Donald Trump has been accused of trying to hamstring Joe Biden before he leaves office by ‘lighting so many foreign policy fires the Democrat won’t be able to put them out.’ The president has ordered thousands of troops out of Afghanistan and Iraq, attacked Chinese tech companies and brokered a colossal arms deal in the … Read more
Brexit trade talks were plunged into disarray this afternoon after a member of Michel Barnier’s team tested positive for coronavirus and top-level negotiations had to be put on hold. Mr Barnier, the EU’s chief negotiator, said he and his UK counterpart Lord Frost had ‘decided to suspend the negotiations at our level for a short … Read more
Most people’s stress levels are pretty high at the moment. Some are worried about catching Covid-19. Others fear for their jobs. The uncertainties of Brexit are hovering over us. We don’t even know for sure whether we will be able to celebrate Christmas this year, though last night there were indications that households may be … 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
Boris Johnson takes a coronavirus test despite having NO symptoms as Downing Street says it is ‘trialling’ rapid screening kits Boris Johnson has tested negative for coronavirus as he self-isolates in No10 The PM received a rapid test despite showing no symptoms of the disease No10 said that the lateral flow tests were being trialled … Read more
Boris Johnson was today accused of doing the SNP’s work for them after he stormed that devolution had been been a ‘disaster’. The PM is facing the fury of unionists after the venting his frustration at surging support for independence north of the border – blaming Tony Blair for handing powers to Holyrood. A jubilant Nicola Sturgeon immediately … Read more
Matt Hancock has tonight been mockingly compared to comedic radio host character Alan Partridge after referring to England’s deputy chief medical officer as ‘JVT’. In a cringe-worthy segment of tonight’s Downing Street press conference, the Health Secretary took over from his colleague by saying ‘thanks JVT’ – an abbreviation of Jonathan Van Tam. It came … Read more
Number 10 is bracing itself for an ‘explosive stunt’ by Dominic Cummings after he was kicked out for good following a dramatic confrontation with Boris Johnson, who showed him texts allegedly proving he briefed against his fiancee, Carrie Symonds. The Prime Minister’s partner, reportedly referred to as ‘Princess Nut Nuts’ behind her back by Vote … Read more
Dominic Cummings arrived home clutching a bag of alcohol 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
Boris Johnson’s top advisor Dominic Cummings sensationally quit Downing Street with immediate effect tonight – strolling out the front door of Number 10 with a box in his hands. He was not due to leave his powerful Government role for more than a month, but capping a tumultuous 48 hours at the heart of Government he … Read more