HISTORICAL FACTS: 25 | History Defined

Government has ‘contingencies in place’ if nurses go on strike

The Royal College of Nursing is expected to announce later this week that its members have voted for strikes over pay.

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022

Rishi Sunak stands by under-fire Gavin Williamson after expletive-fuelled texts

Cabinet Office Minister Oliver Dowden said Sir Gavin Williamson sent messages moaning about not being invited to the Queen's funeral 'in the heat of the moment' and he 'regrets doing so'

Daily Mirror · Nov 6, 2022

Rishi Sunak ally admits he knew of bullying claim against Gavin Williamson before appointment

But Oliver Dowden dismisses anger about expletive texts to former Tory chief whip – insisting they were sent ‘in the heat of the moment’

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022

Sunak under pressure over Williamson’s ‘vile messages’ to Wendy Morton

Wisdom of cabinet return called into question after former chief whip ‘complains’ about conduct

The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2022

UK Covid public inquiry asks to see Boris Johnson's WhatsApp messages

Module two of the UK-wide inquiry will scrutinise political decisions and actions in relation to the pandemic between early January 2020 and February 2022

Wales Online · Oct 31, 2022

Boris Johnson's WhatsApp messages will be handed over to Covid public inquiry

The former Prime Minister - who previously 'lost' WhatsApps about the renovation of his flat - will have his messages handed over to the inquiry ahead of full hearings in summer 2023

Daily Mirror · Oct 31, 2022

Covid inquiry asks to see Boris Johnson’s WhatsApp chats from his time as PM

The impact of the pandemic will be felt for decades to come, counsel for the inquiry Hugo Keith KC said

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2022

'Ignorant' Tory minister jokes 'some little man in China' is listening to him and his wife

Environment Minister Mark Spencer was accused of 'casual racism' after saying 'when I ring my wife, maybe there’s some little man in China listening to my conversation'

Daily Mirror · Oct 31, 2022

Tory MP claims calls for Scottish independence being driven by 'likes of Mel Gibson'

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, told the House of Commons he had been "fortunate enough to work in all four corners of this great Union".

Daily Record · Oct 27, 2022

Braveheart’s Mel Gibson ‘helping to fuel calls for Scottish independence’ – MP

Conservative MP Giles Watling suggested a second referendum should not be allowed until 2039.

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022