Crispin Blunt’s drug policy group that sought to reclassify magic mushrooms and cannabis owes thousands of pounds to the taxpayer after closing down. The former justice minister, who lost the Conservative whip on his arrest for suspected rape last year, launched the Conservative Drug Policy Reform Group (CDPRG). But itContinue Reading
Dan Evans refused to retire at the US Open despite illness and a hip injury and insisted: “I don’t give a f*** if the scores says 6-0 6-0.” The British No 5 played the longest match in US Open history in the first round. And that gruelling affair caught upContinue Reading
McLaren have launched an investigation after Oscar Piastri overtook team-mate Lando Norris on the first lap of the Italian Grand Prix with a move that has been labelled “aggressive”. The drivers both started the race from the front row after impressive displays in qualifying, but missed out on victory toContinue Reading
One of Sir Keir Starmer’s most senior ministers has denied that his government is “attacking the hospitality industry” with plans to ban smoking in pub beer gardens. But in the Sunday morning broadcast round, Commons leader Lucy Powell appeared to double down on Labour’s plans to end smoking warning thatContinue Reading
Max Verstappen fired some strong comments towards his Red Bull team after a dismal weekend for the reigning champions at Monza. The Dutchman lost another chunk of points to Lando Norris following a P6 finish. MORE TO FOLLOW We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video onContinue Reading
Sir Ian McKellen has said he is taking the rest of the year off from acting after he sustained wrist and neck injuries in a dramatic fall while performing onstage. The two-time Oscar nominee, 85, lost his footing during a play’s fight scene in June at the Noel Coward TheatreContinue Reading
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Richard Hammond has opened up about how his injuries from hisTop Gear car crash stillContinue Reading
From Sunday thousands across England and Scotland will be eligible to get a vaccine to protect them from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) as the government rolls out a national programme ahead of winter. The vaccine will be available to those over 75 and pregnant women over 28 weeks to helpContinue Reading
Reform UK’s ruthless pursuit of putting Nigel Farage into Downing Street by 2029 has seen them already move on from their “contract with the people” at the general election just two months ago, the party’s new chairman has admitted. Businessman Zia Yusuf was brought in by Farage to reorganise ReformContinue Reading
Rishi Sunak is set to defy the record electoral humiliation he inflicted on his party and give a final keynote speech at his party’s conference in October. The former prime minister has been criticised for “letting Labour get away with murder” over the summer with an extended absence from theContinue Reading
