Boris Johnson paves way for an early general election in 2023 to turn the screw on Labour: PM will reclaim powers to go to the country early as Queen’s Speech looks toward axing of Fixed-term Parliaments Act Queen’s Speech tomorrow will include moves to axe Fixed-term Parliaments Act The legislation means that elections should usually … Read more
Jacob Rees-GROG! Commons leader urges Britons to ‘save our pubs’ by heading to down to local beer gardens for al fresco food and drink Jacob Rees-Mogg said Britons have a duty to buy alcohol, soft drinks and food Commons Leader suggested MPs ‘lead by example’ in supporting hospitality His rallying cry came just days after the coronavirus … Read more
BBC presenter Samira Ahmed says she is ‘haunted’ by fear that corporation’s coverage boosted Nigel Farage and Ukip Ms Ahmed’s comments prompted a discussion with her bosses at the BBC who have previously warned staff over making partial comments on politics She had been interviewing Ian Hislop for her own non-BBC podcast Ms Ahmed said … Read more
BBC presenter Samira Ahmed says she is ‘haunted’ by fear that corporation’s coverage boosted Nigel Farage and Ukip Ms Ahmed’s comments prompted a discussion with her bosses at the BBC who have previously warned staff over making partial comments on politics She had been interviewing Ian Hislop for her own non-BBC podcast Ms Ahmed said … Read more
MPs’ summer holidays could be two weeks longer so refurbishment team can repair the Palace of Westminster Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg is responsible for tabling motions It is unlikely Government will be won over by the idea to extend summer holiday More time is needed for refurbishment team to carry out repairs on building By … Read more
MPs’ summer holidays could be two weeks longer so refurbishment team can repair the Palace of Westminster Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg is responsible for tabling motions It is unlikely Government will be won over by the idea to extend summer holiday More time is needed for refurbishment team to carry out repairs on building By … Read more
House of Commons ‘could go on tour to Scotland’ as part of Boris Johnson’s plans to boost the Union and see off Nicola Sturgeon’s independence push as PM ‘prepares to categorically rule out a second referendum on splitting up the UK’ Ministers considering plan to relocate Commons two weeks every September Would see the Commons … Read more
Today marks a year since Britain was hit by lockdown restrictions, which have revolutionised our lives to an extent not seen since World War Two. On March 12, 2020, there had only been 10 deaths, three press conferences, thousands were flocking to the Cheltenham Festival, Jeremy Corbyn was still Labour leader, Jacob Rees-Mogg insisted the … Read more
Lockdown seems to have lasted a lifetime, and the days of packing into a pub, train carriage, shop or theatre seem but a distant memory. Yet it was only a year ago that coronavirus really began to register on the public’s radar as deaths reached double figures. On March 12, 2020, there had only been … Read more
Jacob Rees-Mogg quotes God Save The Queen in full in House of Commons as he backs the monarch in Meghan row – while Boris still remains silent Jacob Rees-Moog recited the national anthem in the House of Commons today The Leader of the House spoke the anthem to voice his support for the Queen Followed … Read more