Ex-Chancellor Sajid Javid blasts Dominic Cummings’ reign of terror over advisers

Ex-Chancellor Sajid Javid blasts Dominic Cummings’ reign of terror over advisers in scything resignation speech saying changes the powerful aide is making are ‘not in the public interest’ Sajid Javid made resignation statement in the House of Commons this afternoon Ex-Chancellor launched thinly-veiled attack on Dominic Cummings’ behaviour  Mr Javid quit after being told his … Read more

‘Submarine’ Boris Johnson FINALLY surfaces to face PMQs

‘Submarine’ Boris Johnson FINALLY surfaces to face grilling from MPs in the Commons on mounting Coronavirus crisis and floods misery… but he STILL hasn’t visited victims of extreme weather 11 days on Boris Johnson will take PMQs in the Commons after keeping low profile for week The premier has been criticised for failing to visit … Read more

Boris Johnson sizes up colossal boost in defence spending

Boris Johnson sizes up colossal boost in defence spending as he launches most detailed review into Whitehall’s security policy since the Cold War PM is launching the most in-depth review of security policy since the Cold War  Downing Street says it will go beyond the parameters of a traditional defence The Prime Minister warns that … Read more

Steve Baker resigns as chair of the European Research Group as he celebrates Brexit victory

Chairman of the ERG Steve Baker resigns as he says the battle for Brexit has been won Steve Baker declared victory as he resigned from the European Research Group  He said the PM had ‘the policy, the mandate and the majority’ to deliver Brexit The Wycombe MP said he wanted to spend more time with … Read more

Johnson warns EU he’ll NEVER surrender Britain’s fishing waters as it threatens to sink trade deal

For cod’s sake: Boris Johnson warns the EU he will NEVER surrender Britain’s fishing waters as Michel Barnier threatens to scupper trade deal PM Boris Johnson last night drew a red line around Britain’s fishing waters  EU yesterday made a series of demands in its new ‘negotiating mandate’ EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier said without … Read more

Princess Anne: My sadness over shooting tragedy on Boris Johnson estate 

Princess Anne expressed her sadness yesterday after learning a dog breeder who worked for her had been shot dead in the cottage where Boris Johnson grew up. The Queen’s daughter said Debbie Zurick, who was allegedly shot by her estranged husband, will be ‘sorely missed’. John Zurick, 67, is suspected of killing his 56-year-old wife … Read more

TEN DAYS and STILL no Boris Johnson visit to flood victims

Boris Johnson has not visited flood impacted communities since Storm Dennis struck  Boris Johnson has still not visited victims of flooding ten days after storms and torrential downpours have left businesses and homeowners devastated throughout the country. Flood-hit families have lashed out at the government for its response to the severe weather conditions that have … Read more

EU ministers play hardball as they sign off negotiating plan

What happens next in Brexit trade wrangling?  Today: EU ministers signed off the negotiating mandate for Michel Barnier in Brussels. It will be published this afternoon. The Brexit inner Cabinet finalised the UK’s approach in Westminster.  Thursday: The UK’s negotiating proposals will be put before Parliament. Monday: Talks on the trade deal are due to … Read more

Now Dominic Cummings’ aristocratic father-in-law wades into defend Priti Patel amid ‘bulling row’

Humphry Wakefield accused mandarins who have squared up to Home Secretary Priti Patel of acting to protect their ‘relaxed life’ The father-in-law of Boris Johnson’s chief aide Dominic Cummings made an astonishing intervention in the Home Office bullying row today. Sir Humphry Tyrrell Wakefield, owner of Chillingham Castle and friend of Prince Philip, accused mandarins … Read more