Starmer concerned by UK’s Commonwealth influence
In a statement to the House of Commons, prime minister Boris Johnson updated MPs on his engagement at G7, Commonwealth and Nato summits. Johnson told the House of his pleasure at the outcome of summits, including the joining of Finland and Sweden to Nato, but admitted “not every member of the Commonwelath sees Putin’s […]
Minister says PM cannot ‘act on gossip’ as Pincher scandal continues
This morning a minister has defended Boris Johnson’s appointment of disgraced MP Chris Pincher as deputy chief whip back in February. Pincher announced his resignation from the role last Thursday evening with a letter that began: “Dear prime minister, last night I drank far too much. I’ve embarrassed myself and other people which is the […]
Truss says Johnson won’t face stitch-up over whether he misled Commons
The foreign secretary has denied claims Boris Johnson could face a “kangaroo court” style investigation as MPs probe allegations he may have misled the Commons over “Partygate”. Her comments come after The Telegraph newspaper reported that Downing Street sources believe the investigation could wind-up finding the prime minister guilty of misleading MPs without sufficient evidence. […]
PMQs: One side ‘out of touch’, the other ‘champagne socialists’
During prime minister’s questions, deputy PM Dominic Raab and deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner held no punches in a feisty battle at the dispatch box. Rayner lauded Labour’s victory and the Conservative losses in last week’s by election, saying “it’s no wonder that the prime minister has fled the country”. The deputy leader of the […]
Cabinet could be set for defence spending spat
The prime minister will today urge Nato members to increase their defence spending beyond the official target of 2 per cent of GDP. Boris Johnson is set to tell Nato allies that they must “dig deep” to help their defence in light of rising inflation. The Telegraph alleges that defence secretary Ben Wallace’s plans to […]
‘Unlikely’ that Ukraine war will have wrapped up by Christmas
Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky told G7 leaders in a video address this afternoon that war with Russia is unlikely to be over by the end of the year. Former UK joint forces commander General Sir Richard Barrons has also admitted that it is “very unlikely” the war will have concluded by the onset of winter. […]
David Davis urges against 1922 rule changes
David Davis, who has previously called for the prime minister to resign, has urged against changes to the 1922 committee’s rules. There are suggestions the influential backbench group could change its rules to allow a further vote of confidence in Boris Johnson in less than a year since the last. This comes after further MPs […]
PMQs: Starmer tells Johnson to get on with his job
Prime minister’s questions focused on this week’s rail strikes, which prime minister Boris Johnson blamed Labour and 25 of its MPs for by joining at the picket line. Labour leader Keir Starmer asked the PM, “can’t he hear the country screaming at him? Get on with your job” after telling the House of Commons that […]
Labour proposes motion to put PM into ‘special measures’
In the second opposition day debate, MPs were discussing the PM’s Advisor on ministerial interests after Lord Geidt’s resignation last week. Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner started the debate by forwarding a motion to “put the prime minister into special measures” and allow the public administration and constitutional affairs committee to appoint a new independent […]
Raab in charge as PM returns to No 10 after ‘routine’ op
The prime minister has returned to Downing Street after a minor operation, No 10 has confirmed. Boris Johnson underwent a “minor routine operation related to his sinuses” under general anaesthetic in London earlier today. The operation took place at 06:00 BST and Johnson had returned to Downing Street by 10:00 AM. A spokesperson for the […]
