The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, championed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has passed by 383 votes to 67 in the House of Commons. Health Secretary Victoria Atkins defended the plans, stating that there is no liberty in addiction. The bill passed by 383 votes to 67, creating a “smoke-free generation” Continue Reading
Liz Truss Resigns – The Lettuce Won!
Liz Truss today resigned as the UK’s Prime Minister earlier this afternoon. Here is Liz Truss’ resignation speech: I came into office at a time of great economic and international instability. Families and businesses were worried about how to pay their bills. Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine threatens the security Continue Reading
Truss Economy: No Windfall Tax; Public Borrowing and a Tax Cut for ‘Investment’?
Making her debut speech in PMQ today, Prime Minister Liz Truss confirmed that she is not in favour of implementing Windfall Tax on Energy companies (thereby overturning a previous promise made by Rishi Sunak whilst he was Chancellor); preferring instead to borrow up to an estimated £100bn to subsidize the Continue Reading
Truss Economy: No Windfall Tax; Public Borrowing and a Tax Cut for ‘Investment’?
Making her debut speech in PMQ today, Prime Minister Liz Truss confirmed that she is not in favour of implementing Windfall Tax on Energy companies (thereby overturning a previous promise made by Rishi Sunak whilst he was Chancellor); preferring instead to borrow up to an estimated £100bn to subsidize the Continue Reading
Live: Liz Truss announced as Britain’s Next PM
Live coverage from the Conservative leadership ballot, and the announcing the new Conservative Leader and Prime Minister. The two candidates are Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss. Graham Brady, the returning electoral officer for the 1922 Committee, has just announced that Liz Truss MP is the new U.K. Prime Minister and Continue Reading