Coronavirus UK: Boris Johnson joked Rule of Six would be an excuse to not see in-laws at Christmas

Boris Johnson reportedly joked that the Rule of Six would mean families could escape celebrating Christmas with their in-laws as sceptical Tory MPs challenged his coronavirus strategy last night. The Prime Minister last night appeared before his party for an impromptu meeting of the 1922 Committee, the influential group of backbenchers headed by Sir Graham … Read more

He has defied the gloomsters. Now Boris Johnson must hold his nerve, writes SIMON WALTERS 

He has defied the gloomsters. Now Boris Johnson must hold his nerve, writes SIMON WALTERS By Simon Walters for the Daily Mail Published: 22:11 BST, 13 October 2020 | Updated: 00:21 BST, 14 October 2020 The image spoke volumes. At Monday’s dramatic press conference, Boris Johnson was flanked by two of the most influential men … Read more

He has defied the gloomsters. Now Boris Johnson must hold his nerve, writes SIMON WALTERS 

He has defied the gloomsters. Now Boris Johnson must hold his nerve, writes SIMON WALTERS By Simon Walters for the Daily Mail Published: 22:11 BST, 13 October 2020 | Updated: 00:21 BST, 14 October 2020 The image spoke volumes. At Monday’s dramatic press conference, Boris Johnson was flanked by two of the most influential men … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon trolls Boris over SAGE spat

Nicola Sturgeon beats up Boris again over SAGE spat boasting her ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown is ‘rooted in scientific advice’ and warning that ‘half-measures’ don’t work against virus Nicola Sturgeon boasted that her ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown is backed by SAGE  First Minister swiped at ‘half measures’ after PM unveiled local lockdown plan Boris Johnson facing public … Read more

Cabinet hawks Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson sideline Matt Hancock over lockdown

Tensions between Boris Johnson and his chief scientists were at risk of catching fire today after bombshell SAGE minutes revealed he has been ignoring calls for a ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown. The extraordinary spat emerged hours after the PM unveiled his plan for ‘Three Tiers’ of local restrictions to tackle surging cocornavirus cases last night. At … Read more

What the SAGE scientists REALLY told Boris Johnson: 10pm pubs curfew won’t work

Number 10 was today blasted for not ‘following the science’ after bombshell documents showed ministers shunned a number of recommendations by their expert advisers before unveiling the latest suite of lockdown measures.  The Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) put forward two dozen suggestions about how to navigate the country through a second wave of … Read more

What the SAGE scientists REALLY told Boris Johnson: 10pm pubs curfew won’t work

Boris Johnson has been accused of not heeding advice from SAGE Number 10 was today blasted for not ‘following the science’ after bombshell documents showed ministers shunned a number of recommendations by their expert advisers before unveiling the latest suite of lockdown measures.  The Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) put forward two dozen suggestions … Read more

Boris Johnson faces furious Tory backlash from MPs who say the public should be trusted

Boris Johnson faces furious Tory backlash from MPs who say the public should be ‘trusted to act responsibly’ after three-tier lockdown plan is released Boris Johnson has confirmed that a new ‘Three Tier’ lockdown system is coming The system will be introduced across England From 5pm Wednesday But some MPs and senior Tories are unhappy … Read more