Sam Coates, Deputy Political Editor, Sky News
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Sam Coates Sky retweeted
Sounds like the line is that the stress test is still ongoing and no decision has yet been taken, not that the shutdown of the plants will definitely still go ahead
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Germany to Keep Last Three Nuclear-Power Plants Running in Policy U-Turn - WSJ wsj.com/articles/germany-to-…
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Sam Coates Sky retweeted
And the 💰💰💰? Only exists for activity until 2025 at the moment. DHSCs Major Projects Portfolio says they are “still in discussion with the Treasury about whole life costs, as the programme does not yet have a confirmed funding envelope beyond 2025.” 4/4
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Sam Coates Sky retweeted
We spoke exclusively to Julian Hartley, Chief Exec at one of the 40 hospitals, in Leeds. “We don’t have an actual start date yet because we are waiting for the green light from govt… we are very keen to move.” 2/4
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Sam Coates Sky retweeted
🧵Almost 3 yrs into 40 new hospitals programme, investigation via me @AgnesChambre & @BethRigby 👇
- 80% don’t have a completion date or unlikely to be finished by next GE
- Only 20% completed/begun construction
- Just 32.5% are whole new hospitals 1/4
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Sam Coates Sky retweeted
This is one of the best conversations I've heard on the dynamics of this leadership contest
@tamcohen and @SamCoatesSky chewing over the battle for No 10
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
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Analysis and behind the scenes podcast at the @KayBurley Sky News Battle for Number 10
With me @tamcohen @KamaliMelbourne podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
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What to make of last night’s Sky programme - my analysis
Mr Sensible vs the disruptor who borrows from Boris Johnson’s playbook
news.sky.com/story/the-battl…
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Sam Coates Sky retweeted
.@KayBurley is on fire tonight, full of follow-ups that both contenders normally avoid. This format really is miles better than the cosy hustings of the past week.
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Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss face questions from a live studio audience - but what should we expect to hear?
@SamCoatesSky looks ahead to our special programme #BattleForNo10 at 🕗 8pm.
Read more: trib.al/kIFwrUA
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Sam Coates Sky retweeted
⏰ 8PM TONIGHT: Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak get a grilling from an audience of Tory members and @KayBurley (not sure which is more intimidating...)
I've been a small part of the top team in the prep bunker. There is a *lot* to discuss. I think you'll want your 📺 on #BattleForNo10
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Sam Coates Sky retweeted
"Just as in the 2020 Labour leadership contest, the polling has helped identify a frontrunner.
Just as in 2020, the consequence has been huge, having an impact on the framing and narrative of the contest."
@SamCoatesSky on the importance of polls👇
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Sam Coates Sky retweeted
Best seat in the house!!
#BattleForNumber10 #LeadershipDebate
@SkyNews @KayBurley @JayneSeckerSky @SamCoatesSky @tamcohen
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Sam Coates Sky retweeted
"Modern politics is less a contest of ideas, more a battle of language. Who do voters trust? Which does the viewer at home like?"
Our deputy political editor @SamCoatesSky outlines the six things to watch out for in The Battle for Number 10 on Sky News
news.sky.com/story/tory-lead…
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Six things to watch out for in The Battle for Number 10 on Sky News
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Sam Coates Sky retweeted
Bank Of England hikes rates by 0.5% to 1.75% (as expected) with a firm vote of 8 to 1. Also - increases expectation of peak of inflation to 13% from 11%. (So despite the headlines of "biggest hike in rates for 27 yrs" - rates are very low relative to inflation.)
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Sam Coates Sky retweeted
💡 The campaign @dontpayuk claim 70,000 people have signed up to a pledge not to pay their energy bills from 1 Oct
The govt say "this is highly irresponsible messaging, which ultimately will only push up prices for everyone else and affect personal credit ratings"
One to watch
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Sam Coates Sky retweeted
Nice phrase via @SamCoatesSky news.sky.com/story/the-tory-…
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