Arlene Foster blames `malign and criminal elements´ for disorder

Arlene Foster has blamed ‘malign and criminal elements’ for whipping up young people involved in recent violence and disorder in Northern Ireland.  The First Minister has called for youths to desist from violence in response to post-Brexit trading arrangements, adding that issues should be resolved at a political level. Photographs from Tuesday captured bins being … Read more

David Cameron ‘blames Boris Johnson for his downfall’

A furious David Cameron accused Boris Johnson of ‘ruining my bloody career’, according to the explosive diaries of a former minister. The ex-prime minister’s frustration burst out on the eve of Mr Johnson’s successful campaign to replace Theresa May in Downing Street. Mr Cameron gave vent to his pent-up feelings at his fellow Old Etonian’s … Read more

Covid Germany: Angela Merkel blames ‘perfectionism’ for chaotic vaccine roll-out

Angela Merkel has blamed German ‘perfectionism’ for the country’s current coronavirus chaos with vaccine doses going unused and patchy lockdown rules failing to rein in the third wave.  The long-serving chancellor called for more ‘flexibility’ as she acknowledged flaws in a bureaucratic vaccine roll-out which has seen only 10 per cent of the population get … Read more

Sarah Everard vigil organiser blames ‘obstructive’ senior Scotland Yard officers for violent scenes

The organiser of a vigil for Sarah Everard blasted ‘obstructive’ senior officers from Scotland Yard today over violent scenes, and suggested male officers were deliberately drafted in from other parts of London to arrest women. Anna Birley, of Reclaim These Streets, accused the Metropolitan Police of having an illegal ‘blanket ban’ on protests as she gave … Read more

Germany’s Chancellor Merkel blames Kent variant as she cancels Easter

Germany extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections. Chancellor Angela Merkel announced the measures early this morning after a lengthy video call with the country’s 16 state governors, nearly three weeks … Read more

Germany’s Chancellor Merkel blames Kent variant as she cancels Easter

Germany extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections. Chancellor Angela Merkel announced the measures early this morning after a lengthy video call with the country’s 16 state governors, nearly three weeks … Read more

Mama June discusses massive weight gain since getting sober, blames pandemic for 60-pound increase

‘Mama June’ Shannon has finally settled into sober life, but it hasn’t been without its consequences. The 41-year-old reality television star – who lost 300lbs in 2017 – opened up about the weight gain she has experienced since leaving rehab in the premiere episode of Mama June: Road to Redemption on Friday.  ‘Look we have put … Read more

Furious farmer, 75, who put up billboard describing village as ‘murderous’ blames snobbery for feud

A furious farmer has said he is ready to go to court to defend his right to display a billboard slamming his village as the ‘nastiest in Worcestershire’. Carl Powell put the sign up on an old grain dryer and described Peopleton – 10 miles from Worcester – as a ‘murderous, lawless, godforsaken place’. The 75-year-old accused … Read more

DOI star Amy Tinkler’s ex blames show for their split amid ‘curse’ claims

‘We had a perfect love story’: DOI star Amy Tinkler’s ‘heartbroken’ ex blames show for their split as he says distance made their romance ‘unnatural’ By Rianne Addo For Mailonline Published: 17:53 GMT, 14 March 2021 | Updated: 17:53 GMT, 14 March 2021 Dancing On Ice star Amy Tinkler’s ‘heartbroken’ ex-boyfriend has blamed the show … Read more

Downing Street blames Covid pandemic for stalled efforts to transform social care

Downing Street blamed the coronavirus pandemic for a lack of progress on reforming social care today – more than 18 months after Boris Johnson said he already had a ‘clear plan’ ready to solve the problem.  The Prime Minister and Chancellor Roshi Sunak were facing criticism today after help for the care sector was missing … Read more