Politics
Leaked emails show top official said farming and fisheries ‘not important’ to UK’s future
Dr Tim Leunig said the food sector isn't critically important to the UK, and agriculture and fish production certainly isn't.
Trade union chiefs warn PM not to ‘cosy up’ to Trump in US trade talks
The TUC has urged Boris Johnson not to lower food or employment standards during negotiations.
The Sun celebrates ‘early win’ for Britain in trade talks
Negotiators have successfully demanded that the talks are held in English, heralded as an 'early win' by The Sun
Likely sticking points in the UK-EU negotiations
Talks on trade and other issues around the future relationship will begin on Monday.
Priti Patel faces calls to explain Home Office civil servant’s resignation
Sir Keir Starmer said the Home Secretary has a ‘duty’ to face Parliament over bullying allegations.
Senior Government adviser says UK farming and fishing ‘not critically important’
The comments are likely to increase sector fears that their interests will not be safeguarded in the forthcoming EU and US trade talks.
PM says coronavirus ‘top priority’ after critics accuse him of being slow to act
Boris Johnson has spoken out after being criticised for waiting until Monday to chair an emergency Government meeting on the spread of the virus.
Home Secretary Priti Patel: no stranger to controversy
Her return to Government as Home Secretary in 2019 raised eyebrows due to the manner of her departure from Cabinet in 2017.
Patel’s top civil servant quits with stinging attack on Home Secretary
Sir Philip Rutnam said he had been the target of a ‘vicious and orchestrated briefing campaign’ which he accused Priti Patel of orchestrating