Rebel Tory MPs carry MILK around as symbol of protest at draconian Covid laws

Tory MPs have vowed to carry a pint of milk around as a symbol of protest against draconian coronavirus laws – amid warnings Boris Johnson will face demands to recall Parliament if he announces crunch decisions on lockdown during the Easter recess. In a slightly surreal act of defiance, Sir Charles Walker has insisted he … Read more

EU pays price of jabs fiasco: Millions wake up to draconian new lockdowns

Almost three-quarters of EU countries are experiencing spiralling Covid infection rates, forcing vast swathes of the continent back into lockdown. As a third wave sweeps across Europe, Britons were yesterday warned that foreign summer holidays are ‘extremely unlikely’. In France alone, 21 million people awoke yesterday to a fresh draconian lockdown. Millions more in Italy, Germany, … Read more

‘Draconian’ travel curbs ground flights at Ryanair 

‘Draconian’ travel curbs ground flights at Ryanair as airlines are forced to trim their threadbare schedules once again By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 7 January 2021 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 7 January 2021 Ryanair has warned it expects to run ‘few, if any’ flights from the UK during the third … Read more

Thousands gather for pop concert in Wuhan after it ‘stamped out virus’ with draconian lockdown

While millions around the world celebrated the New Year from the comfort of their own sofas in lockdown, thousands of revellers in Wuhan were partying together with no social distancing in sight.   In what is sure to spark envy in many countries still subject to strict measures, party-goers were seen crowding into a live music … Read more

Thousands gather for pop concert in Wuhan after it ‘stamped out virus’ with draconian lockdown

While millions around the world celebrated the New Year from the comfort of their own sofas in lockdown, thousands of revellers in Wuhan were partying together with no social distancing in sight.   In what is sure to spark envy in many countries still subject to strict measures, party-goers were seen crowding into a live music … Read more

STEPHEN GLOVER: We are being softened up for draconian new curbs

Rishi Sunak delivered a formidable speech in the Commons yesterday. The Chancellor’s calm manner and mastery of detail filled me with confidence. His message was that, although Britain is in an ‘economic emergency’, the Government is prepared to spend lots of money we don’t have in order to get us out of it. Better times … Read more

Coronavirus Europe: Draconian lockdowns slow down second waves

The European countries worst-hit by Covid-19 may already be over the peaks of their second waves thanks to draconian nation lockdowns being reinstated across the continent, data suggests.   After enjoying a lull in transmission throughout the summer and early autumn – thanks to the first round of nationwide shutdowns – most European countries were hit … Read more

Coronavirus Europe: Draconian lockdowns slow down second waves

The European countries worst-hit by Covid-19 may already be over the peaks of their second waves thanks to draconian nation lockdowns being reinstated across the continent, data suggests.   After enjoying a lull in transmission throughout the summer and early autumn – thanks to the first round of nationwide shutdowns – most European countries were hit … Read more

Can Tory rebels defeat Boris Johnson in vote on ‘draconian’ coronavirus laws?

Can Tory rebels defeat Boris Johnson in vote on ‘draconian’ coronavirus laws? MPs’ anger grows over use of emergency powers to introduce tough new pandemic restrictions More than 50 MPs have signed an amendment laid down by Sir Graham Brady  They are demanding votes before any future curbs on British ‘liberty’ brought in Labour and the … Read more

Can Tory rebels defeat Boris Johnson in vote on ‘draconian’ coronavirus laws?

Can Tory rebels defeat Boris Johnson in vote on ‘draconian’ coronavirus laws? MPs’ anger grows over use of emergency powers to introduce tough new pandemic restrictions More than 50 MPs have signed an amendment laid down by Sir Graham Brady  They are demanding votes before any future curbs on British ‘liberty’ brought in Labour and the … Read more