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
David Cameron tells Republicans they must back Ukraine
The Foreign Secretary urged allies not to tell Kyiv they should negotiate with the Russian President during a visit to Washington DC.
By Sam Blewett
6 Dec 2023
Politics
Immigration minister Robert Jenrick quits after new Rwanda legislation unveiled
Rishi Sunak was angering some on the right of his party by not opting out of the European Convention on Human Rights.
By Sam Blewett
6 Dec 2023
Politics
Sunak risks angering Tory right as Rwanda legislation unveiled
The draft Bill does not go as far as providing powers to dismiss the European Convention on Human Rights, as hardliners including sacked home secretary Suella Braverman have demanded
By Sam Blewett
6 Dec 2023
Politics
Salary requirement for skilled migrant workers hiked to £38,700
The announcement came after net migration figures hit a record high
By Sam Blewett
4 Dec 2023
Politics
Sunak to give upbeat speech on the economy ahead of Autumn Statement
In a speech in London, the Prime Minister will celebrate having halved inflation
By Sam Blewett
20 Nov 2023
Politics
David Lammy visits Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Mr Lammy will also meet with the Palestinian Authority’s deputy foreign minister Amal Jadu in the West Bank.
By Sam Blewett
19 Nov 2023
Politics
New Rwanda treaty seems unlikely to be ratified before new year
Rishi Sunak’s new deal aimed at getting his asylum policy off the ground is not believed to be coming before Wednesday’s autumn statement.
By Sam Blewett
19 Nov 2023
Politics
Hunt backs Sunak to solve ‘fearsomely complex’ challenges on Rwanda asylum plan
The flagship policy was deemed unlawful by the Supreme Court this week.
By Sam Blewett
19 Nov 2023
Money
Hunt warns against fuelling inflation but hints at tax cuts for businesses
The Chancellor seemed to downplay speculation that income tax could be reduced in his autumn statement on Wednesday.
By Sam Blewett
19 Nov 2023
Politics
Hunt warns of ‘difficult decisions’ on benefits but mulls inheritance tax cut
The Chancellor is being urged by northern Tories to focus on the lower paid with tax cuts instead of the wealthiest in the autumn budget.
By Sam Blewett
19 Nov 2023
Business News
Homes close to new pylons to be offered £1,000 off bills a year under Hunt plans
The move will come alongside plans to halve the time it takes to deliver new electricity networks to seven years.
By Sam Blewett
19 Nov 2023
Politics
Jeremy Hunt warns of ‘difficult decisions’ on benefits
The Chancellor could also cut taxes on businesses in Wednesday’s autumn statement.
By Sam Blewett
18 Nov 2023
Politics
Corbyn calls Hamas ‘terrorist group’
The former Labour leader had previously refused to call the militant group ‘terrorists’ despite repeated questioning
By Sam Blewett
18 Nov 2023
Politics
Jeremy Hunt says now is the moment for growth as he signals tax cuts
The Chancellor is considering cutting taxes on inheritance and businesses while squeezing benefits.
By Sam Blewett
18 Nov 2023
Politics
Jeremy Hunt says now is the moment for growth as he signals tax cuts
The Chancellor is considering cutting taxes on inheritance and businesses while squeezing benefits.
By Sam Blewett
17 Nov 2023
Business News
Jeremy Hunt considering squeezing benefits while cutting inheritance tax
Ministers have already announced a fresh welfare crackdown amid efforts to get people back into work under a toughened sanctions scheme.
By Sam Blewett
17 Nov 2023
Politics
Lisa Nandy defends transgender support after JK Rowling attack
The Labour frontbencher said the furore ‘breaks my heart’ as she re-reads Harry Potter with her son following the author’s criticism.
By Sam Blewett
16 Nov 2023
Politics
Ministers ‘determined’ to get Rwanda removal flight off before the election
Home Secretary James Cleverly said a new treaty with Kigali could be ratified by Parliament in days rather than weeks.
By Sam Blewett
16 Nov 2023
Politics
Labour seeks to portray ‘unity’ after Starmer suffers major rebellion on Gaza
Jess Phillips was among the shadow ministers returning to the backbenches so they could back a ceasefire.
By Sam Blewett
16 Nov 2023
Politics
Sunak promises emergency legislation to prevent Rwanda ‘merry-go-round’
The Prime Minister vowed: ‘I will not allow a foreign court to block these flights.’
By Sam Blewett
15 Nov 2023