Articles tagged with: Prime Minister

05 Sep 2022 Political parties

After the tribalism of Johnson’s premiership, Liz Truss must now unite the party

Liz Truss enters No 10 as the fourth Prime Minister in six years, after 12 years of Tory rule – taking on the leadership of a deeply divided party.

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05 Sep 2022 Economy

CIOB comment on new Prime Minister

Caroline Gumble, CEO at CIOB, said:

Our new Prime Minister must get gambling reform right

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01 Sep 2022 Environment

Our new Prime Minister must get gambling reform right

Within a matter of days, we will have a new PM and a new Government. Any celebrations will be short lived. Because whoever wins the keys to Number 10 will face a tsunami of trouble. A mounting cost-of-living crisis, inflation and energy bills soaring to stratospheric levels, war in Europe and a recession just around the corner. With that in their in-tray on Day One, it’s fair to say reforms to gambling will be pretty low on the Government’s agenda.

10 Aug 2022 Political parties

Next prime minister must reset relations with Parliament to avoid Boris Johnson’s mistakes

Whichever candidate wins the Conservative leadership election, they should learn from Boris Johnson’s mistakes and prioritise building a more constructive relationship with Parliament.

14 Jul 2022 Political parties

Theo Clarke: Why I am backing Penny Mordaunt

I’ve known Penny Mordaunt for many years, well before I was elected as an MP. I know her, I know the kind of woman she is, and I’ve seen first-hand her commitment to our party and to our country.

14 Jul 2022 Political parties

George Freeman: Why I am backing Penny Mordaunt

When the YouGov poll dropped this week showing Penny Mordaunt as the overwhelming favourite of the Tory membership, many commentators were surprised.

13 Jul 2022 Political parties

Rachel Maclean: It was a tough decision to resign but values, principles and integrity matter

Last week I took the difficult decision to resign from my role as minister for safeguarding. This decision was by no means one I took lightly, but I felt it was one I had to take.

12 Jul 2022 Political parties

Lord Baker: Our next Prime Minister must show competence and integrity to overcome the challenges ahead

The next Prime Minister must make clear that the days of Boris Johnson are over - integrity has to return and competence shown.

11 Jul 2022 Political parties

Nicola Richards: why I'm backing Penny Mordaunt

A week’s a long time in politics? Try one hour. Events over the last couple of weeks have moved at an astonishing pace. Whatever colleagues think of recent developments in Westminster, I think the majority of us know that it’s time for a change at the top.

11 Jul 2022 Political parties

Andrew Murrison: Boris Johnson could have resigned with his head held high – he didn’t

On Tuesday 5 July I quit as a trade envoy, a minor post but one that was very important to me. Holding any position courtesy of the Prime Minister means buttoning your lip. I could no longer do so.

08 Jul 2022 Political parties

Virginia Crosbie: why I had to quit Boris Johnson's government

As ministers lined up to resign from Boris Johnson's government this week, Virginia Crosbie faced a difficult dilemma over whether or not she should stay in her post as a parliamentary private secretary in the Welsh Office. She explains her decision to step aside.

08 Jul 2022 Political parties

For the sake of the country, we cannot afford to get our next leader wrong

When I called on the Prime Minister to resign in May, I did so on the basis that trust – the most important commodity in politics – would continue to be substantially damaged all the while Boris Johnson remained in post.

03 Jul 2022 Parliament

Yes, Prime Minister: How many PPSs does a premier need?

Influencer or ‘bag-carrier’? Philip Cowley unpicks the unpaid job of the prime minister’s parliamentary private secretary

03 Feb 2022 Home affairs

Four Top Boris Johnson Aides Quit No.10 In A Torrid Day For Downing Street

Boris Johnson has suffered a major blow to his already bruised authority after four senior members of his Downing Street team resigned on Thursday.

08 Dec 2021 Coronavirus

Tory Backbenchers Are "Apoplectic" Over Leaked No.10 Christmas Party Discussion

Furious Tory backbenchers have said Boris Johnson must explain the leaked "Christmas Party" footage at Prime Minister's Questions today, avoid bluster and give "straight" answers.

30 Oct 2021 Brexit

UK Says "It's Now Up To Them" In Fishing Row With France After Johnson and Macron Meeting

Distance remains between the U.K. and France over fishing rights despite a meeting between French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit of leaders in Rome.

Space is the key to delivering the Prime Minister’s top priorities

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13 Sep 2021 Education

Space is the key to delivering the Prime Minister’s top priorities

Since entering Number 10, the Prime Minister has committed to levelling up, delivering a net zero economy and investing in innovative growth industries. It is no exaggeration to say that all of these agenda areas are dependent on space.