Promises

Downing Street has been accused of “quietly editing” one of Rishi Sunak’s five new promises to voters. The prime minister unveiled the pledges in a major speech setting out his…

Keir Starmer would abolish the House of Lords and replace it with an elected chamber if he becomes prime minister. The proposal, reported by The Observer, would be part of…

Liz Truss has promised she “absolutely” will not cut public spending – one day after experts calculated the government would need to find £60bn in savings. Speaking during PMQs on…

Rishi Sunak has promised big business he will “cut your taxes” as the chancellor offered little hope for extra help for hard-pressed households. In a sign the Tory response to…