A senior minister today refused to say that Boris Johnson will quit if he is found to have broken conduct rules over his lavish flat makeover – despite the Scottish Tory leader insisting he would have to go. James Cleverly dodged questions, suggesting that the ministerial code was merely there for the ‘guidance of the PM’ … Read more
Sacked minister Johnny Mercer will lead a ‘respect our veterans’ march after the controversial trial against two paratroopers accused of murdering Official IRA leader Joe McCann effectively collapsed. Mr Mercer – who left his ministerial role after expressing frustration at a lack of progress on legislation to protect British veterans who served during the Troubles … Read more
Boris Johnson was under siege last night as questions mounted over his personal conduct in a string of controversies. Fresh sources came forward to confirm he had made a crass comment about lockdown deaths – even as he tried to deny it. In a second blow, he was facing further questions about the lavish redecoration … Read more
Boris Johnson was under siege last night as questions mounted over his personal conduct in a string of controversies. Fresh sources came forward to confirm he had made a crass comment about lockdown deaths – even as he tried to deny it. In a second blow, he was facing further questions about the lavish redecoration … Read more
France’s Armed Forces minister is furious after hundreds of retired solders pledge to support far-right presidential candidate Marine le Pen Hundreds of retired soldiers have pledged to support Marine Le Pen It promoted a furious raction from France’s Armed Forces minister Florence Parly was concerned about an open letter calling for clampdown By Peter Allen … Read more
France’s Armed Forces minister is furious after hundreds of retired solders pledge to support far-right presidential candidate Marine le Pen Hundreds of retired soldiers have pledged to support Marine Le Pen It promoted a furious raction from France’s Armed Forces minister Florence Parly was concerned about an open letter calling for clampdown By Peter Allen … Read more
Israeli police and Palestinians clashed outside Jerusalem’s Old City walls overnight into Sunday as tensions flared during the Muslim holiday of Ramadan, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appealed for ‘calm on all sides’. But the premier also warned that Israel remains ‘prepared for all scenarios’ after dozens of rockets were fired from the Gaza … Read more
Downing Street launched a savage counter-attack against Dominic Cummings last night – as the former adviser readied a fresh assault on Boris Johnson over Britain’s Covid death toll. Allies of the Prime Minister levelled the damning charge that those loyal to the ex-aide had been behind ‘nasty and sexist briefings’ against Mr Johnson’s fiancee, Carrie … Read more
Former Conservative minister who worked for PPE firm without permission is rebuked for taking on roles without approval George Freeman broke government rules when he was paid £5,000 as a consultant to Aerosol Shield without seeking permission He has admitted to the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (Acoba) that he failed to seek advice for … Read more
Former Conservative minister who worked for PPE firm without permission is rebuked for taking on roles without approval George Freeman broke government rules when he was paid £5,000 as a consultant to Aerosol Shield without seeking permission He has admitted to the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (Acoba) that he failed to seek advice for … Read more