UK kicks out two Belarus officials in tit-for-tat move after British diplomats are expelled for ‘legitimate observation’ of pro-democracy protests By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 15:23 GMT, 10 November 2020 | Updated: 15:23 GMT, 10 November 2020 The UK today kicked out two Belarus diplomats in a tit-for-tat response to the ejection … Read more
Dominic Raab has revealed he is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for coronavirus. The Foreign Secretary said he would abide by NHS track and trace rules and stay out of public for two weeks. Mr Raab said he will work remotely for the 14 days amid diplomatic challenges with the US over … Read more
Downing Street anxiously awaits US election verdict as Dominic Raab admits there are different ‘opportunities and risks’ between Trump and Biden but says Special Relationship can thrive with either Dominic Raab said US election too close to call but voiced confidence in system Admitted there are different ‘opportunities and risks’ between the candidates Insisted Special … Read more
Downing Street anxiously awaits US election verdict as Dominic Raab admits there are different ‘opportunities and risks’ between Trump and Biden but says Special Relationship can thrive with either Dominic Raab said US election too close to call but voiced confidence in system Admitted there are different ‘opportunities and risks’ between the candidates Insisted Special … Read more
David Miliband was handed an annual pay package of more than $1 million (£772,000) last year by an aid charity that is heavily funded by British taxpayers. The former Foreign Secretary’s mega salary from the International Rescue Committee – which receives about £50 million a year from the Government to alleviate global poverty and distress – … Read more
Forgotten something? Dominic Raab’s bodyguard sparks police dash after his loaded, semi-automatic Glock 19 pistol is found on a plane seat by a cleaner Alarm was raised by a cleaner after she found the unattended weapon on board Police officers descended on the jet which had flown back from Washington DC Eventually stood down after … Read more
Amal Clooney QUITS as UK Government envoy on media freedom over Boris Johnson’s ‘lamentable’ plan to break Brexit deal which would breach international law The top human rights expert announced she was quitting this afternoon She objected to over Mr Johnson’s intention to bring in new Brexit legislation If passed it will over-ride part of the Withdrawal … Read more
EU leader Ursula von der Leyen says a UK trade deal IS still possible despite Boris Johnson’s ‘unpleasant surprise’ attempt to break international law – as Dominic Raab tries to get the US to put pressure on Brussels von der Leyen said controversial UK plns had ‘distracted very strongly’ from talks But she was ‘still convinced’ … Read more
David Cameron urges Boris Johnson to bring ex-health and foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt back into the Cabinet saying he should not fear having experienced ‘big beasts’ around him to help with coronavirus battle Mr Cameron said that Mr Hunt ‘talks a lot of sense’ as health committee chairman PM has been accused of having a … Read more
Grant Shapps today announced that seven Greek islands are being stripped of quarantine exempt status amid fears over a spike in coronavirus cases. The Transport Secretary revealed that Lesvos, Tinos, Serifos, Mykonos, Crete, Santorini and Zakynthos are being added to the ‘red’ list as of 4am on Wednesday. However, Mr Shapps told the Commons that he … Read more