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Tories will not be wiped out in Scotland, says Sunak
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has reminded the prime minister that Scotland hasn’t voted for the Tories since 1955 .
‘Priceless’ voiceover of Michelle Mone’s BBC interview hits a million views in 24 hours
“At the end of the day, Michael Gove told me, go ahead Michelle, weigh in hen, get yourself some cash"
Brian Cox signs off Newsnight in the most Logan Roy way possible
"I hope you have an amazing festive season wherever you are and whatever you're doing. And now, just… f*** off."
Ofcom rules GB News show breached due impartiality rules
A ruling issued on Monday found an episode of the network’s show The Live Desk on July 7 2023 broke two parts of the code on due impartiality.
Sunak takes PPE scandal involving Mone ‘incredibly seriously’
The former Tory peer faced calls not to return to the Lords after admitting she lied about her links to a controversial PPE firm.
Weekend appointment plan will deliver ‘serious reduction’ in NHS waiting lists – Labour
Sir Keir Starmer and shadow health secretary Wes Streeting are stepping up pressure on Rishi Sunak over his pledge to cut waiting lists.
Susanna Reid demolishes Michelle Mone’s PPE defence
"It’s utterly remarkable that she doesn’t see how sensitive this issue is", the GMB presenter told Laura Kuenssberg.
Sunak intervened to stop scrapping of helicopter contract for him and other senior ministers
The MoD had been expected to end the £40 million contract so available funds could be prioritised on key areas.
Planes to Rwanda may never get off the ground… because Govt can’t find carriers willing to take contract
Many companies are concerned about the reputational damage it could cause, raising the prospect of the Ministry of Defence and the RAF stepping in.