Calls for Sir Keir Starmer to sack shadow minister Lloyd Russell-Moyle who claimed Tory Government ‘conspired to murder people’ Lloyd Russell-Moyle MP said: ‘I do not think it is an exaggeration when we say the Conservatives have conspired to murder and let die British citizens’ The Brighton MP was one of the few Jeremy Corbyn supporters … Read more
There is a fairground spookiness to Parliament at the moment. Most areas are boarded up or deserted. The long, high vaulted corridors of the Palace of Westminster are so quiet you can actually hear the nibs of the security guards scratching. But amid the unnerving hush, two eye-popping events played out yesterday in the House … Read more
Keir Starmer tore into Dominic Raab over coronavirus testing and PPE blunders today as he made his debut as Labour leader at the first ‘virtual’ PMQs. Standing in for Boris Johnson in the Commons, the Foreign Secretary defended the painful progress towards the target of 100,000 tests a day by the end of the month. … Read more
Labour leader Keir Starmer tore into Dominic Raab over coronavirus testing and PPE blunders today as they faced off at the first ‘virtual’ PMQs. Standing in for Boris Johnson in the Commons, the Foreign Secretary defended the painful progress towards the target of 100,000 tests a day by the end of the month. But after … Read more
Dominic Raab will square off against new Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer at PMQs tomorrow as MPs get back to work using a ‘virtual’ House of Commons. Senior MPs have agreed to plans to set up a digital debating chamber with 120 able to take part remotely using Zoom video conferencing software and a maximum … Read more
Two weeks ago, when I was elected Labour leader, I made a promise to the British people that under my leadership my party will act in the national interest, help steer us through these difficult times and strive for the good of our country. I meant it. The coronavirus pandemic is the biggest challenge we … Read more
Is Bridget Jones’ Mr Darcy based on Keir Starmer? New Labour leader ‘flattered’ by claims he inspired Colin Firth character By Kate Thomas for MailOnline Published: 15:09 BST, 6 April 2020 | Updated: 22:51 BST, 6 April 2020 Bridget Jones’s love interest Mr Darcy is rumoured to have been based on new Labour Party leader … Read more
Emmanuel Macron had led a wave of political heavyweights, leaders and celebrities from across the world in wishing Boris Johnson a speedy recovery after he was moved in to intensive care battling coronavirus. Hundreds of messages of support were posted by Mr Johnson’s Conservative colleagues, opposition MPs and world leaders. French president Emmanuel Macron said: ‘All my … Read more
‘The country’s thoughts are with you’: Keir Starmer leads chorus of best wishes from across the political divide as Boris Johnson’s condition worsens Prime Minister transferred to ICU at St Thomas’ Hospital in London at 7pm He remains conscious with No 10 stressing the move was made ‘as a precaution’ Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer … Read more
Keir Starmer, Leader of the Opposition Angela Rayner, deputy Leader and chairwoman of the Labour Party Anneliese Dodds, shadow chancellor of the exchequer Lisa Nandy, shadow foreign secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds, shadow home secretary Rachel Reeves, shadow chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster David Lammy, shadow justice secretary John Healey, shadow defence secretary Ed Miliband, shadow … Read more