Fishermen threaten to dump rotten seafood in Downing Street unless PM sorts Brexit export delays

Furious fishermen threaten to dump rotting seafood in Downing Street unless Boris Johnson sorts out delays to exports since Brexit UK seafood exporters have faced a ‘perfect storm’ of problems since January 1 IT problems, bureaucracy and confusion have all played a part in trade hold-ups Reports made about shellfish rotting in ports meaning they … Read more

Priti Patel to host daily Downing Street press conference

A Priti rare appearance: Home Secretary to become the first female Cabinet minister to host a Downing Street press conference in almost EIGHT MONTHS as she leads daily briefing for just the fourth time at 5pm tonight Home Secretary Priti Patel will host Downing Street press conference at 5pm  Will be first time in eight … Read more

Downing Street puts MPs on stand-by to interrupt Christmas break to vote on a Brexit deal NEXT WEEK

Downing Street tonight put MPs on notice to return to Westminster from their Christmas break as early as next week if a Brexit deal is agreed with the EU. No10 said that the Commons will rise for the festive season tomorrow as planned but said politicians should be prepared to hurry back if there is … Read more

Downing Street defends Dominic Cummings’ pay rise

Downing Street today defended Dominic Cummings’ pay rise of at least £40,000 and insisted his salary was at the ‘correct level’ as it emerged he will not get a pay-out when he formally leaves the Government. Yesterday it was revealed the now former chief adviser to Boris Johnson saw his pay rocket from a salary … Read more

Downing Street puts up traditional Christmas tree outside No10

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Traditional tree felled in York is put up outside Number 10 as Boris Johnson says it is a ‘first step to bringing us some festive cheer in a very challenging year’ Traditional Downing Street Christmas tree was put up outside Number 10 today Tree came from a … Read more

Downing Street ‘takes sledgehammer’ to Dominic Cummings legacy

The Cummings clearout: No10 ‘will hand back control of special advisers to ministers’ as maverick aide’s legacy is dramatically torched Special advisers had to report directly to Dominic Cummings under old regime But new regime led by acting chief of staff Edward Lister is tearing up old rules Means special advisers will once again report … Read more

Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain ‘could return to Downing Street’

Ousted pair Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain could return to Downing Street and work on the Conservatives’ 2024 election campaign, insiders claim. The Prime Minister is thought to have left the door open for Mr Cain’s return while speaking to the communication chief’s colleagues following his dramatic departure on Friday.  The Tory leader is also … Read more

Ousted pair Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain could return to Downing Street, insiders claim

Ousted pair Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain could return to Downing Street and work on the Conservative’s 2024 election campaign, insiders claim. The Prime Minister is thought to have left the door open for Mr Cain’s return while speaking to the communication chief’s colleagues following his dramatic departure on Friday.  The Tory leader is also … Read more

Dominic Cummings leaves Downing Street with his belongings in a box

Dominic Cummings arrived home with a bottle of champagne tonight after Boris Johnson ordered him to leave Downing Street for good. After a week of turmoil, the Prime Minister told his most senior adviser to go with immediate effect in a bid to end the toxic rows at No 10.  Lee Cain, who announced his … Read more