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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 9 hours 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 9 hours 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 3 days 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 3 days 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 3 days 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 3 days 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 4 days ago

Voters head to polls in last test for UK's Sunak before national election Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:16Published 4 days 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 6 days 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 6 days 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 1 week ago

Tarun Ghulati, London Mayoral Hopeful, Highlights Priority Areas Ahead Of Polls\| Oneindia News Tarun Ghulati, a former investment banker now vying independently for the London mayoral race in 2024, finds inspiration in Rishi Sunak's political trajectory. With a commitment to bolstering India-UK.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 24:09Published 1 week ago

PM: UK won't accept return of asylum seekers from Ireland Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he's not going to accept the return of asylum seekers from Ireland, adding he was confident the Rwanda Bill complied with international obligations. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:23Published 1 week ago

PM: I disagree with Poulter's comments about NHS Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he doesn't agree with comments made by Tory defector Dan Poulter, arguing it was the 'common sense majority position' of the country to reform the welfare system... Credit: ODN Duration: 00:49Published 1 week ago

Cartlidge: Munitions sent to Ukraine depleted UK stockpiles Defence Minister James Cartlidge says that supplying munitions to Ukraine has depleted the UK’s stockpiles as he outlines the reasons for an increase in defence spending. His comments come after.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:21Published 2 weeks ago

PM: ''We are making a choice to prioritise defence'' Rishi Sunak and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held a joint press conference. Speaking today in Berlin, the prime minister confirmed the reduction in civil service headcount to pre-pandemic levels would.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:27Published 2 weeks ago

PM Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Olaf Scholz hold a meeting Rishi Sunak met the Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin on Wednesday to discuss closer co-operation on security, trade and illegal migration. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:53Published 2 weeks ago

PM Rishi Sunak meets troops stationed in Germany Rishi Sunak visits Germany, the day after announcing in Poland that the UK will spend 2.5% of GDP on defence by 2030. The prime minister assures officers of the pride and gratitude shared by allies who.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:02Published 2 weeks ago

Rishi Sunak meets Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin Rishi Sunak visits Germany, the day after announcing in Poland that the UK will spend 2.5% of GDP on defence by 2030. The prime minister is welcomed with military honours by Chancellor Olaf Scholz in.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:10Published 2 weeks ago

Emily Thornberry: Labour's first priority is safety Emily Thornberry says ''Labour's first priority is safety'' as she pledges to increase defence spending. The shadow attorney general questions how Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is going to fund the 75.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:46Published 2 weeks ago

Rishi Sunak arrives in Berlin to meet German Chancellor Rishi Sunak has arrived in Berlin where he is set to meet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for talks on Wednesday. The topics of the meeting at the Chancellery will include mutual relations, the Russian.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:09Published 2 weeks ago

UK Passes Bill to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda UK Passes Bill , to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda. Following two years of challenges, British parliament has passed the controversial bill, CNN reports. The U.K. government will now be able.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 2 weeks ago

PM: Poland and the UK are allies for the long term Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has hailed the UK's relationship with Poland, telling his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk they were 'allies for the long term'. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:50Published 2 weeks ago

PM and Shapps meet British soldiers in Poland Rishi Sunak and Defence Secretary Grant Shapps have visited the Warsaw Armoured Brigade where they met British soldiers - including one of the prime minister's own constituents. Report by Alibhaiz... Credit: ODN Duration: 01:29Published 2 weeks ago

PM: There's nothing compassionate about UK's asylum system Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said there is "nothing compassionate" about the current asylum system, adding the Rwanda Bill will help save lives. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:20Published 2 weeks ago

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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	As Galloway the disrupter steals Sunak's thunder, MPs worry for their future It's quite a day when the prime minister gives a speech on the steps of Downing Street saying that democracy is under threat - and it's not even clear that's the most important event that happened in.. Sky News - Published on March 1, 2024
George Galloway says he 'despises' Sunak after Rochdale win branded 'alarming' by PM George Galloway told Sky News he "despises" Prime Minister Rishi Sunak when asked about the prime minister's speech condemning extremism. Sky News - Published on March 1, 2024	'Our democracy is a target': PM rails against 'extremist forces trying to tear us apart' in Downing Street address Rishi Sunak has railed against "extremist forces trying to tear us apart" during a Downing Street address to the nation. Sky News - Published on March 1, 2024
Rishi Sunak pledges extra £54m for security of Jewish communities amid record levels of antisemitism A total of £72m is being allocated to Jewish schools, synagogues and other community centres to help them beef up security, Rishi Sunak has announced. Sky News - Published on February 29, 2024	Rishi Sunak says government 'speeding up' compensation for infected blood victims The prime minister has tried to assure victims of the infected blood scandal that his government is working to make compensation payments more quickly. Sky News - Published on February 28, 2024
Sunak declines to back under fire Post Office boss Read Rishi Sunak has declined to say whether he has confidence in the chief executive of the crisis-hit Post Office, Nick Read, following confirmation of an investigation into his conduct. Sky News - Published on February 28, 2024	Sunak swerves questions on Farage joining Tories as Starmer says PM has 'lost control' of his party Rishi Sunak has refused to reveal whether he would allow Nigel Farage to join his party after Sir Keir Starmer accused the Conservatives of "dancing to the tune" set by the former UKIP leader. Sky News - Published on February 28, 2024
Sunak struggling to maintain voter coalition that delivered Johnson's 2019 victory - Sky News voter panel Rishi Sunak is failing to hold together the voting coalition that delivered Boris Johnson a decisive victory in the 2019 general election, according to The Voters Panel on Sky News - launched today. Sky News - Published on February 27, 2024	Calls grow for Sunak to appoint independent Islamophobia adviser amid Anderson row Calls are growing for the prime minister to appoint a new independent Islamophobia adviser amid the ongoing row over Lee Anderson. Sky News - Published on February 27, 2024
Sunak braced for another by-election after ex-Tory MP suspended from Commons Former Tory MP Scott Benton has been suspended from the Commons over his role in a lobbying sting - creating a further headache for Rishi Sunak. Sky News - Published on February 27, 2024	Sunak 'made calculation he doesn't need Muslim voters', claims Tory MP Rishi Sunak has "made the calculation" that he doesn't need Muslim voters for his "political purposes", a former minister has claimed. Sky News - Published on February 26, 2024

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