Starmer demands PM launch ethics investigation into Braverman speeding claims
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said that Rishi Sunak must launch a formal ethics investigation into whether Suella Braverman broke the ministerial code amid a row over a speeding fine. Ms Braverman, the home secretary, had been caught speeding last summer while serving as attorney general, and initially opted to attend a driving awareness […]
Week-in-Review: Brexit Britain fumbles for direction
Not all of what was said at the National Conservatism Conference this week can or should be subjected to detailed textual analysis — I’m thinking of Conservative MP Miriam Cates’ case against “cultural Marxism” and Danny Kruger’s exaltation of the “normative family”. But the discussion billed as a cosy “fireside chat” with Michael Gove, that […]
Sunak refuses to recommit to Conservative manifesto pledge to cut migration
Rishi Sunak has refused to recommit to the Conservative manifesto pledge made by Boris Johnson at the 2019 general election to bring the overall immigration level down. But, speaking to Sky News, the prime minister conceded that immigration into Britain is “too high”, and said he was “committed to bringing down the levels of migration” […]
Braverman to challenge under pressure Sunak to ‘get overall immigration numbers down’
Suella Braverman will be among those gathering at the National Conservatism Conference today, where she will challenge the prime minister to deliver the Conservative manifesto promise to reduce net migration so that Britain does not forget how to “do things for ourselves”. The home secretary will use the speech to warn her cabinet colleagues against […]
Welby vs. Braverman points to new, uncertain phase in Sunak’s small boats tumult
Since Wednesday, a further name has been added to the eclectic catalogue of “lefty lawyers” and political activists blamed for thwarting the government’s small boats agenda. The new individual of concern is, of course, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby — fresh from crowning a new monarch on Saturday. Addressing Britain’s assembled nobles in the […]
Archbishop of Canterbury to condemn small boats bill – as Braverman warns peers not to deny ‘will of the people’
The government’s controversial illegal migration bill returns for its second reading in the House of Lords today. In a rare intervention, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby is included on a list of 87 speakers and he is expected to argue against the bill. The legislation is designed to help fulfil prime minister Rishi Sunak’s pledge […]
‘We will create safe and legal routes’ for refugees fleeing conflict in Sudan, foreign secretary says
Foreign secretary James Cleverly has said that the government will in time create “safe and legal routes” for people fleeing conflict in Sudan, but added that he refused to “speculate on the numbers of nature of those routes”. It is a view that contradicts that expressed by the home secretary Suella Braverman who has said […]
Home secretary: ‘Totally unacceptable’ and ‘undemocratic’ for ECHR to overrule government decisions
The government’s illegal migration bill returns to the House of Commons this afternoon where amendments to the legislation will be debated. Immigration minister Robert Jenrick will take the lead at the bill’s report stage and third reading, having led on negotiations with MPs for the home office which has resulted in a key concession from […]
Week-in-Review: Sunak applies brakes as ‘stop the boats’ strategy spirals
Today marks one year since the UK signed the deal to deport illegal migrants to Rwanda. Since then — of course — rather a lot has changed. Back in 2022, it was Priti Patel who jet-setted to Kigali tasked with signing the new asylum accord on behalf of Boris Johnson’s government. Today, both Patel and Johnson languish […]
Four out of five investigations into police misconduct need to be reassessed, says Met Comissioner Mark Rowley
In an open letter published late on Wednesday night, Mark Rowley said four in five original inquiries did not result in the correct action and should be reassessed. It follows a series of damaging scandals for the Met, including the murder of Sarah Everard by Met Police officer Wayne Couzens and the jailing of rapist, […]
