2 hours ago, Penny Mordaunt stated that the government will not modify Commons procedure to allow all MPs to interrogate Lord Cameron on foreign affairs. An hour ago, Labour criticized the Tory response to Mark Menzies allegations as inadequate and suggested involving the police. Recent polls indicate that Rishi Sunak’s approval rating as Prime Minister has hit a record low. Additionally, Grant Shapps criticized Labour over the Rwanda bill and proposed the use of RAF planes for deportation. The Ipsos polling company has released charts showing Sunak’s approval rating compared to other prime ministers, as well as Keir Starmer’s ratings compared to other opposition leaders. Starmer’s leadership has significantly boosted his party’s popularity, making him more successful than any opposition leader since Tony Blair. In another development, Neil Gray, the Scottish government’s health secretary, praised two health boards for pausing the prescription of puberty blockers to new patients, a decision supported by Scotland’s chief medical officer. The Scottish government and boards are reviewing the recommendations of the Cass Review. During business questions, Lucy Powell questioned why the government is unwilling to amend parliamentary rules to allow all MPs to question Lord Cameron on foreign affairs.
