May 10 date for state opening of Parliament The Queen’s speech will set out the Government’s programme for the coming year. The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022
Speaker urges Chief Whip to deal with shouting and barracking from Tory MPs The Commons Speaker said a ‘disproportionate’ amount of the heckling came from the Government benches during this week’s session. The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022
‘Not appropriate’ to raise Islamophobia concerns in Parliament, Speaker tells MP The Bradford East MP asked Boris Johnson why Mark Spencer had been appointed as Commons Leader Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2022
Speaker stops question on Mark Spencer’s promotion amid Islamophobia allegations Labour MP Imran Hussain spoke of allegations linked to the Commons Leader. The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022
Nottinghamshire MP given promotion in cabinet reshuffle It comes shortly after Mark Spencer was given a new role Nottingham Post · Feb 11, 2022
Spencer has to ‘keep my mouth shut’ while Islamophobia investigation continues Commons Leader Mark Spencer has been accused of suggesting an MP’s Muslim faith was partly to blame for her being sacked. The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022
Islamophobia probe into Boris Johnson ally handed to PM’s ethics adviser Union raises concern at promotion for Mark Spencer while he is subject of probe The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022
Met to review decision not to investigate quiz night party after photo emerges – as it happened Latest news: picture of Boris Johnson at event with prosecco emerges; PM plans to end all coronavirus restrictions in England in two weeks The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2022
Donor hits out at Johnson, saying leaders without ‘moral authority’ should go John Armitage called for Prime Minister Boris Johnson to display a sense of personal responsibility. The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022
Wednesday briefing: More trouble after mini-reshuffle Criticism over new role for Mark Spencer … Tory group pushes to derail green agenda … and Adele reigns supreme at the Brit awards The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2022
PM criticised for making Mark Spencer leader of the Commons Ex-chief whip alleged to have told former minister Nusrat Ghani her ‘Muslimness’ contributed to her sacking The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2022
Little evidence of a fresh start in Boris Johnson’s mini-reshuffle Analysis: PM’s overhaul promoting middle-aged white men perpetuates sense he values loyalty above all else The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2022
Thangam Debbonaire slams PM for appointing MP accused of 'grotesque racism' to top role MP Mark Spencer faces an ongoing investigation Bristol Post · Feb 8, 2022
Boris Johnson puts Tory facing racism probe in charge of MPs' standards rules Labour blasts "completely inappropriate" appointment of Mark Spencer as Commons Leader amid Nusrat Ghani Islamophobia investigation Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2022
Wales Online · Feb 8, 2022 Boris Johnson's reshuffle dubbed 'heshuffle' as loyal MPs promoted The changes include new faces in the whips’ office and Jacob Rees-Mogg in charge of maximizing the benefits of leaving the European Union
Manchester Evening News · Feb 8, 2022 Boris Johnson's Cabinet reshuffle - all the changes made as Jacob Rees-Mogg gets new Brexit role Boris Johnson has undertaken a mini shake-up as he attempts to secure his position in No 10
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022 Don’t pre-empt Islamophobia claims probe linked to Commons Leader, says No 10 Downing Street said an investigation into a former minister’s claims she was sacked because of concerns about her ‘Muslimness’ is ongoing.
Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2022 Boris Johnson's reshuffle in full as Jacob Rees-Mogg in charge of 'Brexit opportunities' Boris Johnson's Cabinet reshuffle after Partygate has seen a clearout of the whips' office, Jacob Rees-Mogg put in charge of 'Brexit opportunities' with a £35,825 pay rise and the 11th housing minister in 12 years. Meet them all here...
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022 Tory MP under investigation for Islamophobia given role overseeing complaints Mark Spencer given Commons leader job despite Cabinet inquiry into his alleged behaviour
Wales Online · Feb 8, 2022 Cabinet reshuffle: Full list of changes as Boris Johnson shakes up his team PM promised to bring about a culture change in Downing Street following Sue Gray's highly critical report into lockdown parties
Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2022 Boris Johnson reshuffle: Football referee Chris Heaton-Harris announced as Chief Whip in Government reset PM has carried out a limited reshuffle as he seeks to secure his position in No 10 in the face of the partygate row and mounting Tory discontent
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022 Johnson reshuffles ministers as he refuses to apologise for Starmer ‘slur’ Chris Heaton-Harris is the new Chief Whip as Mark Spencer moved sideways to become Leader of the House.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2022 Rees-Mogg becomes minister for Brexit opportunities in Boris Johnson reshuffle Chris Heaton-Harris takes over as chief whip in shake-up as PM seeks to reassure mutinous Tories
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022 Anger over Boris Johnson’s reshuffle promotion for chief whip in Islamophobia row Jacob Rees-Mogg’s move to minister for Brexit opportunities branded ‘surreal’ after he said it could take 50 years for benefits to become apparent
The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2022 Chris Heaton-Harris is new chief whip and Jacob Rees-Mogg minister for Brexit opportunities – reshuffle as it happened Limited government reshuffle sees big changes in whips’ office as former chief whip Mark Spencer moves to leader of Commons