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The Breakfast Briefing: Boris Johnson faces Tory two metre pressure as Keir Starmer demands schools plan
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: Boris Johnson faces Tory two metre pressure as Keir Starmer demands schools plan
Your essential morning guide to what’s moving in Westminster.
Coronavirus: Keir Starmer says it is ‘ridiculous’ that betting shops can reopen while schools stay shut
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Keir Starmer says it is ‘ridiculous’ that betting shops can reopen while schools stay shut
Keir Starmer has said it is “ridiculous” that betting shops and theme parks are able to reopen next week while schools in England remain shut.
Conservative pressure mounts for Boris Johnson to ditch ‘impossible’ two metre coronavirus rule
Coronavirus
Conservative pressure mounts for Boris Johnson to ditch ‘impossible’ two metre coronavirus rule
Boris Johnson is under growing Conservative pressure to reduce the two metre social distancing rule in a bid to save the hospitality industry and allow schools to reopen.
Disabled people being 'failed' by criminal justice system, equality watchdog warns
Health
Disabled people being 'failed' by criminal justice system, equality watchdog warns
Disabled people facing trial are being "failed" by the criminal justice system, the UK's equality watchdog has warned.
Boris Johnson says UK took ‘right decisions’ on lockdown as ex-adviser claims deaths could have been halved
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson says UK took ‘right decisions’ on lockdown as ex-adviser claims deaths could have been halved
Boris Johnson believes ministers made decisions that were “right for this for this country” as a former government scientific adviser said Britain could have seen “many fewer deaths” if lockdown had been imposed a week earlier.
Boris Johnson ‘fully intends’ to get ‘all children’ back to school in September despite u-turn on primary reopenings
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson ‘fully intends’ to get ‘all children’ back to school in September despite u-turn on primary reopenings
The Government “fully intends” to get all year groups back to school in September, Boris Johnson has confirmed.
Boris Johnson unveils ‘support bubbles’ to join up two households and tackle lockdown loneliness
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson unveils ‘support bubbles’ to join up two households and tackle lockdown loneliness
Boris Johnson has announced that single adult households will be able to join up with another home to help tackle loneliness created by the coronavirus lockdown.
Coronavirus: Number 10 vows ‘strong and swift’ economic recovery as OECD warns Britain will be worst-hit
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Number 10 vows ‘strong and swift’ economic recovery as OECD warns Britain will be worst-hit
Number 10 has vowed to push for a “strong and swift” recovery from the coronavirus downturn as the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development predicted Britain could be worst-hit among G7 nations.
Government's approval rating drops for fifth consecutive week amid coronavirus crisis, new poll finds
Coronavirus
Government's approval rating drops for fifth consecutive week amid coronavirus crisis, new poll finds
The Government's approval has seen a sustained fall over five consecutive weeks as it battles to control the coronavirus pandemic, according to new polling.
PMQs: Boris Johnson drops biggest hint yet two-metre social distancing rule to be ditched
Coronavirus
PMQs: Boris Johnson drops biggest hint yet two-metre social distancing rule to be ditched
Boris Johnson has dropped the biggest hint yet that he is to ditch the two-metre rule on social distancing as many other countries have done.
PMQs: Keir Starmer claims Boris Johnson ‘flailing around trying to blame others’ as leaders clash over school reopening
Coronavirus
PMQs: Keir Starmer claims Boris Johnson ‘flailing around trying to blame others’ as leaders clash over school reopening
Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of trying to “blame others” for the decision not to press ahead with primary school reopenings before the summer, as the two leaders clashed at Prime Minister’s Questions.
Government accused of failing to act on poverty as advisers demand dedicated social mobility unit post-coronavirus
Coronavirus
Government accused of failing to act on poverty as advisers demand dedicated social mobility unit post-coronavirus
Social mobility should be promoted by a dedicated unit according to a new report, which accuses the Government of failing to act on tackling poverty.
Labour call on Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick to 'come clean' over property decision after £12k Tory donation
Communities
Labour call on Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick to 'come clean' over property decision after £12k Tory donation
Labour have urged Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick to "come clean" over a property deal he approved which affected a Conservative donor who later handed over £12,000 to the party.
Jacob Rees-Mogg in climbdown over Commons Covid-19 return as MPs given proxy votes ‘for medical or public health reasons’
Coronavirus
Jacob Rees-Mogg in climbdown over Commons Covid-19 return as MPs given proxy votes ‘for medical or public health reasons’
The Government has changed tack on its plan to only allow MPs who are actively shielding from the coronavirus to let someone else vote on their behalf.
The Breakfast Briefing: Boris reopens zoos, NHS urged to act over 5G posts, ‘Blind eye’ warning on domestic abuse
Political parties
The Breakfast Briefing: Boris reopens zoos, NHS urged to act over 5G posts, ‘Blind eye’ warning on domestic abuse
Your essential morning guide to what’s moving in Westminster.
NSPCC accuses ministers of 'turning a blind eye' to children affected by domestic abuse in lockdown
Coronavirus
NSPCC accuses ministers of 'turning a blind eye' to children affected by domestic abuse in lockdown
The NSPCC has accused ministers of "turning a blind eye" towards children impacted by domestic abuse amid soaring numbers of reported cases.
Coronavirus: Leisure centres could shut their doors forever without government help, councils warn
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Leisure centres could shut their doors forever without government help, councils warn
Leisure centres across the country could be forced to close their doors forever unless the Government comes up with an emergency support package, ministers have been warned.
Exclusive: Senior MPs demand action over NHS consultant behind 5G conspiracy groups
Coronavirus
Exclusive: Senior MPs demand action over NHS consultant behind 5G conspiracy groups
Senior MPs have called on the NHS to take action after it emerged that a surgeon working in London hospitals has been involved with the running of 5G conspiracy groups.
Boris Johnson says safari parks and zoos to reopen in latest lockdown easing move
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson says safari parks and zoos to reopen in latest lockdown easing move
Safari parks and zoos in England will be allowed to reopen next week under new plans to ease lockdown restrictions, Boris Johnson is set to announce.
Shops given green light to reopen to help high streets ‘spring back to life’, Alok Sharma confirms
Coronavirus
Shops given green light to reopen to help high streets ‘spring back to life’, Alok Sharma confirms
Non-essential shops will be able to reopen in England next week in a bid to help high streets “spring back to life”, Alok Sharma has confirmed.
Labour councils to review public monuments after slave owner statue targeted in Black Lives Matter protest
Social affairs
Labour councils to review public monuments after slave owner statue targeted in Black Lives Matter protest
Labour councils have announced they will look again at all the monuments in their areas after the statue of a slave owner was torn down during a Black Lives Matter protest.
Domestic abuse survivors could be given salary advances as government launches workplace help review
Home affairs
Domestic abuse survivors could be given salary advances as government launches workplace help review
Domestic abuse victims “in real financial hardship” could be given emergency early access to their salary under government plans to offer them more support at work.
Primary schools will not reopen to all pupils before summer holidays, Gavin Williamson confirms
Coronavirus
Primary schools will not reopen to all pupils before summer holidays, Gavin Williamson confirms
Plans to get all primary aged children back in school before the summer holidays have been scrapped by the Government.
Boris Johnson says his ‘levelling up’ agenda will tackle racial inequality in wake of Black Lives Matters protests
Culture
Boris Johnson says his ‘levelling up’ agenda will tackle racial inequality in wake of Black Lives Matters protests
Boris Johnson has suggested his "levelling up" agenda will help tackle racial inequality in the wake of the Black Lives Matters protests across the UK.
Conservative councillor resigns over racist social media posts
Political parties
Conservative councillor resigns over racist social media posts
A Conservative councillor has resigned over racist posts he shared on social media.
Coronavirus: Excess deaths during pandemic at 63,500 but weekly figure lowest since lockdown, say ONS
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Excess deaths during pandemic at 63,500 but weekly figure lowest since lockdown, say ONS
The total number of excess deaths recorded during the coronavirus pandemic has passed 63,500 - but the most recent weekly figure is the lowest since lockdown began.
Government ‘set to drop plan’ for all primary school pupils to go back to school before summer
Education
Government ‘set to drop plan’ for all primary school pupils to go back to school before summer
The Government is set to shelve its plan to get all primary school pupils in England back into the classroom before the summer break.
The Breakfast Briefing: Schools u-turn, Boris Johnson says ‘Black Lives Matter’, and Japan talks kick off
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: Schools u-turn, Boris Johnson says ‘Black Lives Matter’, and Japan talks kick off
Your essential guide to what’s moving in Westminster this morning.
MPs back no-fault divorce bill despite Tory rebellion over ‘undermining marriage’
Coronavirus
MPs back no-fault divorce bill despite Tory rebellion over ‘undermining marriage’
A bill paving the way for “no-fault” divorces in England and Wales has been backed by MPs despite concerns from some Conservatives.
Scrapping ‘world-leading’ foreign aid department could undermine Covid-19 fight, MPs warn Boris Johnson
Foreign affairs
Scrapping ‘world-leading’ foreign aid department could undermine Covid-19 fight, MPs warn Boris Johnson
Scrapping the Government’s foreign aid department would risk undermining the global fight against the coronavirus, MPs have warned Boris Johnson.
Liz Truss hails ‘historic moment’ as Britain and Japan start post-Brexit trade talks
Brexit
Liz Truss hails ‘historic moment’ as Britain and Japan start post-Brexit trade talks
Liz Truss has said the start of post-Brexit trade talks between Britain and Japan represents an “historic moment” for the two countries.
Boris Johnson says ‘Black Lives Matter’ — but threatens ‘full force of the law’ against people ‘hijacking’ protests
Communities
Boris Johnson says ‘Black Lives Matter’ — but threatens ‘full force of the law’ against people ‘hijacking’ protests
Boris Johnson has said the Government “can’t ignore” the concerns raised by the Black Lives Matter protests — but warned those demonstrating against breaking the law.
Priti Patel warns ’hooligans’ who attacked police at Black Lives Matters protests ‘you will face justice’
Political parties
Priti Patel warns ’hooligans’ who attacked police at Black Lives Matters protests ‘you will face justice’
Home Secretary Priti Patel blasted the “hooliganism” and “thuggery” of those involved in the Black Lives Matter protests who injured police officers.
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock announces launch of new social care task force to 'keep staff and residents safe'
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock announces launch of new social care task force to 'keep staff and residents safe'
Matt Hancock has announced the launch of a new social care task force to 'keep staff and residents safe' from coronavirus.
Explained: Why Britain’s ‘struggling’ campaign finance laws are being reviewed amid anger at the Electoral Commission
Social affairs
Explained: Why Britain’s ‘struggling’ campaign finance laws are being reviewed amid anger at the Electoral Commission
The UK’s much-maligned electoral laws are due for a shake-up after calls for them to be brought into the digital age.
Poll shows public would back temporary suspension of Sunday trading curbs as Boris Johnson mulls economic recovery plan
Coronavirus
Poll shows public would back temporary suspension of Sunday trading curbs as Boris Johnson mulls economic recovery plan
Voters would back a temporary easing of Sunday trading laws in a bid to help the retail sector recover from the coronavirus pandemic, a new poll suggests.