Dominic Cummings asked Boris Johnson to grant him special powers in Downing Street which have made him more powerful than the PM’s special advisers. The assistant to the Prime Minister is understood to have a document – signed by Mr Johnson – stating that he has control over certain government projects. The agreement has little … Read more
Sajid Javid says he stepped down as Chancellor instead of sacking his advisers ‘to avoid being humiliated’ Sajid Javid revealed why he decided to resign rather than sack his advisers He said that he would have faced humiliation if he gave in to the demands Mr Javid also revealed the plans he would have proposed … Read more
In a defiant cry against further European integration, Margaret Thatcher declared to the Commons in 1990: ‘No, no, no’. Her declaration, which came at a time of intense Tory divisions over Europe, was to prove a pivotal point in her premiership. Now it has emerged that the speech was inspired by a newspaper story… written … Read more
Sajid Javid reveals his plans to reduce income tax basic rate by 2p in the next Budget as well as cuts to stamp duty and relief for capital investment Sajid Javid said he planned a tax cutting plan which included a stamp duty cut The former chancellor resigned during the cabinet reshuffle earlier this month … Read more
Living in a picturesque valley beside the River Exe in Somerset, the life of John and Debbie Zurick seemed utterly enviable. Thanks to their roles as top-class dog breeders, they had climbed into the highest echelons of country society — becoming friendly with everyone from Princess Anne to singer Roger Daltrey. Indeed, as Debbie Zurick … Read more
A dog breeding friend of Princess Anne who was allegedly gunned down by her estranged husband sought solace in the arms of a farmer in Ireland when her marriage collapsed, MailOnline can reveal. Debbie Zurick, 56, was found with gunshot wounds at her marital home on the Somerset estate where Boris Johnson grew up after … Read more
Boris Johnson insists fighting coronavirus is his top priority and tells Brits to ‘wash their hands with soap’ after he was slammed for being slow to react to escalating crisis and taking three days to hold an emergency Cobra meeting By Jack Elsom For Mailonline Published: 17:53 GMT, 28 February 2020 | Updated: 17:54 GMT, … Read more
Boris Johnson’s partner Carrie Symonds hires former ITN comms chief Sarah Vaughan-Brown as her ‘personal adviser’… with duties including walking Dilyn the dog Carrie Symonds has hired an experienced comms chief as her personal adviser Boris Johnson’s partner to be aided by ex-ITN spin doctor Sarah Vaughan-Brown She has been seen walking Dilyn the dog … Read more
Boris Johnson makes surprise visit to Kettering hospital to join staff on the night shift – but STILL hasn’t been to see flood victims despite only being a short drive away Boris Johnson has joined doctors on the night shift at Kettering General Hospital The PM visited without any media saying he wanted to see … Read more
Boris Johnson dropped in to a homeless shelter just half a mile from his Downing Street home today as he continued to refuse to visit flood-ravaged areas of Britain. The Prime Minister found time to visit Connection at St Martins in the Fields in London to promote his new plans to tackle the scourge of rough … Read more