Gavin Williamson for Defence Secretary? Absurd! writes ALAN DUNCAN

In our second extract from Alan Duncan’s riotously candid diaries, he continues to support the Prime Minister Theresa May — while criticising her in private. Meanwhile, he is finding the antics of his boss Boris Johnson — now Foreign Secretary — increasingly jaw-dropping… Monday, September 25, 2017 Interesting drink with a banker who was at … Read more

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson says investing in teacher training is ‘crucial’

Investing in the next generation of teachers is ‘crucial’ to the Government’s long-term recovery plans, and central to closing the attainment gap between children, the Education Secretary said. But the leader of a teaching union has accused the secretary of state of failing to address ‘many serious issues’ affecting teachers’ morale and working conditions, while … Read more

2GB radio host Ray Hadley and his glamorous secretary Sophie Baird finally get married

It’s official! 2GB radio host Ray Hadley and his glamorous secretary Sophie Baird finally get married – after postponing their wedding three times By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 21:37 GMT, 27 March 2021 | Updated: 21:37 GMT, 27 March 2021 2GB radio host Ray Hadley and his glamorous former secretary fiancée Sophie Baird … Read more

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace confirms 10,000 troop cut

What’s in the Defence Command Paper? Changes are set to include:  Additional investment for ‘intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance’ as well as for electronic warfare Additional £3billion funding for the British Army  The National Cyber Force will be expanded New Space Command to co-ordinate military and commercial operation Royal Navy will get a new Multi Role Ocean … Read more

Sturgeon row: Scottish Health Secretary Jeane Freeman dismisses calls for FM to quit

The Scottish Health Secretary today defended her under-fire boss Nicola Sturgeon, claiming the First Minister has ‘led by example’ while accusing her critics of playing ‘partisan politics’ amid growing calls for her resignation. Cabinet minister Jeane Freeman also said leaks accusing the SNP leader of misleading the Scottish Parliament over her handling of sexual harassment … Read more

Disgraced SNP finance secretary Derek Mackay, 43, quits party

Disgraced SNP finance secretary Derek Mackay, 43, quits party after he was suspended for bombarding boy, 16, with 270 messages – including calling him ‘cute’ and inviting him to dinner Mr Mackay quit Ms Sturgeon’s cabinet hours before he was due to deliver Budget He was claimed to have befriended the boy on Facebook and … Read more

ALEX BRUMMER: Fighting talk from Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng

ALEX BRUMMER: Business Secretary could have added Greensill and GFG to his list of corporate sinners By Alex Brummer for the Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 17 March 2021 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 17 March 2021 Fighting talk from Kwasi Kwarteng on how audit reform is crucial to restoring confidence in business.  He charges that … Read more

Victims of false ‘VIP paedophile ring’ claim slam Home Secretary Priti Patel

Victims of the VIP paedophile scandal accused Priti Patel of shirking her responsibility as Home Secretary last night after she dismissed growing calls for a fresh inquiry. Miss Patel was under pressure to act after six of her predecessors said confidence in the police had been seriously damaged by Scotland Yard’s investigation into false claims … Read more

Ex-health secretary Jeremy Hunt test positive for coronavirus

Ex-health secretary Jeremy Hunt reveals he has tested positive for coronavirus and is isolating with ‘very mild’ symptoms Jeremy Hunt has revealed that he tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday Ex-health secretary said that he is still working with only ‘very mild’ symptoms Mr Hunt said Test and Trace had been ‘very diligent’ contacting him … Read more

Transport Secretary claims Covid would be a ‘heck of a lot worse’ without £22billion Test & Trace

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has claimed Britain’s Covid crisis would’ve been a ‘heck of a lot worse’ without the Government’s extortionate contact tracing scheme. Mr Shapps attempted to defend the £22billion Test and Trace programme after a damning cross-party report found it had ‘no measurable effect’ on the epidemic. The Commons Public Accounts Committee said there … Read more