Nicola Sturgeon is facing a moment of truth that could end her political career as early as today as a report is released into whether she broke the ministerial code in the Alex Salmond case. The results of a probe by James Hamilton QC into the First Minister’s conduct could be revealed within hours, with her … Read more
Martin Bashir ‘tells inquiry it was DIANA who came up with ‘smears’ against the royals’ which he is accused of telling her to secure his Panorama interview – including that Charles was in love with his children’s nanny He refutes accusations he concocted lies that convinced Diana to speak out He insists smears about members … Read more
Labour says formal public inquiry into Government’s handling of coronavirus crisis should start in JUNE when Boris Johnson’s lockdown roadmap ends after Jonathan Van Tam warns launching a probe now would be ‘an extra burden’ Labour urging Government to start public inquiry into Covid response in June Shadow minister Rachel Reeves said it must be … Read more
Pressure grows on Priti Patel to call inquiry after ‘botched’ probe over false ‘VIP paedophile ring’ claims Priti Patel is facing increasing pressure to launch inquiry into the ‘Nick’ scandal Six former home secretaries signed a joint letter demanding fresh investigation They want Patel to launch a new independent inquiry into Operation Midland By Stephen Wright … Read more
VIP child abuse probe ‘seriously hit faith in police’: Six former home secretaries write letter demanding inquiry into investigation launched over claims by fantasist Carl Beech Group from across political divide join up to demand action over police probe Former Home Secretaries including Michael Howard and Jack Straw sign letter They want inquiry into police … Read more
Palace ‘won’t rush’ bullying inquiry: Probe into claims about Duchess of Sussex might not release findings until 2022 Buckingham Palace says it may not release findings into inquiry until next year Up to 12 people could give evidence in the investigation into couple’s behaviour It comes after Meghan accused of ‘driving out’ two PAs from … Read more
It was a slick performance by a politician fighting for her job – but Nicola Sturgeon’s top priority wasn’t impressing the committee. Much of her appearance was a pitch to the ordinary punter, which accounts for some of the more emotional moments. She spoke of Alex Salmond as her former ‘bestie’, a ‘revered’ man. But … Read more
Bristol council has called for a Parliamentary inquiry to take place and investigate paying reparations for slavery. Councillors have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a plan for ‘atonement and reparation’ for Bristol’s role in the transatlantic slave trade. Bristol City Council passed a motion at an extraordinary full council meeting on Tuesday. The motion – … Read more
THE SIX QUESTIONS STURGEON MUST ANSWER: Q: Why were meetings and conversations with Alex Salmond kept secret from the public? Miss Sturgeon met her predecessor at her home on April 2, 2018, when she claimed to first become aware of the government investigation into complaints about his conduct. She held two further meetings, on June … Read more
Alex Salmond ‘will appear at Holyrood inquiry next week’ to be questioned about probe into complaints made about him and role of Nicola Sturgeon Alex Salmond ‘is expected to give evidence to the Holyrood inquiry ‘, MSPs told The former First Minister has not publicly confirmed that he is attending Mr Salmond will be questioned under … Read more