And Finally..
In this week's London Calling, the talking points are the latest wave of Eco protests, Macron v Le Pen, Rishi Sunak's sinking star, the U-turn on conversion therapy and Boris's surprise visit to Ukraine.
Tag: Rishi Sunak
Treasury Staff Held a Party During Last Winter’s Lockdown Restrictions, Government Sources Claim
Government sources have unveiled that Treasury staff held a party last year on November 25th to celebrate Rishi Sunak's spending review, even though lockdown restrictions were in place at the time.
Rishi Sunak to Announce £6 Billion Spending Package to Fight Growing NHS Backlog
Rishi Sunak is preparing to announce £6 billion spending package for the NHS to tackle the record patient backlog.
Rishi Sunak Expected to Extend Covid Recovery Loan Scheme
The Chancellor is expected to announce an extension to the Government's Covid recovery loan scheme, which was set to end on December 31st, in his budget speech next week.
Leaked Documents Reveal Chancellor’s Concerns about Cost of Moving Towards a Zero-Carbon Economy
Leaked documents reveal that the Treasury is concerned about the economic costs of moving towards a zero-carbon economy, including companies being pushed by green initiatives to move production abroad.
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak Will Spend “Freedom Day” in Self-Isolation After Speedy U-Turn Due to Backlash Over Quarantine Exemption
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak will no longer avoid self-isolation by taking part in a convenient pilot scheme after a backlash has forced them to decide to spend "Freedom Day" locked indoors.
“Big Risk” of Inflation Spiralling Out of Control as Government Borrows Another £24 Billion in May
With the Government having borrowed another £24 billion in May and the national debt standing at £2.2 trillion, a former Chancellor has warned there is a "big risk" of inflation spiralling out of control.
Rishi Sunak Confirms His Split From Boris Johnson Over September “Circuit Breaker” Lockdown
Rishi Sunak has confirmed that he opposed the imposition of a "circuit breaker" lockdown in September due to the impact on people's jobs and livelihoods, but that the "ultimate" decision was Boris Johnson's.
Fact Check: “Rishi Sunak Was the Main Person Responsible for Covid’s Second Wave”
The Times has published the latest instalment in Jonathan Calvert and George Arbuthnott’s new book, laying the blame for Covid's second wave at the feet of Chancellor Rishi Sunak. But is that fair?
