The battle for Boris’s secret WhatsApps: Tory frustration as ex-PM ‘drags down party’ Tory MPs ‘seething’ over new row involving Johnson, as ex-PM cuts ties with government-appointed lawyers The Independent UK · May 24, 2023
The country stopped caring whether Boris Johnson broke the rules – thank goodness the civil service didn’t It might feel better to move on, but as long as we’re still living with the terrifying consequences of his reign, he still matters, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2023
Attack of ‘the Blob’: is the civil service working against the Tories? Boris Johnson was referred to the police last night over more allegations of potentially rule-breaking gatherings during Covid lockdowns. The Week · May 24, 2023
Clubland boss Richard Caring hits out at council red tape over planned revamp of Mark’s club Getting approval is “like giving birth to triplets,” he said Evening Standard · May 24, 2023
Rachel Johnson called out for contradiction in defence of her brother BORIS Johnson’s sister has been called out for her seemingly contradictory defence of her brother. The National (Scotland) · May 24, 2023
New Boris Johnson claims set to delay Partygate verdict as ex-PM ‘considers suing Cabinet Office’ Former PM accuses officials of ‘bizarre’ behaviour – but Partygate inquiry MPs will consider new evidence The Independent UK · May 24, 2023
Boris Johnson referred to police again over new possible breach of Covid rules It's been reported that the ministerial diary may reveal visits by friends to Chequers during lockdown Wales Online · May 23, 2023
Boris Johnson reported to police over new ‘potential lockdown breaches’ The Metropolitan Police said it was ‘currently assessing’ details it had received relating to incidents between June 2020 and May 2021. The Independent UK · May 23, 2023
Boris Johnson referred to police over new claims he broke lockdown rules Material has reportedly been passed to the police by the Cabinet Office Manchester Evening News · May 23, 2023
Boris Johnson is not the victim of a ‘stitch-up’ over new claims of Covid rule breaches, says No10 Mr Johnson has been reported to the police by the Cabinet Office over fresh claims that he may have broken Covid rules during the pandemic Evening Standard · May 23, 2023
Boris Johnson reported to police over NEW lockdown-breaking claims The Cabinet Office passed over its concerns relating to entries in the ex-PM's ministerial diary that showed friends visited his grace and favour house Chequers on several occasions between June 2020 and May 2021 Daily Mirror · May 23, 2023
Zelensky needs Sunak to push Ukraine’s allies to go further and faster over weapons and jets Britain’s willingness to step first unto the breach over military support has spurred wider Western action, writes Kim Sengupta. The Ukrainian president needs that now more than ever The Independent UK · May 15, 2023
Sunak vows to help Zelensky build ‘jets coalition’ – but without British warplanes Ukrainian president spoke to the PM about his desire for American F-16s used by other Nato members The Independent UK · May 15, 2023
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky meets British PM Rishi Sunak at Chequers Britain has greeted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with a promise of long-range attack drones on top of pledged cruise missiles. The New Daily · May 15, 2023
Evening Standard · May 15, 2023 OPINION - The Standard View: The next phase of the war will be critical – Britain must stand by Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky’s trip to Britain is about diplomacy — and hard power. Ahead of today’s meeting at Chequers, the Government confirmed it would send hundreds of long-range attack drones with a range of 125 miles to Ukraine. This follows an agreement to provide the country with Storm Shadow precision missiles,…
The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2023 Braverman urges Tories to avoid Trumpism, saying ‘events in US in recent years’ should be warning to conservatives – as it happened Home secretary makes speech to National Conservatism conference and warns against following path in US
Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2023 20 new UK restaurants given Michelin award for 'delicious but budget' food Restaurants in Belfast, London, Bristol, Bath and Manchester are among those to be awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand status, in a sign of their delicious but affordable meals
The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023 Why are MPs questioning the BBC chair on Boris Johnson’s finances? Questions over the ex-prime minister’s personal finances are set to come to the fore once again, writes Sean O’Grady
The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2023 Truss and Brexit have sunk Britain’s economy – and the right is in deep denial about both The global economy is hardly booming, but the UK is at the bottom of the pile of developed nations for two clear reasons, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle
The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2023 Friday briefing: Rishi Sunak’s plan to resurrect the Tory poll rating is underway – does he stand a chance? In today’s newsletter: Whether it’s ‘big speeches’ or shiny new investment packages, the signs are there that the prime minister is already on the campaign trail
The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2023 Nadhim Zahawi allows HMRC to share his tax information with inquiry Move comes as chief executive of HMRC increases pressure by saying there are ‘no penalties for innocent errors’
Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023 Rishi Sunak whisks Cabinet to 'hideaway' as ministers absent from morning TV AGAIN The Prime Minister's top team will today meet for an away day at his grace-and-favour country house, Chequers, in Buckinghamshire as pressure mounts over Nadhim Zahawi's tax penalty
The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023 Call for inquiry into Boris Johnson’s Chequers dinner with billionaire relative Exclusive: Cabinet secretary asked to examine whether ministerial code broken
The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023 Dinner with Boris Johnson was to ‘bat for the BBC’, says chairman Richard Sharp says his appointment done ‘by the book’, as he shares details of meal with then-PM
The National (Scotland) · Jan 21, 2023 BBC chair 'helped Boris Johnson secure £800,000 loan' BBC chairman Richard Sharp reportedly helped Boris Johnson secure a loan of £800,000 just weeks before he was recommended for the role by the…