Kwasi Kwarteng was logical choice as chancellor but hubris was his downfall | Kwasi Kwarteng

Kwasi Kwarteng was logical choice as chancellor but hubris was his downfall | Kwasi Kwarteng

When Kwasi Kwarteng became chancellor on 6 September it seemed a logical career progression. Deemed a politician imbued with economic doctrine, even his critics conceded he was determined and intellectually imposing. Five... Read more »
London politics latest LIVE: Kwasi Kwarteng sacked as Chancellor after just 38 days

London politics latest LIVE: Kwasi Kwarteng sacked as Chancellor after just 38 days

K wasi Kwarteng has been sacked as Chancellor after just 38 days in the job. The Chancellor flew back early from International Monetary Fund talks in Washington on Friday to be informed... Read more »
Kwasi Kwarteng’s champagne reception may have broken ministerial code | Kwasi Kwarteng

Kwasi Kwarteng’s champagne reception may have broken ministerial code | Kwasi Kwarteng

The head of the civil service is facing calls to order an investigation into whether Kwasi Kwarteng breached the ministerial code when he attended a champagne reception with hedge fund managers after... Read more »
Kwasi Kwarteng ‘attended champagne party with financiers on mini-budget day’ | Kwasi Kwarteng

Kwasi Kwarteng ‘attended champagne party with financiers on mini-budget day’ | Kwasi Kwarteng

Kwasi Kwarteng reportedly attended a private champagne reception with hedge fund managers at the home of a Conservative donor on the same day he delivered his mini-budget. The chancellor is alleged to... Read more »
Lewisham and Southwark leaders urge Kwarteng to start Bakerloo extension

Lewisham and Southwark leaders urge Kwarteng to start Bakerloo extension

South London council leaders have called on the government to start digging tunnels for the proposed Bakerloo line extension. Mayor of Lewisham, Damien Egan, and Southwark Council leader Kieron Williams, have urged... Read more »