizon briefings ‘in any detail’
The former prime minister has faced questions over the Post Office scandal.
By Sam Blewett
14 Jan 2024
Politics
Keir Starmer defends accepting Qatari private jet for talks with leader
He accepted the flight despite Labour attacking Rishi Sunak’s ‘private jet habit’.
By Sam Blewett
14 Jan 2024
Politics
David Cameron says he is not ‘after any other role’ after his surprise return
The Foreign Secretary said that ‘there’s no other agenda here’.
By Sam Blewett
14 Jan 2024
Politics
Sunak warned by three Tory right leaders they could vote against the Rwanda Bill
The Prime Minister faces a Commons showdown this week on his plans to ‘stop the boats’.
By Sam Blewett
13 Jan 2024
Politics
David Cameron hints Britain could strike again if Houthis continue attacking
The Foreign Secretary warned that the attacks on container ships could push up prices in the UK.
By Sam Blewett
13 Jan 2024
Politics
Britain congratulates Taiwan’s pro-sovereignty candidate in presidential vote
China, which claims Taiwan as its own, had portrayed the election as the choice between ‘war and peace’.
By Sam Blewett
13 Jan 2024
Politics
Britain tells Iran to ‘cease and desist’ after strikes on Tehran-backed Houthis
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said the world is ‘running out of patience’ with Iran.
By Sam Blewett
13 Jan 2024
Politics
Lock up Post Office individuals to blame for the Horizon scandal, minister says
Kevin Hollinrake argued it would be the ‘ultimate deterrent’.
By Sam Blewett
12 Jan 2024
Politics
Fresh missile attack reported after UK and US airstrikes on Houthi targets
A Navy initiative said a missile attack had been reported off the coast of Yemen.
By Sam Blewett
12 Jan 2024
Politics
Arise Sir Alan Bates? No 10 backs knighthood for Horizon campaigner
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s spokesman said the honour would be ‘common sense’.
By Sam Blewett
10 Jan 2024
Politics
Why is Paula Vennells handing back her CBE, and what role does the King have?
The former Post Office boss has bowed to pressure to announce she will hand back the honour.
By Sam Blewett
9 Jan 2024
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Ministers in talks with judges on clearing Post Office scandal victims
A Bill to quash subpostmasters’ convictions is one of the options being considered
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Andy Burnham tells Starmer ‘stick to your guns’ on £28bn green investment
Labour’s mayor in Greater Manchester said the plan is ‘not spending, this is investment in the future’.
By Sam Blewett
8 Jan 2024
Politics
Justice for Horizon scandal victims 'is highest priority'
Kevin Hollinrake says options are being considered 'with much more pace'
By Sam Blewett
8 Jan 2024
Politics
Sunak faces by-election as ex-energy minister quits over drilling legislation
Chris Skidmore said he would resign as an MP ‘as soon as possible’, paving the way for a by-election.
By Sam Blewett
5 Jan 2024
Politics
‘Squatter’ Sunak urged to call election after downplaying chance of spring vote
Sir Keir Starmer urged the Prime Minister to stop the ‘dithering and delaying’ after the Conservative indicated he would wait until later in the year.
By Sam Blewett
4 Jan 2024
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Sunak says he is working towards an election in the second half of the year
The Prime Minister said later in 2024 is his ‘working assumption’ as opposition figures press for a sooner vote.
By Sam Blewett
4 Jan 2024