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Exclusive: Boris Johnson warned that calorie-counting obesity ‘scare tactics’ will harm recovery for eating disorder sufferers
Coronavirus
Exclusive: Boris Johnson warned that calorie-counting obesity ‘scare tactics’ will harm recovery for eating disorder sufferers
Boris Johnson’s “distressing” anti-obesity plan to make restaurants and takeaways display calories could set back recovery for people battling eating disorders, the Government has been warned.
Boris Johnson says he won’t let coronavirus ‘hold Britain back’ as he marks first year in Number 10
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson says he won’t let coronavirus ‘hold Britain back’ as he marks first year in Number 10
Boris Johnson has vowed not to let Coronavirus “hold this country back” as he marked his one-year anniversary as Prime Minister.
TV junk food adverts could be banned before 9pm as Boris Johnson eyes anti-obesity drive
Coronavirus
TV junk food adverts could be banned before 9pm as Boris Johnson eyes anti-obesity drive
Television junk food advertisements could banned before the 9pm watershed when Boris Johnson unveils his plan to tackle obesity next week.
Labour demands Ofcom review of Russia Today after watchdog report on Kremlin influence
Culture
Labour demands Ofcom review of Russia Today after watchdog report on Kremlin influence
Labour are calling on broadcast regulator Ofcom to review Russia Today’s license in the wake of a hard-hitting parliamentary report on the Kremlin’s influence in the UK.
Matt Hancock vows ‘most comprehensive’ flu vaccine programme ever as Britain prepares for coronavirus winter pressure
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock vows ‘most comprehensive’ flu vaccine programme ever as Britain prepares for coronavirus winter pressure
The Health Secretary is promising to kick off the “biggest flu vaccination programme in history” as part of plans to get the NHS ready for a potential coronavirus crunch in the winter months.
‘I’d probably give him a B’ — new Tory voter from Boris Johnson campaign video on the PM’s tumultuous first year
Political parties
By Sebastian Whale
‘I’d probably give him a B’ — new Tory voter from Boris Johnson campaign video on the PM’s tumultuous first year
David Barnard was shocked to meet Boris Johnson midway through a campaign video for the Conservative party. The highway maintenance worker from Bolton had just voted Tory for the first time. As Johnson marks one year in Downing Street, what has Barnard made of the PM's first twelve months in office?
Liz Truss ‘won’t put deadline on US trade deal’, claiming ‘interlocutors will use time pressure against us’
Economy
Liz Truss ‘won’t put deadline on US trade deal’, claiming ‘interlocutors will use time pressure against us’
Liz Truss said she will not “set a deadline” on agreeing a trade deal with the US as it could be "used against us”.
Explained: Where you will have to wear a face mask in England from Friday
Coronavirus
Explained: Where you will have to wear a face mask in England from Friday
Face coverings will become compulsory in all shops and supermarkets from Friday 24 July, as well as other spaces like banks and train stations. Here’s what’s in the latest guidance from the Government on where you should be donning a mask.
Labour and Lib Dems urge DWP to overhaul funeral help as student forced into debt to pay for dad’s burial
Coronavirus
Labour and Lib Dems urge DWP to overhaul funeral help as student forced into debt to pay for dad’s burial
The Department for Work and Pensions is facing calls to ramp up the help it provides to people who have lost loved ones after a student was pushed into debt to pay for her father’s burial.
Thousands more manufacturers planning job cuts after Rishi Sunak's summer statement, Labour claims
Coronavirus
Thousands more manufacturers planning job cuts after Rishi Sunak's summer statement, Labour claims
Thousands more manufacturers are planning job cuts in the wake of Rishi Sunak's summer statement, Labour has claimed, accusing the Chancellor of failing to protect the industry.
UK’s chief Brexit negotiator says ‘substantial areas of disagreement remain’ as hopes fade of an EU deal by the end of 2020
Brexit
UK’s chief Brexit negotiator says ‘substantial areas of disagreement remain’ as hopes fade of an EU deal by the end of 2020
The UK’s chief Brexit negotiator has painted a bleak picture of the potential for a trade deal with the EU by the end of the year after another round of talks.
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock urged to bring in NHS staff testing before potential second wave hits in winter
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock urged to bring in NHS staff testing before potential second wave hits in winter
Failings in the NHS caused by the coronavirus crisis must be addressed before a potential second wave of infection hits this winter, MPs have warned.
Grant Shapps promises Northern leaders a ‘direct line to ministers’ as part of £600m railway boost
Transport
Grant Shapps promises Northern leaders a ‘direct line to ministers’ as part of £600m railway boost
Grant Shapps has promised leaders in the north of England a "direct line to ministers" as part of a £600 million boost to rail networks.
Dominic Raab confirms UK’s aid spending to be cut by £2.9bn amid coronavirus downturn
Foreign affairs
Dominic Raab confirms UK’s aid spending to be cut by £2.9bn amid coronavirus downturn
Britain is slashing its international aid budget by £2.9billion as a result of the coronavirus economic downturn, Dominic Raab has confirmed.
Former Labour general secretary Iain McNicol suing the party over leaked anti-semitism report
Political parties
Former Labour general secretary Iain McNicol suing the party over leaked anti-semitism report
The former general secretary of Labour is suing the party over a controversial leaked report into its handling of anti-semitism.
Coronavirus: MPs shocked at ‘astonishing failure’ to plan for economic impact of a pandemic
Coronavirus
By Sebastian Whale
Coronavirus: MPs shocked at ‘astonishing failure’ to plan for economic impact of a pandemic
MPs have lashed out at the Government over what they deem to be an “astonishing” failure to come up with an economic plan to deal with a pandemic.
Boris Johnson hails ‘sheer might of our union’ in Covid-19 fight as he heads to Scotland to mark first year as PM
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson hails ‘sheer might of our union’ in Covid-19 fight as he heads to Scotland to mark first year as PM
Boris Johnson has praised the “sheer might” of the United Kingdom in the coronavirus crisis as he marked one year as Prime Minister with a trip to Scotland.
Dominic Raab ‘deeply concerned’ by Chinese cyber attack on UK and warns state-backed hackers will be held to account
Foreign affairs
Dominic Raab ‘deeply concerned’ by Chinese cyber attack on UK and warns state-backed hackers will be held to account
Dominic Raab said he is “deeply concerned” by the news two Chinese man have been arrested over cyber attacks on institutions in 11 countries including the UK.
Care home residents allowed visitors for the first time since lockdown began, Matt Hancock confirms
Coronavirus
Care home residents allowed visitors for the first time since lockdown began, Matt Hancock confirms
Matt Hancock has announced that care home residents will soon be allowed visitors for the first time since lockdown was introduced in March.
Keir Starmer calls on Nicola Sturgeon to publicly 'condemn' Alex Salmond over RT programme
Political parties
Keir Starmer calls on Nicola Sturgeon to publicly 'condemn' Alex Salmond over RT programme
Keir Starmer has called on Nicola Sturgeon to publicly "condemn" Alex Salmond for hosting his own talk show on RT.
Exclusive: Government’s green homes plan risks ‘throwing people into the arms of scammers’, MPs warn
Environment
Exclusive: Government’s green homes plan risks ‘throwing people into the arms of scammers’, MPs warn
MPs have warned the Government that a “rushed” energy-saving scheme could leave homeowners at risk of being exploited by scammers and rogue traders.
PMQs: Boris Johnson writes ‘two versions of every article’ says Keir Starmer as he rejects ‘more flip-flops than Bournemouth beach’ jibe
Political parties
PMQs: Boris Johnson writes ‘two versions of every article’ says Keir Starmer as he rejects ‘more flip-flops than Bournemouth beach’ jibe
Boris Johnson was accused of writing “two versions of every article he ever published” after Keir Starmer hit back over the claim he had “more flip-flops than Bournemouth beach”.
Keir Starmer says Boris Johnson playing ‘catch up’ on Russia — as PM blasts ‘Islingtonian Remainers’ worried about Brexit meddling
Political parties
Keir Starmer says Boris Johnson playing ‘catch up’ on Russia — as PM blasts ‘Islingtonian Remainers’ worried about Brexit meddling
Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of playing “catch up” over Russia’s influence in Britain — as the Prime Minister hit out at “Islington Remainers” worried about Kremlin meddling in the Brexit referendum.
Jeremy Corbyn claims apology to Panorama anti-semitism whistleblowers a ‘political decision’ amid major Labour row
Political parties
Jeremy Corbyn claims apology to Panorama anti-semitism whistleblowers a ‘political decision’ amid major Labour row
Jeremy Corbyn has accused Labour of taking a “political” decision to apologise and award damages to party whistleblowers who took part in a Panorama documentary on anti-semitism.
Harry Dunn death: Dominic Raab closes legal 'anomaly' which allowed death suspect Anne Sacoolas to flee UK
Foreign affairs
Harry Dunn death: Dominic Raab closes legal 'anomaly' which allowed death suspect Anne Sacoolas to flee UK
A legal "anomaly" which allowed the suspect in the death of Harry Dunn to flee the UK has been closed, Dominic Raab has confirmed.
Robert Jenrick defends approving Tory donor’s £1bn development and dismisses lobbying claims as ‘occupational hazard’
Communities
Robert Jenrick defends approving Tory donor’s £1bn development and dismisses lobbying claims as ‘occupational hazard’
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has defended approving a £1billion project which was later overturned and dismissed claims of lobbying by its Conservative-donating developer as an "occupational hazard”.
Labour apologises ‘unreservedly’ to whistleblowers and Panorama reporter for attack on anti-semitism investigation
Political parties
Labour apologises ‘unreservedly’ to whistleblowers and Panorama reporter for attack on anti-semitism investigation
Labour has issued an “unreserved” apology and agreed to pay damages to former members of staff and a BBC journalist after attacking them over a Panorama documentary into its handling of anti-semitism complaints.
Boris Johnson unveils £350m decarbonisation push as he vows ‘green, sustainable recovery’ and ‘Jet Zero’ plane trial
Environment
Boris Johnson unveils £350m decarbonisation push as he vows ‘green, sustainable recovery’ and ‘Jet Zero’ plane trial
Boris Johnson has unveiled £350m in funding to help industry slash carbon emissions, as he launched the UK’s bid to secure the first zero-emissions long-haul passenger flight.
Mike Pompeo tells MPs World Health Organisation chief has been ‘bought’ by China
Coronavirus
Mike Pompeo tells MPs World Health Organisation chief has been ‘bought’ by China
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has told MPs that the head of the World Health Organisation was “bought” by China, as he accused the international body of being responsible for “dead Britons”.
Labour anti-semitism: party expected to apologise and settle in case brought by Panorama whistleblowers
Political parties
Labour anti-semitism: party expected to apologise and settle in case brought by Panorama whistleblowers
Labour is expected to settle a defamation case on Wednesday launched by ex-employees who blew the whistle in a BBC Panorama investigation.
Boris Johnson considers new spying law in wake of damning Russia report
Defence
Boris Johnson considers new spying law in wake of damning Russia report
Boris Johnson is considering toughening up Britain’s security laws in the wake of a damning report on its response to the threat posed by Russia.
Russia report explained: everything you need to know about the landmark Intelligence and Security Committee inquiry into Kremlin influence
Defence
By Georgina Bailey
Russia report explained: everything you need to know about the landmark Intelligence and Security Committee inquiry into Kremlin influence
The heavily-trailed Intelligence and Security Committee report into Russia’s role in the UK may have grabbed headlines for its findings on Brexit and the Scottish referendum. But the inquiry also sheds light on a muddled response to the threat posed by Russia which has persisted for decades. Georgina Bailey reports.
PoliticsHome Podcast: The Russia Report decoded
Defence
By PoliticsHome staff
PoliticsHome Podcast: The Russia Report decoded
The long-awaited ‘Russia report’ has finally landed — but after all the hype is it a damp squib?
Dominic Raab insists Britain ‘not complacent’ about Russia threat after damning report by intelligence watchdog
Foreign affairs
Dominic Raab insists Britain ‘not complacent’ about Russia threat after damning report by intelligence watchdog
Britain is “not complacent” about the threat posed by Russia, the Foreign Secretary has said, after a damning report on Russian influence in the UK.
Donald Trump’s top diplomat Mike Pompeo says ‘well done’ to UK for ‘sovereign’ decision to axe China’s Huawei
Coronavirus
Donald Trump’s top diplomat Mike Pompeo says ‘well done’ to UK for ‘sovereign’ decision to axe China’s Huawei
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has heaped praise on Britain for stripping Chinese telecoms firm Huawei of a role in its 5G network.
Attorney General says she does not regret defending Dominic Cummings over lockdown trip
Coronavirus
Attorney General says she does not regret defending Dominic Cummings over lockdown trip
The Attorney General has said she does not regret defending Dominic Cummings in a tweet over his controversial lockdown trip.