Politics
FT says Kwarteng’s mini-budget stems from ‘Brexit absolutism’
"Investors have got the message. Britain is not the bet it once was."
‘This inept madness cannot go on’: Tories turn on Truss
Divisions are emerging in the Conservatives after the Chancellor’s mini-budget prompted turmoil in the markets and talk of a financial crisis.
UK becoming an ‘international laughing stock’
"I actually feel bad for Liz Truss, because this was the first bill that she proposed - and it tanked the entire economy."
Labour demands recall of Parliament after mini-budget triggers chaos
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said the Government should abandon the measures announced by Kwasi Kwarteng before more damage is done.
Fears of a Labour government is what caused the market turmoil, claims Tory peer
Daniel Hannan played down concerns about the £45 billion package of tax cuts announced by Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng.
Wes Streeting blasts out ‘I’m loving Starmer instead’ with live band
Spoiler: He's a bloody good singer!
International Monetary Fund sends unprecedented warning letter to Kwarteng
The BBC's Faisal Islam said IMF's stinging rebuke is without a clear precedent.
Tory minister says it’s ‘absolutely fair’ that benefit claimants should be made to work harder
Work and Pensions Secretary Chloe Smith claimed £204,994 in expenses last year.
Crispin Odey says Remainers are to blame for the run on the pound
The hedge fund manager warned that the worst may yet be to come and that sterling may soon be worth less than a dollar.