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Boris Johnson described Theresa May as a ‘giant yucca tree under whose shade everything dies’

Exclusive: Sir Conor Burns, one of Boris Johnson’s closest aides, lays bare the former prime minister’s dim view of his predecessor in new book marking 10 years since the Brexit referendum

The Independent UK · Jun 4

Gibraltar to remain British as UK and EU hail post-Brexit treaty

A draft treaty published on Thursday would remove all checks for people and goods crossing the Spain-Gibraltar land border.

Evening Standard · Feb 26

Attack on maternity hospital must be ‘turning point’ in Sudan conflict – Dodds

The UK has called an emergency UN Security Council session on Sudan for later on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025

By order of the Squeaky Blinders: Tory MP shares fears of rats ‘size of cats’ in Birmingham

A Tory MP has shared fears of rats appearing Birmingham that are "the size of cats" — rodents she dubbed the "Squeaky Blinders" — as a result of the city’s bin strikes.

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025

Rats known as ‘Squeaky Blinders’ not welcome beyond Birmingham border, says MP

‘Let’s be quite certain, the Squeaky Blinders are definitely not welcome,’ Wendy Morton said.

Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025

Dodds: UK opposes any moves to force Palestinians to leave Gaza

President Donald Trump had suggested the US could take ownership of the war-torn territory.

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025

Russia would need 100 years to conquer Ukraine at current rate, says David Lammy

The Foreign Secretary made the remarks as he updated MPs about the new 100-year partnership deal between the UK and Ukraine.

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2025

Time to look at ‘alternatives’ to countryside solar, Tory former minister urges

The New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill was introduced to the Commons by the Liberal Democrats.

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025

Starmer: Diplomatic contact with Syria needed so ‘what comes next is better’

UK officials met with HTS leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly known as Mohammed al-Golani, in Damascus earlier this week.

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2024

British contact with banned Syrian rebel group risks legitimising them – Tories

Conservative shadow minister Wendy Morton told MPs British officials meeting with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) could help it solidify its position.

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2024