Tag: Rishi Sunak
General Election 2024 – Prime Minister will help Scottish Conservatives launch election manifesto
Rishi Sunak will join the outgoing Scottish Conservative leader, Douglas Ross, as he unveils the Scottish Conservative General Election manifesto on Monday in Edinburgh.
Mr Ross will say the document has a “laser-like focus on...
HS2 cancellation – What does it mean for Scotland?
In the aftermath of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's speech to the Conservative Party conference, cancelling the extension to the High Speed 2 (HS2) rail link, there may be some good news for Scotland.
The...
Prime Minister makes calls to First Ministers of Scotland and Wales
On his first day as Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak appointed the main members of his Cabinet and found time to call the Presidents of Ukraine and the USA.
He also called the First Minister...
New Prime Minister gets behind the desk at Number 10
Following his visit to King Charles III, Rishi Sunak wasted little time in getting back to Downing Street where a number of problems await his attention.
Outside 10 Downing Street the Prime Minister made...
Prime Minister and Chancellor address the Scottish Conservatives conference
The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, had the opportunity to speak to Scottish Conservatives earlier today by joining the virtual conference from Downing Street where he is still self-isolating.
This is what he said: "Thank you...
Coronavirus – furlough scheme extended
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that the various government schemes which pay employees who are on furlough due to the coronavirus pandemic, will be extended to the autumn.
Those eligible under the Self-Employment Income...