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Open letter to the PM: Urging the Government to bring forward the Bill establishing Great British Railways and rail reform in this Parliament

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16 May Transport

Open letter to the PM: Urging the Government to bring forward the Bill establishing Great British Railways and rail reform in this Parliament

Over 65 rail business leaders have written to the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, urging him not to delay in bringing forward legislation to enact the Government’s rail reform plans in the coming Parliamentary year.

09 May History

The king’s dilemma: how it fell to George V to choose a new prime minister

A century ago, it fell to King George V to select a new prime minister. Lord Lexden revisits the machinations that lay behind the eventual decision

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17 Apr Education

IET responds to PM announcement on next steps in maths to 18

David Lakin, IET Head of Education, Safeguarding and Education Policy, says:

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08 Mar Home affairs

PM and Home Secretary attacks on lawyers betray a startling ignorance

Commenting on the political attacks on lawyers by the Home Secretary and Prime Minister following the publication of the Illegal Migration Bill, Chair of the Bar Nick Vineall KC said:

10 Jan Books & culture

A study of ambition and self-promotion: Baroness Wheatcroft reviews 'Out of the Blue'

Harry Cole and James Heale’s biography of a thick-skinned and short-lived prime minister is fascinating and insightful

09 Jan Health

Government In Talks With Unions, NHS Crisis Plans, Teachers Are Leaving Jobs

Leaders from a range of unions are meeting cabinet ministers today to discuss their positions ahead of further planned strikes across the health, education, and transport sectors.

22 Dec 2022 Political parties

Rishi Sunak Has Finally Appointed A New Independent Ethics Adviser

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has appointed a new independent adviser on ministerial interests, after months of delay in filling the role.

14 Dec 2022 Books & culture

'Fascinating': the Bishop of Southwark reviews 'God In Number 10'

A well researched and unique study, Mark Vickers sheds fresh light on the influence of faith on our prime ministers

14 Dec 2022 Health

Keir Starmer Tells Rishi Sunak To Reopen Negotiations With Nursing Union At PMQs

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was urged to reopen negotiations with the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) to prevent the nursing strikes taking place this week at the final session of Prime Minister's Questions this year.

30 Nov 2022 Health

Private Schools Spat At PMQs, Food Prices Rising, NHS Pay Rises Not On The Cards

Keir Starmer challenged Rishi Sunak to address an ongoing row over private schools at Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday.

21 Nov 2022 Economy

Rishi Sunak Promises Business Innovation, Minister Dismisses "Swiss-style" Brexit, MP Scorns Beckham In Qatar

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised that the government wants to focus on “innovation” and “new ideas” to drive economic growth in a major speech to business leaders at the annual CBI Conference in Birmingham.

16 Nov 2022 Political parties

Maiden Voyages: Rishi Sunak and his predecessors

Politicians used to wait decades before they became prime minister. James Callaghan, Harold Macmillan, and Anthony Eden were all in the House more than 30 years until it was their turn; Winston Churchill was kept from his destiny for almost 40.

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01 Nov 2022 Economy

BGC WELCOME PAUL SCULLY MP AS NEW GAMBLING MINISTER

Standards body the Betting and Gaming Council has congratulated Paul Scully MP on his appointment as Minister responsible for the betting and gaming industry.

27 Oct 2022 Communities

Training and encouragement play their part in getting women into politics, but role models are important too

December 2019 was a record-breaking month in Parliament – the General Election had seen the highest number of women ever elected to Parliament.

But that milestone, while important, was 220 – only around a third of all MPs elected. Since then the number has risen to 225. So, while a success it’s still short of where it should be.

26 Oct 2022 Political parties

Having an Asian Prime Minister would have been unimaginable two decades ago

In 2002 I was privileged to have been awarded Asian of the Year by the home secretary at the time, David Blunkett.

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26 Oct 2022 Environment

BVA calls on new Prime Minister to keep animal welfare high on the Government agenda

Responding to the news that Rishi Sunak MP has been selected as the new leader of the Conservative Party and UK Prime Minister, British Veterinary Association President Malcolm Morley, said:

25 Oct 2022 Parliament

To see Rishi Sunak become Britain’s first Hindu Prime Minister is a proud moment

History has been made as the Conservative Party has elected Rishi Sunak as their leader and therefore Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

25 Oct 2022 Political parties

Liz Truss Says "Brighter Days Lie Ahead", After Abrupt End To Time As Prime Minister

Liz Truss has said the UK must make the most of its "Brexit freedoms to do things differently" in a farewell speech outside Downing Street to mark the end of just 45 days as Prime Minister.

25 Oct 2022 Political parties

The Conservatives must take a hard look at themselves to find a way forward for the country

It is wildly premature to say that the Conservative Party has suddenly found a formula to avoid retribution from the electorate for a period of governance that has left the United Kingdom anxious and appalled.

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16 Oct 2022 Environment

Leading veterinary organisations urge Prime Minister to help stranded group of at-risk Afghan vets and their families with safe passage to the UK

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) have written a third joint letter to the Prime Minister today requesting urgent government support for the resettlement of an at-risk group of Afghan veterinary surgeons and support staff, and their families, in the UK.

Leading British changemakers sign an open letter to the PM

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04 Oct 2022 Coronavirus

Leading British changemakers sign an open letter to the PM

It’s not often that changemakers from the fields of politics, science, sport, business, and entertainment unite to fight for an international cause, but the UK’s critical contribution to the Seventh Replenishment of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is one of them.

02 Oct 2022 Economy

We will get through the economic storm by driving growth and tackling inflation

When I stood outside Downing Street for the first time as Prime Minister, I promised to take decisive action to get us through the economic storm we face in the wake of Covid and Vladimir Putin’s appalling war in Ukraine. I promised to unleash the potential of our United Kingdom and ensure it emerges a stronger and better nation.

06 Sep 2022 Political parties

Liz Truss Promises "Action This Week" On Energy Bills In First Speech As Prime Minister

Liz Truss has promised "action this week" on energy bills in her first speech as Prime Minister, alongside pledges to "get Britain working again" and "put our health service on a firm footing".

05 Sep 2022 Political parties

What Liz Truss stands for

Liz Truss faces perhaps the most daunting in-tray of any new UK prime minister in recent times.