Boris Johnson is set to reclaim powers to trigger an early election – amid swirling rumours that he will turn the screw on crisis-hit Labour by calling a vote in 2023. The PM has not had full control over the timing of an election for a decade, since the Cameron-Clegg Coalition passed the Fixed-term Parliaments … Read more
Boris Johnson paves way for an early general election in 2023 to turn the screw on Labour: PM will reclaim powers to go to the country early as Queen’s Speech looks toward axing of Fixed-term Parliaments Act Queen’s Speech tomorrow will include moves to axe Fixed-term Parliaments Act The legislation means that elections should usually … Read more
BBC presenter Samira Ahmed says she is ‘haunted’ by fear that corporation’s coverage boosted Nigel Farage and Ukip Ms Ahmed’s comments prompted a discussion with her bosses at the BBC who have previously warned staff over making partial comments on politics She had been interviewing Ian Hislop for her own non-BBC podcast Ms Ahmed said … Read more
Jacob Rees-GROG! Commons leader urges Britons to ‘save our pubs’ by heading to down to local beer gardens for al fresco food and drink Jacob Rees-Mogg said Britons have a duty to buy alcohol, soft drinks and food Commons Leader suggested MPs ‘lead by example’ in supporting hospitality His rallying cry came just days after the coronavirus … Read more
MPs’ summer holidays could be two weeks longer so refurbishment team can repair the Palace of Westminster Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg is responsible for tabling motions It is unlikely Government will be won over by the idea to extend summer holiday More time is needed for refurbishment team to carry out repairs on building By … Read more
A year ago today, the full impact of the coronavirus pandemic had yet to fully hit home with Britons. While more than 3,000 had died in China by March 12, 2020, there had been just ten deaths in the UK. Blissfully unaware of the scale of the carnage to come, tens of thousands flocked to … Read more
Lockdown seems to have lasted a lifetime, and the days of packing into a pub, train carriage, shop or theatre seem but a distant memory. Yet it was only a year ago that coronavirus really began to register on the public’s radar as deaths reached double figures. On March 12, 2020, there had only been … Read more
Jacob Rees-Mogg has launched a staunch defence of the Queen and denied that Harry and Meghan’s dramatic interview has damaged the monarchy. The Commons leader waded into the row over the bombshell move from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, insisting ‘sensible’ people still support the Royal Family regardless of what ‘chat show hosts in … Read more
Boris Johnson is ‘bailing out’ Nicola Sturgeon‘s stuttering vaccination programme in Scotland by deploying more military personnel to speed it up, a minister said today. Jacob Rees-Mogg made the claim as he batted away SNP demands for more money for Scotland, to be used by politicians there. British Army medics began helping administer jabs in the country … Read more
By SOPHIE LAW FOR MAILONLINE Attorney General Suella Braverman, the daughter of immigrant parents who built a new life in Britain, enjoyed a meteoric rise to the Cabinet at the age of just 39. Her elevation to Cabinet level as the Prime minister’s most senior legal advisor was a surprise choice to replace Geoffrey Cox … Read more