Penny Mordaunt replaces Priti Patel

Penny Mordaunt has been appointed to replace Priti Patel as the International Development Secretary. Mordaunt, an MP since 2010, succeeds Patel after she was forced to resign by Theresa May on 8 November. The reason for the retirement? She had engaged in secret meetings with Ugandan officials. Patel was ordered back by the prime minister […]

The Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer come to Gloucestershire

Theresa May and Phillip Hammond are in Gloucestershire today, discussing what impact the Autumn statement will have on businesses. Engineering firm Renishaw, in Nailsworth, is hosting the Prime Minister and Chancellor, showing them how its world-leading R&D connects with Government innovation. Mr Hammond said in yesterday’s budget that it’s good to prepare for a “rainy day”. He added […]