Government says tax cuts flack is 'politics of envy' Labour accused PM Liz Truss and Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng of dabbling in 'casino economics' Wales Online · Sep 24, 2022
Kwarteng’s tax-cutting programme ‘not a gamble, it’s a necessity’, says minister “They want better standards of living, they want to see money invested in public services, they want to see investment, they want to see their children having a better future than they do,” Mr Philp said Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2022
Minister brands concern over tax cuts for wealthiest 'the politics of envy' A TOP Tory minister has described concerns over tax cuts benefitting the wealthy most as the "politics of envy". The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2022
Treasury minister tweets ‘great to see Sterling strengthening’ moments before colossal slump The drop in the pound was sparked following a series of cuts which were introduced by Kwasi Kwarteng on Friday Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2022
Treasury minister claims mini-Budget has boosted pound – as it hits 37-year low Chris Philp red-faced after saying ‘Great to see sterling strengthening on the back of the new UK Growth Plan’ The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2022
Treasury minister has links to property finance firm The newly appointed Chris Philip still has a significant stake in a property finance group. The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2022
New chief secretary to Treasury faces questions over financial interests Chris Philp, who has responsibility for spending policy in relation to housing and planning, has stake in property finance company The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2022
Liz Truss's cabinet in full as new Prime Minister rewards allies A major reshuffle of the top jobs in government has now been completed Wales Online · Sep 7, 2022
Liz Truss’s Cabinet in full The new Prime Minister held her first meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday morning. The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022
SoftBank ‘halts plans’ for Arm’s London listing amid political instability Loss of UK chip designer’s flotation would jeopardise capital’s attempt to prove it can compete against US The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2022
Boris Johnson's desperate Cabinet reshuffle in full as he clings on as caretaker PM The outgoing Prime Minister has vowed to not make major policy decisions before his successor is chosen. Sir John Major has warned it is 'unwise and unsustainable' for Mr Johnson to stay on during the leadership contest. Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2022
Who has resigned from Boris Johnson's government this morning as he clings to power? The Prime Minister is under increasing pressure to step down after a flurry of resignations from government. Daily Record · Jul 7, 2022
TechScape: Can the UK create a safer internet? In this week’s newsletter: Much-contested online safety legislation is about to get its day in parliament – but MPs are still fighting over who gets control The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2022
SNP MP raises questions over lottery cash award to LGB Alliance amid 'abuse' claims QUESTIONS have been raised over why a “transphobic” group was given lottery money despite sending vitriolic abuse to MPs. The National (Scotland) · Jul 5, 2022
Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2022 Doctors do not deserve 30 per cent pay rise, says minister Doctors do not deserve a 30 per cent pay rise, a minister said on Tuesday as he warned of a “dog chasing its tail” inflation spiral if big wage rises are agreed.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2022 Mick Lynch: rail union bruiser who’s more than a match for the media Faced with cliched questions about the strike from journalists and MPs, the RMT boss has been deft, scornful and effective
Wales Online · Jun 23, 2022 Six of train strike union leader Mick Lynch's most brutal putdowns He takes no prisoners in his interviews
Daily Record · Jun 21, 2022 RMT boss brands Tory minister 'a liar' 15 times during heated TV interview over rail strikes Chris Philp attempted to pin the blame on Mick Lynch, secretary general of the RMT, for refusing to meet with the Tory government.
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2022 David Lammy investigated by parliamentary standards commissioner over late declarations Shadow foreign secretary joins Keir Starmer and two Tory MPs under scrutiny of commissioner
Daily Mirror · Jun 10, 2022 Howls of laughter on BBC Question Time as flustered Tory MP backs housing scheme The BBC Question Time audience was left in fits of laughter as Conservative MP Chris Philp tried to defend the government's new housing scheme and deny rents could rise with fewer homes
Nottingham Post · Jun 2, 2022 £400 energy bill discount: Full list of people who won't get government boost Here's what you need to know
Chronicle Live · May 31, 2022 List of people who are set to miss out on the £400 energy bill discount The list includes thousands of renters
The Independent UK · May 30, 2022 Minister calls for councils to show ‘flexibility’ over Jubilee licences More than 70,000 Big Jubilee Lunches are planned in the four UK nations over the weekend.
Birmingham Post · May 30, 2022 Government 'considering' extending Hinkley Point B to protect UK electric The business secretary has looked at continuing generation at the Somerset power station to guard against depleted European gas supplies
Daily Mirror · May 30, 2022 Six million homes 'could face winter power cuts' if Russia-Ukraine war escalates Government modelling of a 'reasonable' worst-case scenario predicts major gas shortages in winter if Russiacuts off more supplies to the EU