Senior Tories plot for ‘Parliamentary lock’ to stop Boris Johnson imposing limits on the public’s freedom without scrutiny Tory MPs unhappy with new restrictions like the Rule of Six are planning a revolt A new amendment could force ministers to put measures to a vote by MPs first The MP leading the charge says ministers … Read more
Former Tory MP Charlie Elphicke, who is accused of repeatedly groping a woman in her 20s, told a court he was ‘besotted’ with the Parliamentary worker and enjoyed spending time with her. Elphicke, 49, who is accused of assaulting the young woman in the Palace of Westminster and kissing against her will in 2016, described … Read more
Health minister Nadine Dorries has today revealed one of her staff has now ‘gone down’ with coronavirus after she tested positive and went into self-isolation for the next fortnight as a MP she met last week was told by the NHS to stay at home. Ms Dorries has sent a message to the Tory MP … Read more