Sunak Faces Pressure on Tax Cuts and HS2 as He Promises £1.1 Billion for Neglected Towns at Tory Conference

Rishi Sunak has arrived in Manchester for the Conservative Party conference and announced £1.1 billion for overlooked towns.
The prime minister faces pressure from his party on issues like tax cuts and HS2 high-speed rail.
Iceland boss Richard Walker quit the Conservatives, accusing them of losing their way and being out of touch.
Former PM Liz Truss will give a speech calling for corporation tax cuts.
The government announced £1.1 billion for 55 towns to regenerate high streets and tackle anti-social behavior.

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Posted 9/30/2023, 11:01:01 PM

Sunak Faces Pressure on Tax Cuts and HS2 as He Promises £1.1 Billion for Neglected Towns at Tory Conference

Rishi Sunak has arrived in Manchester for the Conservative Party conference and announced £1.1 billion for overlooked towns.
The prime minister faces pressure from his party on issues like tax cuts and HS2 high-speed rail.
Iceland boss Richard Walker quit the Conservatives, accusing them of losing their way and being out of touch.
Former PM Liz Truss will give a speech calling for corporation tax cuts.
The government announced £1.1 billion for 55 towns to regenerate high streets and tackle anti-social behavior.

bbc.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/8/2023

Sunak heads to India for G20 summit, plans warm welcome as 'son-in-law' and progress on trade deals

9/8/2023

Sunak Visits India for G20, Seeks to Boost UK-India Ties and Address Khalistani Extremism

9/9/2023

Sunak Urges Caution on Net Zero Policies, Warning of Impact on Consumers

9/9/2023

Sunak's India Visit Highlights Reduced UK Global standing Despite Hope of Trade Deal

9/13/2023

Sunak Faces Criticism in Parliament Over Russia Stance at G20 Summit

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces criticism in the House of Commons for his handling of Russia-related matters at the G20 summit and failure to secure a tougher stance against Russia.

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Sunak Faces Pressure to Withdraw UK From Human Rights Convention

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Sunak Faces Uphill Battle to Unite Fractured Tories and Govern Effectively with Slim Majority

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Sunak's First Year as UK PM: Stabilizing After Turbulence, But Labour Still Leads in Polls