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Politicians will vote on Rishi Sunak’s smoking ban
Members of parliament will discuss proposals for some of the most stringent anti-tobacco legislation in the world. Major public health intervention: Rishi Sunak aims to make Generation Alpha, which was born in 2009, the first generation in the United Kingdom to abstain from smoking.
Minister uncertain on airline, expects Rwanda flights soon
Victoria Atkins estimated that the Rwanda plan would be operational "within weeks," but she was unable to confirm whether or not an airline had been secured to charter the aircraft. A minister of the cabinet refrained from confirming whether an airline has been secured to transport asylum seekers to Rwanda, despite implying that the initiative will be operational "within weeks."
Rishi Sunak claims RAF fighter jets downed Iran drones
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stated that "a number of drones" launched at Israel from Iran were shot down by British fighter aircraft. The United Kingdom was among several nations, including the United States, that assisted in the counteroffensive against Iran's unprecedented direct assault on Israeli territory. As opposed to Israel, additional RAF aircraft were deployed over Iraq and Syria, according to the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
Truss elated by mini-budget, criticizes fleas in memoir
Liz Truss tendered her resignation in October 2022 after completing a term of 44 days in office. Anecdotes from her personal life as a senior government official are included in her memoir, which chronicles her brief tenure. Liz Truss disclosed that she wrestled with the idea of dismantling the United Kingdom's economic watchdog and replacing Treasury and Bank of England leaders, claiming they were "pro-China" and "pro-Remain" organisations, respectively.
Boris Johnson calls Rishi Sunak’s smoking ban ‘crazy’
The former prime minister criticised the actions of his Conservative successor as leader, stating that the party had lost "dynamism." Boris Johnson termed Rishi Sunak's proposal to discontinue the sale of nicotine products "nuts" about his smoking policy. At the 2023 Conservative Party conference, the incumbent prime minister unveiled his plan: gradually increase the legal age of purchase for cigarettes in England by one year, culminating in the establishment of a "smoke-free" generation.
PM defends NHS record as England misses targets
Rishi Sunak defended his performance on the NHS in light of new data indicating that crucial objectives for A&E waiting lists and times have been missed. Mr Sunak stated, "We are making progress," citing data indicating a marginal decline in the volume of individuals awaiting routine medical procedures at the hospital. However, March data indicates that targets for the number of patients seen in A&E within four hours were not achieved.
Lord Cameron claims UK arms sales to Israel are ‘unchanged’
The foreign secretary maintains that the United Kingdom maintains "grave concerns" regarding the accessibility of humanitarian aid in Gaza. At the same time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that a date has been set for a ground invasion in Rafah. Lord Cameron stated that the United Kingdom maintains an "unchanged" stance regarding arms sales to Israel.
Sunak shocked by bloodshed but supports Israel’s self-defense right
Rishi Sunak has emphasised the increasing suffering of Palestinian civilians and stated that the United Kingdom has been "straining every sinew" to deliver aid to Gaza, all the while pressing Hamas to liberate its captives. Rishi Sunak stated that the United Kingdom remains "firmly committed to Israel's right to defend its security" despite being "deeply disturbed" by the violence that has occurred six months since the Israel-Hamas conflict began.
Deputy PM: UK can sell weaponry to Israel
According to the deputy prime minister, it remains lawful for the United Kingdom to maintain its arms sales to Israel. There have been demands for the United Kingdom to cease its provision of arms to Israel after the loss of seven aid workers in Gaza this week. Oliver Dowden implied that the United Kingdom would cease arms deliveries to Israel if the country were to be judged to have violated international law.
Hunt applauds Wragg’s ‘courageous’ apology over sharing MPs’ numbers
The Metropolitan Police had previously stated that it was evaluating reports of a parliamentary honeytrap sexting scheme. The chancellor commended Conservative MP William Wragg for his "courageous and fulsome" apology to The Times following his admission that he had revealed the personal phone numbers of MPs. According to Jeremy Hunt, the news was "extremely cause for concern."