Tory MP Chris Pincher loses appeal against two-month suspension September 4, 2023 Former Tory whip Chris Pincher has lost his appeal against an eight-week suspension from the House of Commons following allegations he drunkenly groped two men last year. The incidents allegedly occurred at London’s exclusive Carlton Club in 2022. His suspension exceeds the 10-day threshold that would trigger a recall petition in his Tamworth seat, which [...]
Angela Rayner promoted to shadow levelling up secretary as Starmer reshuffles top team September 4, 2023 Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner has secured a promotion to shadow secretary of state for levelling up in a reshuffle of Sir Keir Starmer’s front bench. Rayner, who was independently elected deputy party leader by the membership, has been moved from shadow secretary for the cabinet office and also given the title of shadow deputy [...]
Grant Shapps’ fight will be protecting spending for a shrinking British Army September 4, 2023 Grant Shapps didn't get an easy gig as the new defence secretary: he'll have to protect defence spending while dealing with the smallest Army we've had for centuries, writes Eliot Wilson
What to expect from our MPs before the end of the year September 4, 2023 The long weeks of parliamentary recess for MPs have finally drawn to a close. Next year's election campaign has already begun.
Sophy Ridge: My advice to politicians? Just answer the question. September 4, 2023 Sophy Ridge has set the Westminster agenda with hard-hitting interviews. She tells City PM her golden rule.
China and Russia are pushing the boundaries of cyber attacks to harm other states September 4, 2023 Russia and China are exploring new ways to target Western states and companies through sophisticated cyber attacks. We have to fight back, writes Nick Schneider
“From different planets”: Why Sophy Ridge thinks politicians and business leaders don’t always click September 4, 2023 Politicians and business leaders can sometimes feel like they’re “from different planets,” one of the country’s most respected political interviewers has told City PM Ahead of her new nightly show on Sky News, Sophy Ridge said the short-term cycles of Westminster life prevent politicians from tackling issues in the same way business leaders might. “If [...]
Government ‘in talks with Tata Steel to provide £500m funding package’ – but 3,000 jobs at risk September 2, 2023 The Government is reportedly in advanced talks with Tata Steel to provide a £500 million funding package aimed at safeguarding the long-term future of a key part of Britain’s steel industry. The deal would secure £1 billion for the group’s Port Talbot steelworks but could lead to as many as 3,000 job losses, according to [...]
ULEZ: More than 200 reports camera-related crime logged in month to expansion September 2, 2023 There were 222 reports of crimes relating to Ulez cameras logged in the month leading to its expansion across London, according to figures released by the Metropolitan Police. Previous figures released in August showed there had been 288 reports since the force began collecting the data in early April, taking the current total released on [...]
Mohamed Al Fayed: Tributes paid to former owner of Harrods and Fulham FC September 2, 2023 Former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed has been described as “an extraordinary tour de force” after his death at the age of 94. Mr Al Fayed, who was owner and chairman of Fulham Football Club for 16 years, died on Wednesday. His family announced on Friday he had “passed away peacefully of old age”. Paying [...]
