Sunak: Starmer must take responsibility for Mandelson vetting scandal The government is ‘at risk of learning the wrong lessons from this sorry episode’, the former prime minister said The Independent UK · Apr 25
Prime ministers have always faced political scandals – so why can’t they weather them now? UK prime ministers today are about as secure in their jobs as football managers. In the nearly three decades between 1979 and 2005, Britain had just three prime ministers: Margaret Thatcher, John Major and Tony Blair. From 2005-2015, we again had three: Blair, Gordon Brown and David Cameron. The Conversation · Apr 24
Sunak suggests scrapping national insurance to support young people at risk of unemployment from AI The former prime minister said there are ‘reasons to be worried and think about the future - but we are able to do something about this’ The Independent UK · Apr 23
UK funding France’s ‘violent tactics’ that will push more migrants into dangerous Channel crossings, charities warn UK-France deal could lead to further deaths in the Channel, ministers warned The Independent UK · Apr 23
UK to pay France extra cash to stop small boat crossings – but only if it works Some of UK funding for French police will be conditional on success in stopping Channel crossings The Independent UK · Apr 22
Does Olly Robbins have Mandelson scandal smoking gun to finish off Keir Starmer as PM? Commentary: The Prime Minister is fighting for his political life after the security vetting revelations in the Mandelson storm Evening Standard · Apr 19
Why the right is so obsessed with Rome From America to Britain, conservatives' focus on the Roman Empire is part of an effort to make violence virtuous Salon · Apr 14
'England’s top female chess player': Rishi Sunak hails Indian-origin Bodhana Sivanandan British politician and former Prime Minister of UK, Rishi Sunak took to X on April 3, 2026, to congratulate Bodhana Sivanandan, an Indian-origin 11-year-old. Sivanandan who belongs to Harrow, became England's top female chess player recently. The Times of India · Apr 3
How to wear a quarter-zip jumper without looking like a finance bro (and 14 of the best) Once a corporate trademark, the half-zip sweater is now fashion’s hottest look. Want to avoid cosplaying Rishi Sunak when you wear one? Our menswear expert reveals all The Guardian - UK · Apr 1
Starmer’s immigration rhetoric follows familiar pattern of bold claims but few results, expert says Madeleine Sumption says politicians make big claims about things they only partially control to appeal to voters The Guardian - UK · Mar 31
Rishi Sunak is giving advice to CEOs on AI. Here are his golden rules At Goldman Sachs’ conference, CEOs discuss how to leverage AI for growth while maintaining unique human leadership to avoid a sea of sameness. Fortune · Mar 25
Migrant Channel deaths soared after UK-France deal to stop illegal crossings, report warns Exclusive: Deadly incidents have moved closer to the French shore in recent years, new analysis shows The Independent UK · Mar 25
Starmer’s government increasing spending on foreign trips, figures show PM’s most costly quarter for travel was in last quarter of 2025, with the most expensive trip to Cop30 in Brazil The Guardian - UK · Mar 24
The Independent UK · Mar 23 Voices: Britain’s most vulnerable must be protected from the soaring cost of the Iran crisis THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As Donald Trump’s war inflicts greater pain on British household bills than we have seen in years, every lever must be pulled to give those who can least afford the hurt the greatest help
The Guardian - UK · Mar 18 Revealed: a crypto billionaire’s political base hosting ‘anti-woke’ and rightwing activists in Westminster Pardoned by Trump after violating US banking law, Ben Delo provides funding, networking, and podcasting space for a range of groups, including those with hardline views on migration and abortion
The Independent UK · Mar 18 Rwanda seeks 100 million pounds from the UK in arbitration over scrapped refugee deal Rwanda has told a panel of international arbitrators that Britain still owes it 100 million pounds ($115 million) under a controversial refugee resettlement deal that Prime Minister Keir Starmer scrapped immediately after taking office in 2024
The Times of India · Mar 15 Rishi Sunak on Iran crisis: 'If you want peace, prepare for war' Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the ongoing Middle East crisis caused the fourth supply shock this decade, with Covid being the first, the Russia-Ukraine war, and China's restrictions on rare earth export being the second and the third. Writing for The Times, the former UK PM said Britain…
Evening Standard · Feb 27 Rishi Sunak to advise Zelensky on Ukraine’s economic renewal The former PM has taken up an unpaid role as part President Volodymyr Zelensky’s International Advisory Council for the Economic Renewal of Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Feb 27 Rishi Sunak accepts role advising Zelensky on Ukraine’s economic renewal The former PM has joined President Volodymyr Zelensky’s International Advisory Council for the Economic Renewal of Ukraine
The Guardian - UK · Feb 25 Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: the quarter-zip is the breakout star of 2026 – and I think I know why It was once reserved for office workers and Rishi Sunak, but now pop stars and supermodels can’t get enough of the preppy look
The Times of India · Feb 22 'Russia suffering 1,000 casualties a day, 80% from drones': Rishi Sunak writes after meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy Drones have become the defining weapon of the conflict, fundamentally reshaping how battles are fought. Defence analysts note that relatively cheap unmanned systems can now destroy extremely expensive targets such as tanks, ships and strategic bombers at a fraction of the cost. A recent Sunday Times defence analysis highlighted how…
MyLifeXP · Feb 20 AI Can’t Fix Delhi Traffic Yet: Rishi Sunak’s Viral Moment at India AI Summit 2026 When technology leaders gather to discuss the future of Artificial Intelligence, serious policy and innovation dominate the stage. But at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, it was a light hearted comment that captured attention. Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak drew laughter when he apologised for…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 19 Bill Gates cancels keynote speech in India amid questions over Epstein ties Billionaire Microsoft co-founder pulls out of India’s AI Impact Summit to ‘ensure the focus’ remains on event’s ‘key priorities’