‘Fake credentials’ of Grenfell assessor: Fire risk consultant who downplayed safety concerns invented his qualifications, inquiry hears Carl Stokes insisted the Grenfell tower block cladding compiled with regulations when the London Fire Brigade raised concerns just two months before the fire Inquiry heard he ‘invented’ a series of letters after his name on risk assessments … Read more
Paramedic describes ‘chaos and confusion’ at Manchester Arena bombing as she tells inquiry fire crews ‘needed to be there with us that night’ Helen Mottram said there were injured people on the street when she arrived at Victoria station and it was a ‘scene of confusion’ Speaking to a public inquiry, Mrs Mottram said she … Read more
Boris Johnson dismisses ‘irresponsible’ Labour calls for a public inquiry into Covid crisis to start in JUNE as MP says he lost ‘an entire generation’ of his family and needs to know why Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer clashed over demands for quick public inquiry The PM said it will be ‘irresponsible’ to distract ministers … Read more
Alex Salmond’s ‘harassment’ accuser says she has been ‘left to swim’ following inquiry and was ‘basically just dropped’ by Nicola Sturgeon’s team The woman said she was ‘basically just dropped’ by the Scottish government She said she and a fellow complainant were ‘left to swim’ after botched probe Nicola Sturgeon survived a no confidence vote by … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon is facing a moment of truth that could end her political career as early as today as a report is released into whether she broke the ministerial code in the Alex Salmond case. The results of a probe by James Hamilton QC into the First Minister’s conduct could be revealed within hours, with her … Read more
It was the tweet that sent a tremor through No 10. ‘Don’t understand why the House of Commons has been so slow to try to understand what and why things went so catastrophically wrong, but agreed today I’ll give evidence,’ announced the message from @Dominic2306. Downing Street had been breathing easy after the Prime Minister’s most … Read more
Martin Bashir ‘tells inquiry it was DIANA who came up with ‘smears’ against the royals’ which he is accused of telling her to secure his Panorama interview – including that Charles was in love with his children’s nanny He refutes accusations he concocted lies that convinced Diana to speak out He insists smears about members … Read more
Boris Johnson is facing growing calls for a public inquiry into Britain’s handling of the coronavirus crisis – but the Government insists that now is ‘not the right time’. Scientific advisers, bereaved families, senior doctors and an ex-head of the civil service are among those advocating for an inquiry into the pandemic – as the … Read more
Pressure grows on Priti Patel to call inquiry after ‘botched’ probe over false ‘VIP paedophile ring’ claims Priti Patel is facing increasing pressure to launch inquiry into the ‘Nick’ scandal Six former home secretaries signed a joint letter demanding fresh investigation They want Patel to launch a new independent inquiry into Operation Midland By Stephen Wright … Read more
VIP child abuse probe ‘seriously hit faith in police’: Six former home secretaries write letter demanding inquiry into investigation launched over claims by fantasist Carl Beech Group from across political divide join up to demand action over police probe Former Home Secretaries including Michael Howard and Jack Straw sign letter They want inquiry into police … Read more