Boris Johnson today unveiled his lockdown exit strategy which could see life in England return to something close to normal by June at the earliest. The Prime Minister’s plan for easing restrictions will be split into four separate steps and will see the country treated as a whole, with no return to a tier system. … Read more
Boris Johnson defied huge pressure from Tories and business today to unveil an ultra-cautious ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown. Announcing his long-awaited four-phase exit strategy, the PM warned the ‘threat remains’ and cases, hospitalisations and deaths will rise in the coming months as no vaccines can offer 100 per cent protection for the whole population. ‘At … Read more
Boris Johnson defied huge pressure from Tories and business today to unveil an ultra-cautious ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown. Announcing his long-awaited four-phase exit strategy, the PM warned the ‘threat remains’ and cases, hospitalisations and deaths will rise in the coming months as no vaccines can offer 100 per cent protection for the whole population. ‘At … Read more
Today, Boris Johnson will take the first step on a ‘cautious – but irreversible’ journey towards bringing the country out of lockdown as he sets out his roadmap for the next few months. Cautious because of what happened in December last year when a short period of loosening caused a huge spike in cases; irreversible … Read more
Dilyn appears to now be out of the dog house as Boris Johnson was seen taking him for a run today just days after calling for someone to ‘please shoot that f****** dog’ after he gnawed his way through antiques at Chequers. The PM – wearing a jumper, Adidas shorts and his favourite red beanie … Read more
Dilyn appears to now be out of the dog house as Boris Johnson was seen taking him for a run today just days after calling for someone to ‘please shoot that f****** dog’ after he gnawed his way through antiques at Chequers. The PM – wearing a jumper, Adidas shorts and his favourite red beanie … Read more
What are the PM’s four tests for easing lockdown? The vaccine deployment programme continues successfully. Evidence shows vaccines are sufficiently effective in reducing hospitalisations and deaths in those vaccinated. Infection rates do not risk a surge in hospitalisations which would put unsustainable pressure on the NHS. The assessment of the risks is not fundamentally changed … Read more
Boris Johnson is already facing a Tory backlash as he prepares to unveil a ‘cautious’ route out of lockdown today – with all schools reopening from March 8 but precious few other easings until Easter. The PM is set to reveal his ‘roadmap’ in a statement to the Commons this afternoon after it is rubber-stamped … Read more
As turf wars rage among the staff at No. 10, a battle- weary Boris Johnson has sued for peace with one of Parliament’s most senior MPs. In July the PM removed the Tory whip from Julian Lewis in an act of revenge, after the rebellious member for New Forest East stood against Johnson’s preferred candidate, … Read more
As turf wars rage among the staff at No. 10, a battle- weary Boris Johnson has sued for peace with one of Parliament’s most senior MPs. In July the PM removed the Tory whip from Julian Lewis in an act of revenge, after the rebellious member for New Forest East stood against Johnson’s preferred candidate, … Read more