Rishi Sunak squirms under questioning by former culture minister who says his refusal to scrap the tourist tax is harming the economy

Dame Caroline Dinenage said Government’s failed to take advantage of Brexit The Mail’s Scrap The Tourist Tax campaign has won cross-party support  By Harriet Line Deputy Political Editor Published: 01:25 GMT, 20 December 2023 | Updated: 01:30 GMT, 20 December 2023 Rishi Sunak was yesterday made to squirm by a former culture minister who warned … Read more

One million households face council tax hikes of up to 15% after Bradford and Cheshire East became latest town halls to warn they are at risk of going bust

By David Wilcock, Deputy Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 10:53 GMT, 15 December 2023 | Updated: 10:54 GMT, 15 December 2023 A million households in the north of England face massive increases in council tax after two more local authorities warned they are on the verge of going bust.  Labour-run Bradford City and Cheshire East … Read more

Rishi Sunak insists Britain is a ‘leader’ and can ‘walk tall’ at Cop28 climate summit in Dubai… as he is relegated to the back row of ‘family photo’ behind Albania

Rishi Sunak insisted Britain is still a ‘leader’ on climate change today as he attended the Cop28 summit.   The PM dismissed warnings that the UK’s standing has been ‘diminished’ by a rethink on the Government’s net zero strategy as he said the country could ‘walk tall’. But Mr Sunak was left languishing at the back of … Read more

Rishi Sunak urged to toughen up transgender guidance for schools – despite being warned that it could be unlawful

Rishi Sunak urged to toughen up transgender guidance for schools – despite being warned that it could be unlawful Prime Minister admitted advice for teachers is being worked on by Government  Attorney General said social transitioning ban would breach the Equalities Act  By Martin Beckford Published: 22:01 BST, 19 July 2023 | Updated: 22:16 BST, … Read more

Suella Braverman says many Albanians are making ‘spurious’ claims to be ‘modern slaves’

MAIL ON SUNDAY EXCLUSIVE: ‘This abuse of our system has to stop’: Suella Braverman accuses many Albanians of making ‘spurious’ claims to be ‘modern slaves’ – as Britain is set to agree deal with France to tackle illegal immigration Rishi Sunak asked his Home Secretary to sign deal with the French  The PM will meet … Read more

Indian artist honours Rishi Sunak with sand sculpture…but it looks more like former Labour leader 

An Indian artist has celebrated Rishi Sunak’s appointment as prime minister by designing a sand sculpture of him, but some think it looks more like former Labour leader Tony Blair.  Sudarsan Pattnayak, a specialist sand artist, made the sculpture on Puri Beach in Odisha, India. The large design, created by Mr Pattnayak himself, is complete … Read more

Rishi Sunak comes under fire for pledging to cut taxes in the future

Rishi Sunak comes under fire for pledging to cut taxes in the future instead of helping families sooner Former chancellor also facing accusations of a U-turn after announcing tax cuts  The announcement of tax cuts came days after he branded them immoral Had to deny making latest pledge as last-ditch attempt to revitalise his campaign … Read more

I’d send more migrants to Africa says Liz Truss, as she promises to expand refugee policy

Liz Truss today vows to implement a hard line on immigration if she wins the keys to No 10 – including extending the scheme under which migrants who cross the Channel in small boats can be sent to Rwanda. The Foreign Secretary uses an interview with The Mail on Sunday to try to cement her … Read more

Rishi Sunak sported £3,500 bespoke suit as he prepared for crunch leadership vote

Rishi Sunak sported £3,500 bespoke suit as he prepared for crunch leadership vote Rishi Sunak is known for his penchant for wearing expensive designer brands He was seen sporting a bespoke £3,500 Henry Herbert suit yesterday morning Expensive tastes don’t dispel claims Mr Sunak out of touch with ordinary Britons  By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 00:36 BST, … Read more

Rishi Sunak is bookies’ favourite to take over as Prime Minister if Boris Johnson goes

Rishi Sunak is bookies’ favourite to take over as Prime Minister if Boris Johnson goes… with Penny Mordaunt a close second Rishi Sunak leads to be the next Conservative leader on 3/1 with William Hill  Sajid Javid is on 7/1 and the most experienced as home secretary and chancellor  Penny Mordaunt the former defence secretary is a … Read more