Rishi Sunak: The UK will continue to work to end the bloodshed in Sudan and to support a democratic Government. We have begun a large-scale evacuation of British nationals, and I pay tribute to all those carrying out this complex operation. This morning I had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others. In addition to my duties in this House, I shall have further such meetings later today.
...Henry Smith Royston Smith Amanda Solloway Ben Spencer Mark Spencer Alexander Stafford Andrew Stephenson Jane Stevenson Bob Stewart Iain Stewart Gary Streeter Mel Stride Graham Stuart Julian Sturdy Rishi Sunak James Sunderland Desmond Swayne Robert Syms Derek Thomas Maggie Throup Edward Timpson Justin Tomlinson Michael Tomlinson Craig Tracey Anne-Marie Trevelyan Laura Trott Thomas Tugendhat...
Robert Jenrick: ...passports. They dominated detection figures for document abuse at the border. The Honourable member will also be aware that, at the summit in Paris on 10 March 2023 between UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron, the UK committed to ease the travel of school groups to the UK by making changes to documentary requirements for schoolchildren on organised trips from...
Rishi Sunak: Later today, I will return to Belfast to mark the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday agreement. It is an opportunity to thank some of the leading architects of peace for their courage and the pivotal role they played to set the groundwork for a better future for the people of Northern Ireland. We will also commemorate those who are no longer with us. This morning I had meetings with...
Rishi Sunak: On 13 July 2022, the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament published their report entitled ‘Extreme Right-Wing Terrorism’ (ERWT). The threat from ERWT is an important issue for the Government and we are grateful to the Committee for devoting time and attention to this subject. Today, the Government is publishing its response to this report. Copies of the Government response...
Rishi Sunak: I am making this statement to bring to the House’s attention the following Machinery of Government changes. The Government Debt Management Function will move from the Cabinet Office to HM Treasury, to sit alongside the centre for the Government Finance Function. This will improve the management of debt owed to the government and provide strong expertise and leadership for the public...
Rhianon Passmore: ...by Lesley Griffiths. We have now endured more than a decade of Tory austerity, and it will become a teenager this May. From David Cameron through Theresa May to Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and now Rishi Sunak—a right-wing ideology at its heart of shrinking the state, which has totally decimated public services. The Welsh Government's current funding settlement, which comes mainly from the...
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...Mark Spencer Alexander Stafford Keir Starmer Chris Stephens Jo Stevens John Stevenson Iain Stewart Jamie Stone Gary Streeter Mel Stride Graham Stringer Graham Stuart Julian Sturdy Zarah Sultana Rishi Sunak James Sunderland Desmond Swayne Robert Syms Mark Tami Sam Tarry Alison Thewliss Derek Thomas Gareth Thomas Nick Thomas-Symonds Owen Thompson Richard Thomson Emily Thornberry Maggie...
Rishi Sunak: This morning I had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others. In addition to my duties in this House, I shall have further such meetings later today.
...Henry Smith Julian Smith Royston Smith Amanda Solloway Ben Spencer Mark Spencer Alexander Stafford Jane Stevenson John Stevenson Iain Stewart Gary Streeter Mel Stride Graham Stuart Julian Sturdy Rishi Sunak James Sunderland Desmond Swayne Robert Syms Derek Thomas Maggie Throup Edward Timpson Kelly Tolhurst Justin Tomlinson Michael Tomlinson Craig Tracey Anne-Marie Trevelyan Laura Trott...
...Henry Smith Julian Smith Royston Smith Amanda Solloway Ben Spencer Mark Spencer Alexander Stafford Jane Stevenson John Stevenson Iain Stewart Gary Streeter Mel Stride Graham Stuart Julian Sturdy Rishi Sunak James Sunderland Desmond Swayne Robert Syms Derek Thomas Maggie Throup Edward Timpson Kelly Tolhurst Justin Tomlinson Michael Tomlinson Craig Tracey Anne-Marie Trevelyan Laura Trott...
Rishi Sunak: I have today laid before the House of Commons a copy of the Annual Report of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner, Rt Hon Sir Brian Leveson. The report covers the activities of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office (IPCO), the Office of Communications Data Authorisations (OCDA) and the Technology Advisory Panel (TAP) for 2021. I will also be sending a copy of this report to...
Rishi Sunak: A reply has been sent. The United Kingdom opposes human rights abuses and the death penalty in all circumstances and in all countries, and we continue to reiterate this to the Government of Bahrain. Our long-standing bilateral relationship with Bahrain allows us to assist and encourage continuing human rights reforms.
Lord Bilimoria: ...not increase taxes because it did not want to stifle the recovery and hamper growth. To date, India has not put up taxes, even in its latest Budget. When I was president of the CBI, I said to Rishi Sunak, who was then Chancellor, “Come on, Rishi, don’t put up taxes. This is what India has said.” What has he done? He has just put up taxes after taxes for the past two years, so we now...
Rishi Sunak: Since I was at this Dispatch Box a week ago, the Government have been delivering for the British people. At the UK-France summit, we signed a new illegal immigration deal to protect our borders. Over the weekend, we facilitated the sale of Silicon Valley Bank at no cost to the taxpayer. We have launched a submarine partnership with Australia and the US, launched our integrated review and...
Lord Purvis of Tweed: ...issues about these agreements in particular. I can quote from a website that says we know that farmers are concerned by some of the trade deals we have struck, including with Australia: “A Rishi Sunak-led Government will make farmers a priority in all future trade deals.” That website is Ready for Rishi. As part of that commitment, he said that as Prime Minister he would introduce a...
Rishi Sunak: On 7 February, I announced the creation of four new government departments: the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero; the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology; the Department for Business and Trade; and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Following the implementation of those changes, I am announcing the following changes to the sponsorship of public bodies and...
Rishi Sunak: Today I am publishing an updated Cabinet Committee list. I have placed a copy of the new list in the Libraries of both Houses.
Clive Lewis: ...they were left in when they were given independence—illiteracy rates of 60% or 70%. So when, as happened this week, the Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Mitchell, invites British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, another son of empire, to discuss reparations, he does so with full understanding of that potential. It is potential that CARICOM—the Caribbean Community—and its 10-point plan...
