Kwasi Kwarteng
British politician (born 1975)
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Akwasi Addo Alfred Kwarteng is a British politician who served as the Chancellor of the Exchequer from 6 September to 14 October 2022 under Liz Truss and the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy from 2021 to 2022 under Boris Johnson. A member of the Conservative Party, he has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Spelthorne since 2010.
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Liz Truss resignation honours revealed as Kwarteng and cabinet miss outKwasi Kwarteng, Therese Coffey and the rest of Liz Truss's cabinet have missed out on getting gongs or places in the House of Lords as part of her resignation honours list.Sky News - Published | |
Liz Truss's chancellor feels 'let down' by her - as reveals they haven't spoken since his sackingFormer chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has revealed how he feels "let down" by Liz Truss as he accused her of "total capitulation" following her failed agenda.Sky News - Published | |
Kwarteng admits his mortgage repayments have gone up 'considerably' since his mini-budgetFormer chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has admitted he has been "affected" by his own mini-budget which was blamed for creating economic turmoil while Liz Truss was prime minister.Sky News - Published | |
Former Tory ministers agreed to advise fake overseas company for £10,000 in sting operation![]() Sky News - Published | |
Kwarteng was warned mini-budget could cause market chaos, Treasury officials say![]() Sky News - Published | |
Kwarteng admits he and Truss 'blew it' and got 'carried away' with economic reforms![]() Sky News - Published | |
Despite chancellor's reassurances after Kwarteng's disastrous mini-budget there is no magic cure | Paul Kelso![]() Sky News - Published | |
Kwarteng: 'I told Truss we should slow down after mini-budget'![]() Sky News - Published | |
Parliament to return after mini-budget turmoil, with Kwarteng set to face MPs![]() Sky News - Published | |
Chancellor to set out financial plan three weeks earlier than planned after pressure![]() Sky News - Published | |
Kwarteng rules out wholesale reforms to bank 'firewall' regime![]() Sky News - Published | |
Lenders push Kwarteng to extend mortgage guarantee scheme![]() Sky News - Published | |
Kwarteng to meet high street bank chiefs amid mortgage market freeze![]() Sky News - Published | How would a squeeze on benefits affect people day-to-day?![]() Sky News - Published |
First phase of Truss's reign is over - is there any way back from 45p tax cut U-turn? | Beth RigbyIt took 10 days for the most eye-catching and controversial element of Kwasi Kwarteng's mini-budget to unravel.Sky News - Published | Tory MPs told they will lose whip if they vote against Kwarteng's tax-cutting mini-budget![]() Sky News - Published |
Kwarteng faces calls for inquiry after attending champagne do with hedge fund managers![]() Sky News - Published | Liz Truss to face wretched week at Tory Party conference after mini-budget turmoil![]() Sky News - Published |
Nations demand urgent meeting with Kwarteng as Tory top team doubles down on plan to cut spendingThe devolved governments of the UK want an urgent meeting with Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to discuss immediate action to reverse the damaging effects of the mini-budget.Sky News - Published | 'Closing the stable door after horse has bolted': PM and chancellor meet fiscal watchdog![]() Sky News - Published |
Truss and Kwarteng to meet fiscal watchdog tomorrow after MPs demand full economic forecast![]() Sky News - Published | Did Truss and Kwarteng's mini-budget fall foul of the autumn curse? | Adam Boulton![]() Sky News - Published |
Chancellor insists government 'protecting people across UK' with mini-budget announcementChancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has insisted the government is focusing on "delivering the growth plan" and "protecting people right across the country".Sky News - Published | Your quick guide to what's going on with the economy![]() Sky News - Published |
What are bonds, how are they different to gilts and where do they fit in the mini-budget crisis?The Bank of England has made the very unusual move of buying 'long-dated gilts' to restore stability after Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng's mini-budget sent the markets plummeting.Sky News - Published | Labour MP's 'superficially black' comment was 'racist and wrong' - Starmer![]() Sky News - Published |
Kwasi Kwarteng begs City bankers not to sell the pound![]() Sky News - Published | From civil war to hope: Thanks in part to 'Kami-Kwasi', Labour's mood is lifting | Jon Craig analysis![]() Sky News - Published |
PM going for broke in hope of winning big - but has she misjudged the public mood? | Beth RigbyIt may have been billed a mini-budget, but what Kwasi Kwarteng announced on Friday was massive.Sky News - Published | 'Anti-democratic': Unions condemn Kwarteng's crackdown on strikes - and announce further action![]() Sky News - Published |
The chancellor's economic experiment will test the patience of his party and the markets![]() Sky News - Published | Watch the Chancellor's statement liveKwasi Kwarteng will promise a "new era for Britain" in his mini budget.Sky News - Published |
Income tax cut by a penny for all as higher rate of tax abolished![]() Sky News - Published | National Insurance rise to be reversed - see how it affects you![]() Sky News - Published |
The key mini-budget announcements at a glanceAs Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng delivers his mini-budget statement to MPs, here's the key points:Sky News - Published | Chancellor to promise 'new era for Britain' with plan for growth in mini-budgetKwasi Kwarteng will promise a "new era for Britain" with a major package of measures to "turn the vicious cycle of stagnation into a virtuous cycle of growth".Sky News - Published |
The week the Truss government changed direction: Five things to watch out for in Friday's mini-budget![]() Sky News - Published | Chancellor may scrap cap on bankers' bonuses to boost City's competitiveness![]() Sky News - Published |
New chancellor Kwarteng reaffirms Bank of England independence![]() Sky News - Published | Chancellor Kwarteng summons bank chiefs for economy crisis talks![]() Sky News - Published |
Truss appoints top team - with Kwasi Kwarteng as chancellor![]() Sky News - Published | Who is Kwasi Kwarteng? The new chancellor who has been unafraid of upsetting his party![]() Sky News - Published |
'Strong argument' interest rates should have been hiked sooner, business secretary says![]() Sky News - Published | PM and chancellor 'completely on top' of economy despite being on holiday![]() Sky News - Published |
Business secretary writes to fuel giants reminding them to pass on tax cuts to motorists![]() Sky News - Published | Johnson will 'absolutely' remain Tory leader after local elections, Kwarteng says![]() Sky News - Published |
Closing parliament's bars would be 'excessively puritanical' - Kwarteng![]() Sky News - Published | 'Tackling mistakes of the past': PM pledges to do more for cost of living crisis as he defends energy strategy![]() Sky News - Published |
Energy security strategy is 'more of a medium term answer', business secretary admitsBusiness Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has admitted the government's energy security strategy is "more of a medium three, four, five year answer" ahead of its reveal later today.Sky News - Published | Capturing carbon emissions and storing it underground could allow polluters to dodge climate action, MPs warn![]() Sky News - Published |