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Labour MP Says New Commons Leader Is 'Wholly Inappropriate' While Islamophobia Inquiry Is Underway
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Labour MP Says New Commons Leader Is "Wholly Inappropriate" While Islamophobia Inquiry Is Underway
Naz Shah has questioned Boris Johnson's "zero tolerance" approach to Islamophobia after he appointed Mark Spencer as Leader of the House of Commons, despite the former chief whip being implicated in an ongoing inquiry.
Met Police To Review Decision Not To Look Into Downing Street Festive 'Quiz'
Communities
Met Police To Review Decision Not To Look Into Downing Street Festive "Quiz"
The Metropolitan Police have said they will review the decision not to investigate a Christmas quiz held at Downing Street on 15 December 2020 after photos emerged of Boris Johnson at the event.
Boris Johnson Announces Plans To End All Covid Legal Restrictions A Month Early
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Announces Plans To End All Covid Legal Restrictions A Month Early
Rules around self-isolation for positive cases could be dropped early, Boris Johnson has said.
MPs Call For An 'Extreme Porn' Ban To Be Added To The Online Safety Bill
Social affairs
MPs Call For An "Extreme Porn" Ban To Be Added To The Online Safety Bill
The chair of the Joint Select Committee on the Online Safety Bill has called for “extreme pornography” to be banned from the internet in the UK.
Minister Insists Boris Johnson Still Won’t Apologise For False Savile Claim
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Minister Insists Boris Johnson Still Won’t Apologise For False Savile Claim
A minister has insisted once again that Boris Johnson will not apologise for making the false claim that Labour leader Keir Starmer had failed to prosecute the paedophile Jimmy Savile when he was the head of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
Health Minister Has Apologised For Attending Meeting After Positive Covid Test
Coronavirus
Health Minister Has Apologised For Attending Meeting After Positive Covid Test
Health minister Gillian Keegan has apologised for continuing an in-person meeting despite knowing she had returned a positive for Covid-19 with a lateral flow test.
Stephen Barclay Is Giving Up Large Chunks Of Cabinet Office Brief To Be New No.10 Chief Of Staff
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Stephen Barclay Is Giving Up Large Chunks Of Cabinet Office Brief To Be New No.10 Chief Of Staff
Stephen Barclay is set to give up "a lot" of his responsibilities as the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (CDL) work in order to focus on being Boris Johnson's new Chief of Staff.
'Charming' Chris Heaton-Harris Appointed As New Chief Whip To Tame Rebels
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"Charming" Chris Heaton-Harris Appointed As New Chief Whip To Tame Rebels
Rebellious Tories will be brought into line by "charming" new chief whip Chris Heaton-Harris, according to his allies.
Anti-Vaccine Groups Celebrated After Protesters Shouting Savile Slur Mobbed Keir Starmer
Coronavirus
Anti-Vaccine Groups Celebrated After Protesters Shouting Savile Slur Mobbed Keir Starmer
A number of anti-vaccine groups have praised an incident in which abuse was aimed at Labour leader Keir Starmer by a group of protesters following Boris Johnson's false claims about his involvement with the case surrounding sex offences by Jimmy Savile.
Jacob Rees-Mogg Moved To New Brexit Role In Boris Johnson’s Post-Partygate Cabinet Reshuffle
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Jacob Rees-Mogg Moved To New Brexit Role In Boris Johnson’s Post-Partygate Cabinet Reshuffle
Jacob Rees-Mogg has been moved to a new Brexit role as part of Boris Johnson's mini Cabinet reshuffle as he continues with attempts to repair the damage to his administration caused by the partygate row.
Minister Claims Boris Johnson’s False Savile Claim Is “Not To Blame” For Keir Starmer Harassment
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Minister Claims Boris Johnson’s False Savile Claim Is “Not To Blame” For Keir Starmer Harassment
A minister has said Boris Johnson is not to blame for the harassment of Keir Starmer by a mob of protesters, despite the fact they repeated the Prime Minister's discredited claim that Starmer failed to prosecute Jimmy Savile.
Former No10 Chief Of Staff Says It's Impossible For Boris Johnson's New Aide To Perform The Role In Full
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Former No10 Chief Of Staff Says It's Impossible For Boris Johnson's New Aide To Perform The Role In Full
A former Number 10 chief of staff has said Steve Barclay will not be able to perform his new role fully, after he ducked his first Commons appearance since being appointed.
Tory Insiders Criticise 'Unfair' Attacks On Chief Whip After Claims He's Set To Be Replaced
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Tory Insiders Criticise "Unfair" Attacks On Chief Whip After Claims He's Set To Be Replaced
Several Tories are rallying behind chief whip Mark Spencer after numerous reports surfaced that he was set to be replaced as part of the Downing Street reset to save the Prime Minister.
Carrie Johnson Ally Henry Newman Moved Out Of No.10 In Boris Johnson Shake-Up
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Carrie Johnson Ally Henry Newman Moved Out Of No.10 In Boris Johnson Shake-Up
Senior Downing Street aide Henry Newman, a close ally of the prime minister's wife Carrie Johnson, is leaving his position as Boris Johnson continues to recast his Number 10 team.
Sajid Javid Insists Downing Street Isn't Dysfunctional As Boris Johnson Prepares For No.10 Overhaul
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Sajid Javid Insists Downing Street Isn't Dysfunctional As Boris Johnson Prepares For No.10 Overhaul
The Health Secretary has insisted that Downing Street isn't dysfunctional despite Boris Johnson making wholesale changes to its personnel, with more expected to come this week.
Former Tory Leader Says Partygate Has Been 'Hugely Damaging' For Boris Johnson
Energy
Former Tory Leader Says Partygate Has Been "Hugely Damaging" For Boris Johnson
Former Conservative leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith has described the fallout from ‘partygate’ as “hugely damaging” for both Boris Johnson and the Tory party.
Tory Moderates Have Finally Lost Patience With 'Populist Crap' From Boris Johnson
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Tory Moderates Have Finally Lost Patience With "Populist Crap" From Boris Johnson
Moderate Tory MPs have served Boris Johnson a clear warning that his leadership is still in a precarious state, following recent claims from allies that the worst of the 'partygate' storm was over.
Rishi Sunak Urged To Drop Green Levy To Ease The Cost Of Living Crisis
Environment
Rishi Sunak Urged To Drop Green Levy To Ease The Cost Of Living Crisis
The Chancellor is facing renewed pressure from backbench MPs to scrap the green levy on energy bills in an effort to alleviate the spiralling cost of living.
Tories Fear Partygate 'Drama' Has 'Brought Out The Worst In Some MPs'
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Tories Fear Partygate "Drama" Has "Brought Out The Worst In Some MPs"
Conservative MPs and insiders have expressed frustration over weeks of “drama” that has inflamed a civil war in their party and “brought out the worst” in parliamentarians amid a cost-of-living crisis.
Fifth Boris Johnson Aide Has Resigned From Downing Street Within 24 Hours
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Fifth Boris Johnson Aide Has Resigned From Downing Street Within 24 Hours
A fifth member of Boris Johnson's team of Downing Street advisers has quit as the exodus of senior staff continues.
Labour Accuses Boris Johnson Of Sacrificing Staff To Save His Own Skin
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Labour Accuses Boris Johnson Of Sacrificing Staff To Save His Own Skin
Former Labour leader Ed Miliband has accused the Prime Minister of sacrificing staff in order to save his own career after a string of dramatic resignations from Downing Street.
Over A Quarter Of Tory Voters Would Not Vote For Boris Johnson's Conservatives If They Had Their 2019 Vote Again, Poll Shows
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Over A Quarter Of Tory Voters Would Not Vote For Boris Johnson's Conservatives If They Had Their 2019 Vote Again, Poll Shows
More than a quarter of Conservative voters who backed Boris Johnson at the 2019 general election would change their vote if they could go back in time, new polling has shown.
Four Top Boris Johnson Aides Quit No.10 In A Torrid Day For Downing Street
Home affairs
Four Top Boris Johnson Aides Quit No.10 In A Torrid Day For Downing Street
Boris Johnson has suffered a major blow to his already bruised authority after four senior members of his Downing Street team resigned on Thursday.
Alicia Kearns Defends MoD 'Integrity' After 'Appalling' Pen Farthing Episode
Defence
Alicia Kearns Defends MoD "Integrity" After "Appalling" Pen Farthing Episode
Foreign Affairs Committee member Alicia Kearns has said she stands by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace's statement that the Prime Minister did not order the Ministry of Defence to evacuate Pen Farthing and his animals.
Rishi Sunak Announces One-Off £200 Discount On Energy Bills To Help Counter Major Rise In Prices
Economy
Rishi Sunak Announces One-Off £200 Discount On Energy Bills To Help Counter Major Rise In Prices
Rishi Sunak has announced new steps to offset energy price hikes after Ofgem announced the energy price cap would rise by £693 a year.
DUP First Minister Resigns In Protest Over Northern Ireland Protocol
Brexit
DUP First Minister Resigns In Protest Over Northern Ireland Protocol
Paul Givan has announced his resignation as Northern Ireland's First Minister as part of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) protest against the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Energy Companies Warn That Price Hike Will Leave 'Even Average Households' Struggling To Pay Bills
Energy
Energy Companies Warn That Price Hike Will Leave "Even Average Households" Struggling To Pay Bills
The chief executive of Britain’s energy trade association has warned that “even average households will struggle to pay their bills” as the price cap on energy is set to rise in April.
Met Police Face 'Watershed Moment' Over Misogyny And Discrimination Allegations, Senior Policing Figure Says
Home affairs
Met Police Face "Watershed Moment" Over Misogyny And Discrimination Allegations, Senior Policing Figure Says
The former chair of the Metropolitan Police Authority believes the force is facing a “watershed moment” on a culture of misogyny, discrimination and harassment after shocking new allegations have prompted fresh calls for Met Commissioner Cressida Dick's resignation.
Northern Tories Say Government Must 'Get On' With Levelling Up Plans Immediately
Economy
Northern Tories Say Government Must "Get On" With Levelling Up Plans Immediately
Ministers must put levelling-up plans into action as soon as possible and not wait for legislation to be passed before implementing certain proposals, the head of the Northern Research Group of Tory MPs (NRG) has said.
MP Submits Letter Of No Confidence In Boris Johnson Over “Mistruths” Overshadowing Government
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MP Submits Letter Of No Confidence In Boris Johnson Over “Mistruths” Overshadowing Government
Pressure is mounting on Boris Johnson as yet more MPs reveal they have submitted letters of no confidence in his leadership.
Victims Of Jimmy Savile Say Boris Johnson's Keir Starmer Claims Are 'Grubby And Reprehensible'
Home affairs
Victims Of Jimmy Savile Say Boris Johnson's Keir Starmer Claims Are "Grubby And Reprehensible"
Victims of child sex offender Jimmy Savile have described false comments levelled at Keir Starmer about the sex offender as “grubby and reprehensible”.
Keir Starmer Accuses Boris Johnson Of Spreading 'Violent Fascist' Conspiracy Theories After False Jimmy Savile Claim
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Keir Starmer Accuses Boris Johnson Of Spreading "Violent Fascist" Conspiracy Theories After False Jimmy Savile Claim
Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of "parroting" conspiracy theories after false claims about his failure to prosecute Jimmy Savile.
Michael Gove Has Defended Boris Johnson Over False Jimmy Savile Claim
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Michael Gove Has Defended Boris Johnson Over False Jimmy Savile Claim
Michael Gove does not believe that the Prime Minister should apologise for accusing Labour leader Keir Starmer of failing to prosecute Jimmy Savile – a debunked claim that is regularly shared among right-wing groups online.
Government Is Considering A New Northern Minister As Part Of Levelling Up Plan
Economy
Government Is Considering A New Northern Minister As Part Of Levelling Up Plan
Exclusive: Northern Conservative MPs are pushing the government to put a "stronger voice" for the region on the front bench to accompany the implementation of the levelling-up white paper, which will be published on Wednesday.
'Brexit Freedoms Bill' Exposes Lack Of Government Vision, Says Ex-Chief Civil Servant
Brexit
'Brexit Freedoms Bill' Exposes Lack Of Government Vision, Says Ex-Chief Civil Servant
The government's fresh promise to take advantage of Brexit "freedoms" shows it still doesn't have a clear vision of what it actually wants to achieve, says a former top civil servant who led on the UK's exit from the European Union.
Priti Patel Says Violent And Misogynistic Remarks Made By Police Are 'Sickening'
Home affairs
Priti Patel Says Violent And Misogynistic Remarks Made By Police Are "Sickening"
Met police officers who made vile remarks about killing "African babies" and "hate-fucking" female colleagues has been described as "sickening" by Home Secretary Priti Patel.