Boris Johnson is facing a growing Tory revolt over coronavirus rules as senior Conservative backbenchers today demanded he set out a strategy to avoid a cycle of national lockdowns. Tory MPs in the so-called Covid Recovery Group (CRG) cautiously welcomed the prospect of the Government loosening restrictions over the Christmas period. But they warned that … Read more
Boris Johnson is facing a growing Tory revolt over coronavirus rules as senior Conservative backbenchers today demanded he set out a strategy to avoid a cycle of national lockdowns. Tory MPs in the so-called Covid Recovery Group (CRG) cautiously welcomed the prospect of the Government loosening restrictions over the Christmas period. But they warned that … Read more
Ministers will overhaul controversial planning system changes after Tory revolt over use of algorithm to decide where to build thousands of new homes Theresa May said the algorithm ‘flies in the face’ of Conservative levelling-up She said more homes need to be built but called for a new planning system System is now being ‘rebalanced’ … Read more
International Trade Secretary Liz Truss faces new revolt on ‘toothless’ food watchdog as pressure mounts over post-Brexit trade deal International Trade Secretary Liz Truss plans to secure food standards for the UK Peers in the House of Lords wish to be able to have an input on food standards Liz Truss would wish that food … Read more
Number 10 faces Commons revolt on 10pm pub curfew as it is accused of ‘dirty tricks’ tactics in attempt to AVOID a vote By David Wilcock, Whitehall Correspondent and James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 15:44 BST, 13 October 2020 | Updated: 15:53 BST, 13 October 2020 Tory MPs are set to mount a … Read more
Queen ‘is left furious after staff revolt at Sandringham means she could be forced spend first Christmas at Windsor Castle in 33 years’ Backroom staff at Sandringham were asked to support Queen over Christmas But workers rebelled against plans to isolate them from loved ones for a month Insiders say Queen is ‘furious’ she could … Read more
Fat-cat pay revolt hits Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary as around a third of shareholders vote against his £3.2m pay package By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:54 BST, 17 September 2020 | Updated: 21:54 BST, 17 September 2020 Ryanair faced an investor revolt over fat-cat pay as the industry reels from the Covid-19 … Read more
Boris Johnson is scrambling to find a way to defuse a mounting Tory revolt on new Brexit laws today. The Internal Market Bill cleared its first hurdle in the Commons last night, but is facing a serious challenge next week when amendments are considered. A string of senior Conservatives – including former PM Theresa May … Read more
Former Attorney General Geoffrey Cox today joined a growing Tory revolt against Boris Johnson’s plan to break the Brexit divorce terms. Mr Cox, an eminent QC and staunch Eurosceptic, branded the idea of breaching international law ‘unconscionable’ as the PM faces a crucial first test on the legislation. MPs are due to vote on the Internal … Read more
Boris Johnson said at a Downing Street press briefing that the new restrictions were essential English parents are threatening to ignore the new ‘rule of six’ after Nicola Sturgeon exempted children from the similar ban in Scotland. Boris Johnson now faces a Tory backlash after the Scottish First Minister copied his restrictions – but with … Read more