Putting up fuel duty in the Budget would be the equivalent of ‘flashing V-signs’ at ordinary voters, a senior Tory warned last night. Chancellor Rishi Sunak is said to be considering ending the ten-year freeze on fuel duty in next month’s Budget as he tries to find the cash to pay for Boris Johnson’s spending … Read more
Boris Johnson pledges £236million to end rough sleeping ‘once and for all’ and provide accommodation for 6,000 The PM will pledge nearly a quarter of a billion pounds to end rough sleeping £236 million fund will be used to accommodate up to 6,000 homeless people Boris Johnson said it is ‘simply unacceptable’ we have so … Read more
Some guests chose to stay in their rooms. Others put on their face masks and decided to relax by the hotel’s swimming pool. The two approaches were just one sign of the confusion and frustration facing a group of British holidaymakers being contained in a Tenerife hotel for two weeks. Frustrated guests pleaded with Boris … Read more
Ex-Chancellor Sajid Javid blasts Dominic Cummings’ reign of terror over advisers in scything resignation speech saying changes the powerful aide is making are ‘not in the public interest’ Sajid Javid made resignation statement in the House of Commons this afternoon Ex-Chancellor launched thinly-veiled attack on Dominic Cummings’ behaviour Mr Javid quit after being told his … Read more
‘Submarine’ Boris Johnson FINALLY surfaces to face grilling from MPs in the Commons on mounting Coronavirus crisis and floods misery… but he STILL hasn’t visited victims of extreme weather 11 days on Boris Johnson will take PMQs in the Commons after keeping low profile for week The premier has been criticised for failing to visit … Read more
Boris Johnson sizes up colossal boost in defence spending as he launches most detailed review into Whitehall’s security policy since the Cold War PM is launching the most in-depth review of security policy since the Cold War Downing Street says it will go beyond the parameters of a traditional defence The Prime Minister warns that … Read more
Chairman of the ERG Steve Baker resigns as he says the battle for Brexit has been won Steve Baker declared victory as he resigned from the European Research Group He said the PM had ‘the policy, the mandate and the majority’ to deliver Brexit The Wycombe MP said he wanted to spend more time with … Read more
For cod’s sake: Boris Johnson warns the EU he will NEVER surrender Britain’s fishing waters as Michel Barnier threatens to scupper trade deal PM Boris Johnson last night drew a red line around Britain’s fishing waters EU yesterday made a series of demands in its new ‘negotiating mandate’ EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier said without … Read more
Princess Anne expressed her sadness yesterday after learning a dog breeder who worked for her had been shot dead in the cottage where Boris Johnson grew up. The Queen’s daughter said Debbie Zurick, who was allegedly shot by her estranged husband, will be ‘sorely missed’. John Zurick, 67, is suspected of killing his 56-year-old wife … Read more
Boris Johnson has not visited flood impacted communities since Storm Dennis struck Boris Johnson has still not visited victims of flooding ten days after storms and torrential downpours have left businesses and homeowners devastated throughout the country. Flood-hit families have lashed out at the government for its response to the severe weather conditions that have … Read more