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Rich List 2024: King Charles and Sunak see their wealth rise The personal fortunes of the prime minister and the King have risen in the last 12 months, according to the Sunday Times Rich List 2024. Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murty’s wealth surged from £529m.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:31Published 3 days ago

Starmer tells Sunak to fix "chaos" facing prisons Opening Prime Minister’s Questions, the Labour leader said Rishi Sunak's focus should be on the "chaos" facing prisons. Sir Keir Starmer said: After 14 years of Tory government, the prison system is.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:44Published 5 days ago

Rishi Sunak arrives at Parliament ahead of PMQs Rishi Sunak arrives at the Houses of Parliament ahead of his weekly grilling at PMQs. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:31Published 5 days ago

Sunak praises resilience of farmers at Downing Street summit More than 70 businesses and producers from the food and farming industry attend the Farm to Fork summit held at Downing Street, including the Rodda’s dairy company, Fischer Farms, Tesco, Aldi and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:44Published 6 days ago

D-Day anniversary: Sunak begins commemorative torch relay Prime Minister Rishi Sunak began commemorations of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, as he handed a torch to a 99-year-old veteran of the landings. The torch will now travel to capital cities and key.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:57Published 6 days ago

MPs arrive at Downing Street ahead of Cabinet meeting Cabinet ministers arrive at Downing Street ahead of a meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:49Published 6 days ago

Starmer pledges commitment to national security Sir Keir Starmer has fought back after Rishi Sunak today warned the Labour leader "can't be trusted" to "keep Britain safe", with the risk of nuclear war the highest since the 1960s. Speaking in the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:53Published 6 days ago

PM warns UK faces 'most dangerous time for generations' Rishi Sunak warned the UK faces the "most dangerous time for generations" as he delivered his pre-election pitch to voters on Monday. Mr Sunak set out his vision for the next government, addressing.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:33Published 1 week ago

Elphicke defection shows country is 'crying out for change' Labour's Catherine McKinnell said Tory MP Natalie Elphicke's defection to Labour "sends a signal that the country is crying out for change." Ms Elphicke became the second Conservative to defect to.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:32Published 1 week ago

PM: ONS growth data shows we're on right track Rishi Sunak has said that "after a difficult couple of years", the UK has made the case that it is now the "best place" to start and invest in a business. Speaking at a PM Connect event at Siemens.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:56Published 1 week ago

Sunak: Latest ONS figures show UK economy has real momentum Rishi Sunak has said he is "encouraged" that the economy has "real momentum", after the latest ONS figures show the UK economy is has grown by 0.6% between January and March. The prime minister added.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:31Published 1 week ago

Sunak accuses Labour of 'rank hypocrisy' over migration Rishi Sunak has accused Sir Keir Starmer of "rank hypocrisy" over the Labour leader's plan to establish a new Border Security Command to tackle people-smuggling gangs bringing migrants across the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:52Published 1 week ago

PM 'deeply concerned' about potential Israeli offensive Rishi Sunak said he is "deeply concerned" about a potential Israeli offensive in the city of Rafah. "I've been very consistent that we are deeply concerned about the prospect of a military incursion.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:41Published 2 weeks ago

PM reassures the public following cyber attack Rishi Sunak has reassured the public following a major data breach at the Ministry of Defence, which impacted a third-party payroll system. "I do want to reassure people the Ministry of Defence has.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:16Published 2 weeks ago

PM helps out in the kitchen with food charity Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has helped to cook meals and prepare food packages with charity volunteers at a community centre in north London. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:05Published 2 weeks ago

PM: General election isn't foregone conclusion Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has insisted the general election 'isn’t a foregone conclusion' as he vowed to 'fight incredibly hard' for the country. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:51Published 2 weeks ago

Tories Face Significant Bruising at Local Elections Rishi Sunak experienced a significant by-election setback and faces further pain in council contests across England. Labour's Chris Webb secured victory in the parliamentary seat of Blackpool South,.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:14Published 2 weeks ago

PM sends a message to Labour party Rishi Sunak praised Lord Houchen for his re-election, claiming Labour “threw a lot of mud, because they were angry''. Ben Houchen has won a third term as Tees Valley mayor, taking 54% of the vote.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:16Published 2 weeks ago

Tories face significant bruising at local elections Rishi Sunak experienced a significant by-election setback and faces further pain in council contests across England. Labour's Chris Webb secured victory in the parliamentary seat of Blackpool South,.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:04Published 2 weeks ago

Sunak visits military base amid bruising election results Rishi Sunak inspects soldiers from Falklands Platoon, Parachute Regiment, as they passed out after their basic infantry training at Catterick Garrison, in North Yorkshire. The prime minister's visit.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:47Published 2 weeks ago

Lord Cameron: UK leading way in support for Ukraine Lord David Cameron says the UK is "once again absolutely leading the way" on the international stage in its support for Ukraine. The foreign secretary is visiting Kyiv after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:23Published 2 weeks ago

Voters head to polls in last test for UK's Sunak before national election Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:16Published 3 weeks ago

Sunak arrives at Parliament ahead of local elections Sunak arrives at Parliament ahead of the last Prime Minister’s Questions before Thursday’s local and mayoral elections. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:05Published 3 weeks ago

Ireland to resume sending asylum seekers back to the UK 'by end of May' British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak say the increase in migrant numbers crossing over to Ireland proves that his controversial Rwanda policy is working. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:05Published 3 weeks ago

Ministers arrive at No 10 as election campaigns continue Ministers have arrived at 10 Downing Street for their weekly cabinet meeting with Rishi Sunak as campaigning for Thursday’s local elections continues. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:13Published 3 weeks ago

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Sunak facing further calls to proscribe IRGC in wake of attack on Israel Rishi Sunak is facing further calls from parliament to take action against Iran in the wake of the nation's direct attack against Israel over the weekend. Sky News - Published on April 15, 2024
Sunak putting international diplomacy before appeasement of frustrated backbenchers From Rishi Sunak to Keir Starmer, to President Macron and President Biden, Western leaders on Monday appealed to Israel to exercise restraint following Iran's drone and missile attack. Sky News - Published on April 15, 2024
Dangerous moments in foreign affairs can bring a party together but Sunak faces his own domestic battles MPs return to Westminster today after two weeks away, to the possibility of dangerous escalation in the Middle East. Sky News - Published on April 15, 2024

RAF shot down 'a number of drones' in Iran's attack on Israel, PM confirms UK jets shot down "a number of drones" launched by Iran in its attack on Israel on Saturday night, Rishi Sunak has said. Sky News - Published on April 14, 2024
New £2.1m 'Operation Prosper' scheme launched to help veterans into work Rishi Sunak is launching a £2.1m scheme to help veterans into high-paid jobs after they leave the armed forces amid an ongoing debate about their welfare. Sky News - Published on April 11, 2024
Energy minister stands down from government post to focus on constituency An energy minister has announced he is standing down from his government role to focus on local issues in a further blow to Rishi Sunak. Sky News - Published on April 11, 2024

Johnson brands Sunak's smoking crackdown 'nuts' Boris Johnson has hit out at Rishi Sunak's smoking policy, branding his plan to phase out the sale of tobacco products "nuts". Sky News - Published on April 11, 2024
Tories at risk in election could keep seats over voter ID confusion, poll suggests Rishi Sunak and other high-profile Conservatives could keep their seats because of voter ID confusion in the next general election, a new poll suggests. Sky News - Published on April 10, 2024
PM refuses to name date for first deportation flight to Rwanda Rishi Sunak has refused to name a date for when the first flight will take asylum seekers to Rwanda. Sky News - Published on April 10, 2024
PM defends handling of Wragg case - after MP embroiled in sexting scandal quits Tories Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has defended himself after the MP embroiled in the Westminster honeytrap sexting scandal quit the Conservative Party voluntarily, rather than being kicked out. Sky News - Published on April 10, 2024

Rishi Sunak holds talks with Rwandan president - amid fresh doubts over deportation scheme Rishi Sunak has said he expects deportation flights to Rwanda to take off in the spring - despite reports that housing in the country intended for migrants has been sold off. Sky News - Published on April 9, 2024
PM says UK 'shocked by bloodshed' but stands by 'Israel's right to defend security' as Gaza war reaches six month mark The UK is "shocked by the bloodshed" but continues to stand by "Israel's right to defend its security", Rishi Sunak has said, six months on from the start of the Israel-Hamas war. Sky News - Published on April 7, 2024
UK is breaching international law by continuing to arm Israel, Sunak warned The UK is breaching international law by continuing to arm Israel, Rishi Sunak has been warned. Sky News - Published on April 3, 2024	Family of UK aid worker killed by Israel 'heartbroken' - as PM warns of 'increasingly intolerable' situation The family of British aid worker James Kirby, who was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza, say they are "utterly heartbroken" by his death - as Rishi Sunak warned of an "increasingly intolerable".. Sky News - Published on April 3, 2024
Sunak demands 'transparent investigation' into strike that killed British aid workers in Gaza Rishi Sunak has demanded a "thorough and transparent investigation" into an Israeli airstrike that killed three British aid workers in Gaza. Sky News - Published on April 2, 2024	PM backs JK Rowling as row over Scotland's new hate crime laws escalates Rishi Sunak has said people should not be criminalised "for stating simple facts on biology" as he backed author JK Rowling in her criticism of new Scottish hate crime laws. Sky News - Published on April 2, 2024
'Cost of chaos': Labour hits out at Tory spending with new website Labour is set to launch a "cost of chaos" website that criticises the amount of government spending under Rishi Sunak. Sky News - Published on April 2, 2024	Tories could be left with 'fewer than 100' MPs after next general election, major poll says Rishi Sunak's Conservatives are on course to win fewer than 100 seats in the general election, according to a major poll that suggests the party is facing the worst result in its history. Sky News - Published on March 30, 2024
Sunak and Starmer both praise Christians in Easter messages - but Labour leader seizes chance to talk of 'new beginnings' Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has spoken of a time for "new beginnings" in his Easter message, as he looks towards the coming general election. Sky News - Published on March 30, 2024	Sunak criticised for 'surprise' honours list including major Tory donor Rishi Sunak has been criticised for announcing a "surprise" round of honours - including a knighthood for a major donor to the Conservative Party. Sky News - Published on March 29, 2024
Labour not treating election as done deal as Sunak makes Starmer wait No wonder the Labour Party is desperate for a general election now and bitterly disappointed that Rishi Sunak has "bottled it", in Keir Starmer's words, and is sticking to his plan not to hold it until.. Sky News - Published on March 28, 2024	PM claims UK approach to China 'more robust' than allies The UK's approach to China is "more robust" than its allies, Rishi Sunak has claimed, as he continues to face calls to use more aggressive language to describe Beijing in the wake of two cyberattacks. Sky News - Published on March 26, 2024
PM claims Tories have overseen nuclear 'renaissance' - despite minister's admission Rishi Sunak has claimed his party has overseen a "renaissance" in the nuclear industry - just hours after one of his ministers suggested plans for the sector should have been laid out "years ago". Sky News - Published on March 25, 2024	'Don't mess with national flags', says Sunak after Nike changes St George's Cross on England shirt Rishi Sunak has warned against "messing with" the national flags after Nike changed the colour of the St George's Cross on a new England football shirt. Sky News - Published on March 22, 2024
Sunak hints at help for Waspi women as he promises 'thoughtful response' to damning report Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has hinted at help for Waspi women who were hit by changes to the state pension age. Sky News - Published on March 22, 2024	Can Sunak break free of the malaise gripping his premiership? Just how much trouble is Rishi Sunak in as he limps on into Easter? Sky News - Published on March 21, 2024
Protesters deny criminal damage after Rishi Sunak's home draped in anti-oil banners Four protesters have pleaded not guilty to criminal damage after Greenpeace activists draped Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's home with anti-oil and gas banners last year. Sky News - Published on March 21, 2024	Sunak to guarantee pensions triple lock at next election Rishi Sunak will guarantee that the pensions triple lock will remain in place under a future Conservative government, Sky News understands. Sky News - Published on March 21, 2024
Barack Obama pays surprise visit to Downing Street Barack Obama has paid a surprise visit to Rishi Sunak. Sky News - Published on March 18, 2024	Rishi Sunak 'not interested in Westminster politics' and insists party is 'united' Rishi Sunak said he is "not interested in Westminster politics" and insisted his party is "united" as he brushed off rumours of a plot to oust him. Sky News - Published on March 18, 2024
What happens now the Rwanda bill is back in the Commons following defeats in the Lords? Rishi Sunak's flagship Rwanda bill is back in the Commons today, where the government is poised to reject all the amendments tabled by critics in the House of Lords. Sky News - Published on March 18, 2024	As misery and despair stalk the Tory party, talk of changing leader is getting louder Rishi Sunak hopes three key moments this week will turn around his fortunes after his standing in the party plummeted. Sky News - Published on March 17, 2024
'Economy turning a corner': Rishi Sunak seeks to turn around fortunes amid plot rumours Rishi Sunak has insisted "the economy is turning a corner" and urged Tory MPs to "stick to the plan" amid reports of a plot to oust him before the election. Sky News - Published on March 17, 2024	Sunak 'will still be leader' at next general election - as rumours of plot to oust him dismissed Rishi Sunak will lead the Tories into the next general election, the transport secretary insisted amid reports of a plot to oust him. Sky News - Published on March 17, 2024
PM urged to sack minister who said they were 'worried there might be peace in the Middle East' Rishi Sunak has been urged to identify and sack a minister who told Sky News they were concerned there might be peace in the Middle East in case it damages the Conservatives' electoral prospects. Sky News - Published on March 15, 2024	Tory MPs have 'never worked harder', says Hunt after 'zombie parliament' accusations Conservative MPs have "never worked harder", the chancellor has claimed following accusations Rishi Sunak is presiding over a "zombie parliament". Sky News - Published on March 15, 2024
Rishi Sunak rules out general election on 2 May Rishi Sunak has ruled out holding a general election on 2 May following speculation the prime minister could choose to go to the polls early. Sky News - Published on March 14, 2024	Sunak appears to rule out handing back cash to Tory donor embroiled in racism row Rishi Sunak appears to have ruled out returning money to a Tory donor who allegedly said Diane Abbott made him "want to hate all black women" and "should be shot". Sky News - Published on March 13, 2024
PM holds private meeting with chair of influential committee amid concerns from Tory MPs Rishi Sunak had a private meeting with the chairman of the 1922 backbench committee on Monday, Sky News can reveal. Sky News - Published on March 12, 2024	PM will call snap election if 10 Conservative MPs defect to Reform UK, top Tory claims Rishi Sunak will call a snap general election if 10 Conservative MPs defect to Reform UK, a top Tory with close links to Downing Street has claimed. Sky News - Published on March 11, 2024
For Rishi Sunak, there is no other way to spin Lee Anderson's defection than a body blow Three parties Lee Anderson. Labour, Conservative and now Reform. Just weeks ago he batted off suggestions he'd defect to Reform, having lost his job as deputy party chair for rebelling over the Rwanda.. Sky News - Published on March 11, 2024	Ministers urge Sunak's government to increase defence spending in highly unusual intervention Two serving ministers have broken cover to urge Rishi Sunak's government to "lead the way" and increase defence spending to at least 2.5% at a time of growing threats. Sky News - Published on March 9, 2024
Sunak hails 'historic moment' as Sweden officially becomes NATO's newest member Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden have welcomed Sweden officially joining NATO, with the prime minister calling it a "historic moment". Sky News - Published on March 7, 2024	'Nothing has changed': Sunak quashes speculation of May general election Rishi Sunak has appeared to quash lingering speculation of a May general election - saying "nothing has changed" since he last indicated it will happen in the autumn. Sky News - Published on March 7, 2024
Sunak defends keeping Donelan in post as pressure mounts on science secretary Rishi Sunak has defended his decision not to sack a minister who is facing pressure over the use of taxpayer money to cover her legal settlement with an academic. Sky News - Published on March 7, 2024	What's it like to be married to Rishi Sunak? Five takeaways from the PM's Grazia interview Rishi Sunak's Grazia interview with his wife Akshata Murty delves into how the couple share the domestic load - from the PM's signature dish to the "disgusting" habit his wife had when they first met. Sky News - Published on March 6, 2024
Government suffers five defeats to Rwanda Bill in House of Lords Rishi Sunak has suffered a number of sizeable defeats in the House of Lords over his controversial bill to rescue the stalled Rwanda plan. Sky News - Published on March 4, 2024	Rishi Sunak's 'sinister' reference to 'reading the riot act to the police' A human rights lawyer and Labour peer has outlined what she thinks is the "most sinister" part of the prime minister's recent speech on policing and protests. Sky News - Published on March 3, 2024
Houthis namecheck George Galloway in message to Sunak as cargo ship sinks A senior Houthi leader has namechecked newly-elected George Galloway in a message blaming Rishi Sunak for the first sinking of a rebel-attacked vessel in the Red Sea. Sky News - Published on March 3, 2024

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