The Scottish Government said Mr Wolffe and Mrs Di Rollo, who supports the Lord Advocate, will stand down once new law officers are appointed. Alex Salmond said he should resign.
Tory MP Michael Fabricant sparks backlash after describing pro-Palestine protesters clashing with police as ‘primitives’ Tory MP Michael Fabricant labelled protesters ‘primitives’ in now-deleted tweet Anti-racism group accused Mr Fabricant of ‘hateful racism that stirs up division’ Hope Not Hate called for the Conservative Party to suspend the backbencher By Jack Maidment, Deputy Political Editor … Read more
GMB presenter Adil Ray was criticised by viewers on Wednesday’s show after his ‘inappropriate’ joke to Paul Gascoigne amid the footballer’s battle with alcoholism. The host, 47, asked the sporting star, 53, how he can remember Italian after playing for football team Lazio in the 90s and a ‘few tipples’ in his life. Paul has been in and out … Read more
Cut off! Baroness Scotland faces fresh controversy after mourner who criticised peer during eulogy at her mother’s online funeral is ‘kicked off call’ Baroness Scotland sees fresh controversy when peer was criticised in eulogy Taila-Jordan McKenzie claimed mother had been shabbily treated by employers Said Karen McKenzie left job three months before her death ‘but not by … Read more
Baroness Scotland faces fresh controversy after mourning daughter who criticised during online eulogy is ‘kicked off call’ Baroness Scotland sees fresh controversy when peer was criticised in eulogy Taila-Jordan McKenzie claimed mother had been shabbily treated by employers Said Karen McKenzie left job three months before her death ‘but not by choice’ By Ian Gallagher Chief Reporter … Read more
One of Public Health England’s top advisers has accused the Government of doing ‘science by press release’ by announcing things without telling its scientists. Dr Susan Hopkins, who has appeared alongside senior ministers in Downing Street press conferences throughout the pandemic, vented her frustration in leaked emails seen by Politico. The email came in the … Read more
Kathryn Drysdale has praised Bridgerton for casting a diverse range of actors, saying it’s been ‘the stuff of dreams’ to work on the series. The actress, 39, who plays Genevieve Delacroix, said it’s incredible to now be able to work on period dramas ‘without having to just play long-suffering slaves or oppressed people’ in an interview … Read more
The trial launched on 14 December 2020 and could run for 18 months while Cambridgeshire Country Council reviews whether to extend the scheme Cambridge has become one of the first UK locations to allow electric vehicles to use bus and cycle lanes in a trial that – if deemed successful – may be extended across … Read more
Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright’s £1.3m dream home has reportedly been criticised by the local council after they deemed their new plans ‘too large’. The couple have demolished a farmhouse and are building a five-bedroom family house in Essex with a lavish outdoor swimming pool, bar, gym and even a make-up room. Yet despite their original planning … Read more
Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright’s £1.3m dream home has reportedly been criticised by the local council after they deemed their new plans ‘too large’. The couple have demolished a farmhouse and are building a five-bedroom family house in Essex with a lavish outdoor swimming pool, bar, gym and even a make-up room. Yet despite their original planning … Read more