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
Why was Rwanda policy blocked by courts and what is Sunak’s Plan B?
The Prime Minister is pinning his hopes on soothing the court’s concerns by agreeing a new legally binding treaty with Rwanda.
By Sam Blewett
15 Nov 2023
Politics
Sunak to sign new Rwanda treaty after Supreme Court rules his plan unlawful
The Prime Minister said he could change domestic law if necessary and may reconsider ‘international relationships’ as he comes under growing pressure.
By Sam Blewett
15 Nov 2023
Politics
Sunak vows to do ‘whatever it takes’ after Supreme Court rules Rwanda unlawful
The Prime Minister’s flagship asylum policy was dealt a huge blow by the ruling.
By Sam Blewett
15 Nov 2023
Politics
Supreme Court rules Government’s Rwanda asylum policy is unlawful
The ruling has a bearing over Rishi Sunak’s promise to ‘stop the boats’.
By Sam Blewett
15 Nov 2023
Politics
Supreme Court to rule on Rwanda asylum policy
Defeat will be another blow to Rishi Sunak’s promise to ‘stop the boats’
By Sam Blewett
15 Nov 2023
Politics
What is the ECHR and how does it relate to the Rwanda migrants policy?
Tories on the right of the party will once again call for the UK to leave the European Convention on Human Rights if they lose in the Supreme Court.
By Sam Blewett
14 Nov 2023
Politics
Braverman blasts Sunak’s ‘magical thinking’ before Supreme Court Rwanda ruling
The sacked home secretary said the Prime Minister could betray the public even if he wins the legal appeal.
By Sam Blewett
14 Nov 2023
Politics
Ministers wargame response to possible Supreme Court defeat on Rwanda
New Home Secretary James Cleverly briefed the Cabinet after taking over from the sacked Suella Braverman.
By Sam Blewett
14 Nov 2023
Politics
Cameron to return to the Cabinet table as Sunak meets with his new-look team
The Prime Minister has angered the Tory right by shifting his team to the centre and bringing back the former party leader.
By Sam Blewett
14 Nov 2023
Politics
Sunak riles the Tory right over sacking of Suella Braverman
One Conservative MP, Andrea Jenkyns, has submitted a letter of no confidence in the Prime Minister.
By Sam Blewett
13 Nov 2023
Politics
Braverman grows more isolated over claim of police bias in Palestine protests
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt distanced himself from her words and Downing Street declined to say whether Rishi Sunak has spoken with her.
By Sam Blewett
10 Nov 2023
Politics10 Nov 2023
Braverman’s future thrown into doubt over police 'bias' storm
Home Secretary defied the Prime Minister by accusing police of ‘playing favourites’ with Palestine protesters
Politics9 Nov 2023
Covid rules were confusing and £10,000 fines disproportionate - Patel
Former Home Secretary tells Covid Inquiry that regulations were hard to understand for police and public
Politics
Johnson demanded ‘bigger fines’ be emphasised, note of ‘crushing irony’ shows
The former prime minister had to pay a fixed-penalty notice for breaching lockdown rules.
By Sam Blewett
9 Nov 2023
Politics
Police delayed Covid laws after getting legislation minutes before
Martin Hewitt, the ex-chairman of the National Police Chiefs’ Council, said he had to tell then-home secretary Dame Priti Patel they needed more time
By Sam Blewett
9 Nov 2023
Politics
Sedwill apologises for bringing up ‘chickenpox parties’ during Covid pandemic
The former Cabinet secretary acknowledged the remarks could seem ‘heartless’.
By Sam Blewett
8 Nov 2023
Politics
Johnson’s ‘brutal and useless’ team were like ‘wild animals’, top officials say
The assessment came from Cabinet Secretary Simon Case and his predecessor Lord Mark Sedwill.
By Sam Blewett
8 Nov 2023
Politics
Cobra Covid meeting delayed 'over fears Hancock wanted a splash'
Ex-Cabinet secretary Lord Mark Sedwill told the Covid inquiry he was concerned the health secretary wanted a meeting ‘for communications purposes’.
By Sam Blewett
8 Nov 2023
Politics
Sunak sets out ‘ambition’ for nation with challenges to Labour in King’s Speech
The Prime Minister insisted he has ‘turned the corner’ for the nation as Charles led his first State Opening of Parliament as monarch.
By Sam Blewett
7 Nov 2023
Politics
Just Stop Oil hits out at ‘lies’ as it denies targeting Cenotaph
Politicians including Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson criticised the group, accusing activists of gluing themselves to the memorial.
By Sam Blewett
6 Nov 2023