Theresa May leads fight to reinstate Remainer rebels as she emerges as the leading critic of Boris Johnson’s ‘brutal’ decision to purge 21 Tories Former Prime Minister Theresa May is leading criticism against her successor Mrs May is in staunch opposition of the PM’s decision to axe 21 remainer rebels …
Read More »Almost half back Johnson on early election and most want no deal rather than Corbyn, poll shows
brexit countdown_bgCreated with Sketch. The British public are utterly frustrated with politicians, a poll for the Daily Mail has found. Three-quarters of those questioned said the political class had failed to function effectively and were not serving the interests of the country. The survey found that almost half want an …
Read More »Boris Johnson could go to prison if he refuses to delay Brexit, Lord MacDonald says
brexit countdown_bgCreated with Sketch. Boris Johnson could go to prison if he refuses to delay Brexit, the former Director of Public Prosecutions has said. Lord MacDonald, 66, said today that should Johnson decide to ignore a bill which prevents a No Deal exit he could face prosecution. This is because, …
Read More »Boris Johnson’s girlfriend Carrie Symonds arrives at Aberdeen Airport
Carrie Symonds arrives at Aberdeen Airport today ahead of her visit to meet the Queen Carrie Symonds stepped off a British Airways flight in Aberdeen this afternoon as she meets the Queen for the first time while accompanying her boyfriend Boris Johnson to Balmoral. The 31-year-old former Tory spin doctor will …
Read More »Remainer ‘surrender Bill’ clears first hurdle
Boris Johnson was tonight running out of road in his bid to deliver Brexit by Halloween after legislation to rule out No Deal was passed by MPs – and he faces being blocked from holding a snap election. Having endured a torrid day including struggling in his first PMQs, Mr …
Read More »Boris Johnson’s bid for snap election is CRUSHED
Jeremy Corbyn denied voters the chance to decide the future of Brexit last night after ordering his MPs to block Boris Johnson’s call for a snap election. A visibly frustrated PM ridiculed the stance taken by Corbyn – who did not even bother to be present for the declaration of …
Read More »Royal Mail worker who died at Quedgeley delivery office named as statement released
Royal Mail has released a statement after the death of an employee at its Quedgeley delivery office. The worker has been named as Iain Appleby. He was 53. A Royal Mail spokesperson said: “Iain was a much valued member of the local team and our thoughts are with his family …
Read More »Iran tanker seizure: Ex-admirals join criticism of Royal Navy cuts
Former heads of the navy and politicians are today joining a chorus of criticism of the state of the Royal Navy – warning Britain’s fleet no longer has the power to protect British interests, following the seizure by Iran of a British-flagged oil tanker. Former First Sea Lord, Admiral Lord …
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