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Robert Jenrick has promised to make Jacob Rees-Mogg Tory party chairman if he wins the Conservative Party leadership election.
Mr Jenrick on Sunday said he would appoint the Boris Johnson loyalist despite him losing his seat in the July election.
“One of my first acts as leader would be to appoint him as chairman of the party so we can truly reform and democratise our party,” Mr Jenrick said.
“Together we will empower members and restore the respect that has been so sorely lacking in recent years,” he added.
Meanwhile, the owner of P&O ferries will attend a key investment summit after Sir Keir Starmer distanced himself from comments by a minister who called the firm a “cowboy operator”.
After efforts by Downing Street to smooth relations, it is understood that DP World will now attend Monday’s gathering, despite the row over Louise Haigh’s comments about the firm.
It comes as scores of Labour MPs have urged Rachel Reeves to embrace spending tens of billions more on ailing public services ahead of the budget.
Key Points
- Jenrick to make Rees-Mogg Tory party chairman
- P&O boss will attend investment summit after Starmer’s rebuke to minister over ‘cowboy’ comment
- 70 Labour MPs urge Rachel Reeves to commit to billion-pound spend ahead of budget
Government apologises for accidentally leaking email address of one of world’s richest men
Government apologises for leaking email address of one of world’s richest men
Department for Business and Trade has referred itself to the data protection watchdog over ‘human error’
Alexander Butler13 October 2024 22:00 1728846002How Jenrick’s team tricked five Cleverly supporters to reach Tory leadership last two
How Jenrick’s team tricked five Cleverly supporters to reach Tory leadership last two
Exclusive: Robert Jenrick’s team did something extraordinary to get him over the line in leadership contest
Alexander Butler13 October 2024 20:00 1728838802Keir Starmer admits Labour’s first 100 days in power have been a ‘bumpy road’
Keir Starmer admits Labour’s first 100 days in power have been a ‘bumpy road’
Sir Keir Starmer described Labour’s first 100 days in power as “bumpy” but said he is “happy” with what his party has achieved so far. The prime minister referenced “bumps and sidewinds” in the first three months in government, referring to the Labour donation row and the Sue Gray saga, when he appeared on the BBC’s Newcast, released today (12 October). Sir Keir said investment in the UK from companies such as Amazon, is proof that Labour’s “tough decisions” on the economy are beginning to “trigger investment”. The prime minister said: “This is proof to me that the steps we are taking are having effect.”
Alexander Butler13 October 2024 18:00 1728833402‘Warning shot’ to ministers over legal aid as barristers raise threat of industrial action
Lawyers raise threat of industrial action over legal aid funding row
Threat of further disruption in crisis-stricken justice system as patience with new government wears thin
Alexander Butler13 October 2024 16:30 1728829937Starmer to unveil investment deals
Sir Keir Starmer will pledge to get rid of regulation that “needlessly holds back investment” at a major business conference on Monday.
The Government is expected to unveil investment deals worth billions in AI, life sciences and infrastructure at its first International Investment Summit.
A row over criticism of P&O Ferries that reportedly jeopardised a £1 billion investment by its Dubai-based owner DP World has been smoothed over, with the company saying it will attend the conference.
The Government is eager to show it is making progress on its mission to deliver economic growth after marking 100 days in office and ahead of the Chancellor’s first Budget on October 30.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has warned of “tough decisions” at the spending review as Labour says it needs to plug a £22 billion “black hole” in the public finances left by the Conservatives.
Alexander Butler13 October 2024 15:32 1728828002Tories cannot win elections with Badenoch or Jenrick, warns Britain’s top pollster
Tories cannot win elections with Badenoch or Jenrick, warns Britain’s top pollster
Exclusive: Professor Sir John Curtice described Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch as ‘unknown quantities’ who do not have what it takes to turn the party’s fortunes around
Alexander Butler13 October 2024 15:00 1728826202‘Absurdity’ for Labour to raise national insurance
It would be “absurdity” for Labour to argue that raising employers’ national insurance contributions in the upcoming Budget is not a breach of their manifesto commitments, a Conservative former minister has said.
Shadow work and pensions secretary Mel Stride also said the Government’s claim that his party left a £22 billion black hole in public finances is “fictitious”.
During Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, Sir Keir Starmer declined to rule out potentially raising employers’ national insurance contributions in the upcoming Autumn budget.
At the general election, Labour said it would not increase taxes on working people and included a commitment not to increase national insurance, income tax or VAT.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said the Labour Government inherited a £22 billion “black hole” in the public finances from its predecessors, causing speculation about how she will raise funds.
Alexander Butler13 October 2024 14:30 1728823603Watch: Alex Salmond speaks at North Macedonia conference hours before his death
Alexander Butler13 October 2024 13:46 1728821059Jenrick to make Rees-Mogg Tory party chairman
Robert Jenrick has promised to make Jacob Rees-Mogg Tory party chairman if he wins the Conservative Party leadership election.
Mr Jenrick on Sunday said he would appoint the Boris Johnson loyalist despite him losing his seat in the July election.
“One of my first acts as leader would be to appoint him as chairman of the party so we can truly reform and democratise our party,” Mr Jenrick said.
“Together we will empower members and restore the respect that has been so sorely lacking in recent years,” he added.
Starmer ‘should be paid £300,000'
Phones4U founder John Caudwell has said he thinks Sir Keir Starmer should be paid around £300,000.
Mr Caudwell, who is a former major Tory donor but backed Labour at this year’s general election, called for the Prime Minister and government ministers to be paid “fairly” and to set legally enforceable rules to prevent them from taking any other paid roles.
The billionaire told the PA news agency: “Prime Ministers are expected to represent Britain on the world stage and so they should receive a salary that matches the responsibility that comes with the job. Paying them £300,000 sounds about right to me.”
Sir Keir is paid around £167,000 from his MP and Prime Minister’s salaries.
Mr Caudwell also said it is time to reform rules for gifts and non-parliamentary financial interests as the Government has faced a growing row about senior Labour MPs accepting gifts, including free clothes from party donor Lord Waheed Alli.
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