M Ps voted by 354 to seven to accept the report finding Boris Johnson misled the House of Commons over Partygate. The vote means Mr Johnson, ousted as Prime Minister by his own party less than a year ago, will not receive a pass to visit the parliamentary estate andContinue Reading
1687184154 Tory civil war set to escalate amid Partygate debate Rishi Sunak’s hopes of defusing a Tory civil war over the Privileges Committee report look set to be dashed today when a series of Conservative MPs will make clear their intention to back the 90-day suspension of Boris Johnson. TheContinue Reading
T he Metropolitan Police are looking into new alleged breaches of Covid rules by Conservative Party staffers and a Tory MP, the force confirmed on Monday. Detectives are assessing fresh evidence in relation to reported pandemic law breaking in 2020 and 2021. It is understood the cases relate to: –Continue Reading
A House of Commons watchdog has denied criticisms from a departing Conservative MP after an investigation by the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS) into allegations of sexual harassment and cocaine use. David Warburton resigned from his Somerton and Frome seat on Saturday, leaving Rishi Sunak facing another potentially damagingContinue Reading
S NP leader and First Minister Humza Yousaf has revealed his party would introduce a written constitution for Scotland if it secures independence. The proposed document, setting out the rights of citizens, would help a newly independent Scotland take on the challenges of the future, Mr Yousaf said. Speaking aheadContinue Reading
N icola Sturgeon said “I have done nothing wrong” as she returned home for the first time following her arrest last Sunday. She was questioned by police investigating the SNP’s finances for seven hours and was released without charge on June 11 pending further investigation. Returning to her Glasgow homeContinue Reading
T he case for Scottish independence has “never been more compelling” against a backdrop of a UK in chaos, the SNP’s depute leader has said. Keith Brown was speaking ahead of the SNP’s special convention on independence on Saturday June 24. Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf will join members inContinue Reading
F ootage has emerged appearing to show Tory Party staff dancing and joking about Covid restrictions during the height of the pandemic at a Christmas party. In the video, obtained by the Mirror, one attendee can be heard saying: “As long as we don’t stream that we’re, like, bending theContinue Reading
S crapping a planned anti-obesity policy banning two-for-one junk food deals would be “unforgivable”, health campaigners have warned, after the Government delayed the measure beyond the next election. TV doctor Chris van Tulleken branded suggestions the “light-touch” regulation would restrict consumer choice “ludicrous” following No 10’s announcement it had beenContinue Reading
T he Government will delay its planned ban on two-for-one junk food deals – a key anti-obesity measure – for another two years amid the ongoing cost of living crisis. Rishi Sunak will shelve the expected measure targeting multi-buy promotions on products high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) toContinue Reading
