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Caitlin is a reporter at PoliticsHome having previously written for The Yorkshire Post and PA.

Liz Truss U-Turns On Corporation Tax To Claw Back Trust On Economy
Economy
By Caitlin Doherty
Liz Truss U-Turns On Corporation Tax To Claw Back Trust On Economy
Liz Truss has U-turned on her plans to scrap the rise in corporation tax, a major part of her controversial "mini-Budget", after a chaotic morning in which she sacked Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng.
Conor Burns Sacked As Trade Minister And Whip Suspended After Misconduct Allegation
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Conor Burns Sacked As Trade Minister And Whip Suspended After Misconduct Allegation
Conservative MP Conor Burns has been sacked as a trade minister after a complaint of “serious misconduct,” Downing Street have confirmed.
Government Does Not 'Expect' Planned Blackouts This Winter, Minister Says
Energy
By Caitlin Doherty
Government Does Not "Expect" Planned Blackouts This Winter, Minister Says
Climate minister Graham Stuart has said the government does not "expect" the UK to face planned blackouts this winter, but that they are planning “for all eventualities” after the National Grid warned households could soon face power outages.
Liz Truss Could Face 'Resistance' To Changes To Environmental Or Planning Protections
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Liz Truss Could Face "Resistance" To Changes To Environmental Or Planning Protections
Liz Truss could face "resistance" if she tries to bring sweeping changes to environmental or planning legislation, one of her MPs has suggested, after she doubled down on her plans for growth in her conference speech.
Top Tory Says Benefits Freeze 'Doesn't Make Any Sense' As Liz Truss Faces Further Rebellion
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Top Tory Says Benefits Freeze "Doesn't Make Any Sense" As Liz Truss Faces Further Rebellion
Dissent is mounting among senior Conservative MPs over Liz Truss's refusal to confirm whether Universal Credit will rise in line with inflation, raising the prospect of further rebellion in the party.
Several Top Tories Are Staying Away From Party Conference As Crisis Deepens
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Several Top Tories Are Staying Away From Party Conference As Crisis Deepens
Former Conservative leadership contenders and ex-ministers are among a number of MPs swerving party conference this weekend, against a backdrop of plunging poll ratings and deepening economic crisis in the wake of Kwasi Kwarteng's sweeping tax cuts.
Treasury Committee Chief Worries 'Circle Cannot Be Squared' In Economic Crisis Crunch Meeting
Economy
By Caitlin Doherty
Treasury Committee Chief Worries "Circle Cannot Be Squared" In Economic Crisis Crunch Meeting
Economic watchdog the Office for Budget Responsibility could tell the Prime Minister and Chancellor that “the circle cannot be squared” to balance sweeping tax cuts at a meeting today, the Chair of the Treasury Select Committee has warned.
Rachel Reeves Pitches Labour As Party Of Economic 'Responsibility' As Government Faces Pound Crisis
Economy
By Caitlin Doherty
Rachel Reeves Pitches Labour As Party Of Economic "Responsibility" As Government Faces Pound Crisis
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pitched Labour as the “party of economic responsibility” against a backdrop of fiscal chaos as the pound continued to collapse in the wake of Kwasi Kwarteng's sweeping tax cuts.

Keir Starmer Commits To Reversing Government Scrapping Of 45p Top Tax Rate
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Keir Starmer Commits To Reversing Government Scrapping Of 45p Top Tax Rate
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said he would reverse the decision to abolish the top rate of income tax, but would keep the Government’s planned cut to the basic rate.
Chancellor's Fiscal Event Will Be 'Game-Changing' Cabinet Minister Claims
Economy
By Caitlin Doherty
Chancellor's Fiscal Event Will Be "Game-Changing" Cabinet Minister Claims
The government's much-awaited fiscal event will be “game-changing”, a Cabinet minister has claimed, predicting new interventions would stimulate “growth” and “protect the living standards of those at all points on the income spectrum”.
Thérèse Coffey's New NHS Plan Promises To 'Maximise' Use Of Private Sector
Health
By Caitlin Doherty
Thérèse Coffey's New NHS Plan Promises To "Maximise" Use Of Private Sector
Health Secretary Thérèse Coffey has outlined plans to tackle backlogs in the NHS in her first major statement since joining Liz Truss's government, including maximising the use of the independent sector, ensuring patients can see a GP within two weeks and encouraging clinical staff to return to the health service.


Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg Says Energy Bill Offers 'Huge Support' For Businesses
Energy
By Caitlin Doherty
Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg Says Energy Bill Offers "Huge Support" For Businesses
Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg has said the government's energy support for businesses will offer a “huge support” for firms facing dramatically increased energy bills this winter.
Putin's Nuclear Weapons Warnings Are 'Chilling', UK Foreign Minister Says
Defence
By Caitlin Doherty
Putin's Nuclear Weapons Warnings Are "Chilling", UK Foreign Minister Says
Vladimir Putin’s threats to the West that he holds “lots of weapons” and is not bluffing about using them in his invasion of Ukraine are “chilling”, Foreign Office minister Gillian Keegan has said.
Doctors Warn NHS Is A 'Sinking Ship' Without Urgent Action To Stabilise GP Services
Health
By Caitlin Doherty
Doctors Warn NHS Is A "Sinking Ship" Without Urgent Action To Stabilise GP Services
The NHS will become a “sinking ship” without “urgent action” to stabilise primary care and GP services, doctors have warned new Therese Coffey.
Government Plans To 'Re-Examine' Case For Selling Off Channel 4
Culture
By Caitlin Doherty
Government Plans To "Re-Examine" Case For Selling Off Channel 4
New Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan has said ministers plan to “re-examine the business case” for selling Channel 4, a proposal that had caused severe backlash within industry when suggested by Nadine Dorries.
Conservative MP Calls On Police To 'Continue To Respect The Right To Free Speech'
Home affairs
By Caitlin Doherty
Conservative MP Calls On Police To "Continue To Respect The Right To Free Speech"
Veteran Conservative MP David Davis has called on the police to "continue to respect the right to free speech" after protests following the death of the Queen.
King Charles Praises Parliament As 'Living Instrument Of Our Democracy' In Westminster Hall Speech
Home affairs
By Caitlin Doherty
King Charles Praises Parliament As "Living Instrument Of Our Democracy" In Westminster Hall Speech
King Charles III has praised Parliament as the “living and breathing instrument of our democracy” as he addressed parliamentarians at a ceremony in Westminster Hall for the first time as Head of State.
Liz Truss Calls Queen 'Greatest Leader World Has Ever Known' As MPs Begin Tributes
Home affairs
By Caitlin Doherty
Liz Truss Calls Queen "Greatest Leader World Has Ever Known" As MPs Begin Tributes
Prime Minister Liz Truss has described Queen Elizabeth II as “one of the greatest leaders the world has ever known” as she opened tributes in Parliament following the monarch's death aged 96.
Priti Patel Resigns As Home Secretary After Liz Truss Elected As Conservative Party Leader
Political parties
Priti Patel Resigns As Home Secretary After Liz Truss Elected As Conservative Party Leader
Priti Patel has resigned as home secretary and will return to the backbenches following Liz Truss’ confirmation as Conservative Party leader.
Grassroots Tories Say Next PM Must Win Back Voters' 'Trust' After Johnson Scandals
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Grassroots Tories Say Next PM Must Win Back Voters' "Trust" After Johnson Scandals
The next prime minister must deliver a comprehensive plan to help people with rising energy prices “straight off the bat” if they are to have any hope of helping the Conservative Party recover their poll ratings after almost 12 months of scandals, grassroots members have warned.
Sadiq Khan Warns Of Fare Increases And More Tube Strikes As TfL Agrees Funding Deal
Transport
By Caitlin Doherty
Sadiq Khan Warns Of Fare Increases And More Tube Strikes As TfL Agrees Funding Deal
Sadiq Khan has warned fare increases and more strikes could be on the horizon, after Transport for London reached a “far from ideal” financial agreement with the government to keep the capital’s services running.
Liz Truss Considering 'Nuclear' Tax Cuts To Help With Cost Of Living Crisis
Energy
By Caitlin Doherty
Liz Truss Considering "Nuclear" Tax Cuts To Help With Cost Of Living Crisis
Cuts in VAT and income tax are reportedly among the measures being considered by Liz Truss if she becomes prime minister next month to help tackle the growing cost of living crisis.
Martin Lewis Warns 'Lives Will Be Lost' As Energy Price Cap Passes £3,500
Energy
By Caitlin Doherty
Martin Lewis Warns "Lives Will Be Lost" As Energy Price Cap Passes £3,500
“Lives will be lost this winter” if the government does not intervene and provide more support for households with their energy bills, financial expert Martin Lewis has said, as the domestic price cap was confirmed as £3,549 from October.
'Catastrophe' Looms For London's Travel Network If New Funding Deal Isn't Secured
Transport
By Caitlin Doherty
"Catastrophe" Looms For London's Travel Network If New Funding Deal Isn't Secured
The government faces fresh travel fallout as a new prime minister prepares to enter Number 10, as one analyst warns of potentially “catastrophic” consequences if Transport for London (TfL) fails to secure a new funding deal.
Minister Does Not 'Foresee' Need For Energy Rationing This Winter
Energy
By Caitlin Doherty
Minister Does Not "Foresee" Need For Energy Rationing This Winter
Schools standards minister Will Quince has said he does not “foresee” a need for energy rationing this winter, as the government faces increasing pressure to tackle impenetrable bills when the energy price cap rises.

Rishi Sunak Says People Should Look At 'All Options' To Reduce Their Energy Use
Energy
By Caitlin Doherty
Rishi Sunak Says People Should Look At "All Options" To Reduce Their Energy Use
Conservative leadership contender Rishi Sunak has said that people should look at “all options” to reduce energy use this winter, as the latest price cap of over £3,500 is set to be confirmed this week, before further rises will come in January and April. 
People Urged to Cook Using Microwaves And Air Fryers To Reduce Energy Bills
Energy
By Caitlin Doherty
People Urged to Cook Using Microwaves And Air Fryers To Reduce Energy Bills
People keen to keep their costs down as energy prices soar have been encouraged to cook meals using
microwaves and air fryers rather than traditional ovens this winter to save on bills.
Price Cap Should Be Frozen At Current Rate, Energy Bosses Insist
Energy
By Caitlin Doherty
Price Cap Should Be Frozen At Current Rate, Energy Bosses Insist
The energy price cap should be frozen at its current rate, and that will still not be enough to help the most vulnerable, energy bosses have said.
Nurseries Hit By Cost Crisis Are Considering Raising Fees And Meal Prices
Education
Nurseries Hit By Cost Crisis Are Considering Raising Fees And Meal Prices
Nurseries are facing a “real crisis” with “frightening” levels of inflation and soaring energy bills, according to one leading industry expert.
Levelling Up Is At A 'Crossroads' With Liz Truss And Rishi Sunak Under Pressure To Explain Plans
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Levelling Up Is At A "Crossroads" With Liz Truss And Rishi Sunak Under Pressure To Explain Plans
Levelling up is at a “crossroads”, an analyst has said, as Conservative leadership candidates Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss face pressure to set out how they will tackle their party's flagship policy.

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak Can't Agree On Urgent Cost-Of-Living Summit
Economy
By Caitlin Doherty
Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak Can't Agree On Urgent Cost-Of-Living Summit
Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak have disagreed on whether they should both meet with the Prime Minister to agree new measures to tackle the cost-of-living crisis.
New Asylum Centre On Hold After Ben Wallace 'Withdraws' Former RAF Base Offer
Home affairs
New Asylum Centre On Hold After Ben Wallace "Withdraws" Former RAF Base Offer
Controversial plans for a new asylum centre in North Yorkshire appear to have been scrapped after Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the offer of a former RAF base for the site has been “withdrawn”.
Rishi Sunak Rules Out Quitting Parliament If He Loses Tory Leadership Contest
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Rishi Sunak Rules Out Quitting Parliament If He Loses Tory Leadership Contest
Rishi Sunak has dismissed suggestions that he will quit as an MP if he loses the Conservative leadership race to Liz Truss.
Young Conservatives Are 'Disappointed' And 'Underwhelmed' By The Leadership Race
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Young Conservatives Are "Disappointed" And "Underwhelmed" By The Leadership Race
Young Conservatives have described themselves as “disappointed” and “underwhelmed” by the party’s leadership contest, as public infighting and a lack of enthusiasm for candidates Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak among some tarnishes the competition.
Conservative MP 'Not Sure' How Their Family Will Pay Bills If Energy Costs Keep Rising
Energy
By Caitlin Doherty
Conservative MP "Not Sure" How Their Family Will Pay Bills If Energy Costs Keep Rising
A Conservative MP has said he is “not sure” how his family will be able to pay if bills of energy costs continue to skyrocket.
Government Does Not Rule Out Contributing To Eurovision Costs, But Won't Promise ‘Blank Cheques’
Culture
By Caitlin Doherty
Government Does Not Rule Out Contributing To Eurovision Costs, But Won't Promise ‘Blank Cheques’
The government has not ruled out contributing to the cost of putting on the Eurovision Song Contest next year, after the UK confirmed it would host the event on behalf of Ukraine.