Priti Patel allies mount fightback after slew of bullying allegations

Priti Patel allies mount fightback after slew of bullying allegations saying Home Secretary has ‘never crossed a line’ on treatment of colleagues Home Secretary Priti Patel has been facing a slew of bullying allegations  Allies of the minister insist she has ‘never crossed a line’ despite pressure Ms Patel denies all the claims against her, … Read more

The four rows that could sink EU deal: Fishing rights, Euro courts, goods and trade deal legalities

The FOUR rows that could sink EU trade deal: Britain and the EU warn of ‘serious’ and ‘significant’ differences that could sink post-Brexit negotiations Chief negotiator David Frost is in Brussels for the first round of EU negotiations He and Michel Barnier have warned of ‘serious’ and ‘significant’ differences  Both sides have agreed to try … Read more

Supermarkets prepare for FOOD RIOTS over coronavirus

British supermarkets will be preparing for food riots if panic buying becomes widespread in the worst-cast scenario of a coronavirus pandemic, a retail expert has said.  Former Tesco supply chain director Bruno Monteyne said a major outbreak of the virus would result in ‘panic buying, empty shelves and food riots’ but that at this stage … Read more

PM’s Northern Ireland bridge could be a TUNNEL, says Scottish Secretary Alister Jack

Boris Johnson’s planned bridge to Northern Ireland could end up being a tunnel, the Scottish Secretary said today. Alister Jack said the PM agreed with him that an underground link could be cheaper and avoid problems such as the huge Second World War munitions dump in the Irish Sea.  Mr Johnson has previously extolled the … Read more

Government and NHS launch hand-washing campaign to stop coronavirus

The UK Government and the NHS have launched a hard-hitting advertising campaign urging the public to wash their hands to stop the coronavirus. Ominous, dark images of stains on a door handle under ultraviolet light warn people the virus can survive on some surfaces for hours, remaining contagious. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his ministers … Read more

Boris Johnson claims he couldn’t visit flood areas because he would hamper emergency services

Boris Johnson defends his decision not to visit flood areas for 19 days claiming he would hamper emergency services after Phillip Schofield mocks him: ‘People thought you’d put yourself into self-isolation’ This Morning presenter made quarantine quip while talking to Prime Minister   Comes amid criticism aimed at Boris Johnson for not visiting flood victims  The … Read more

‘Boris Johnson begrudgingly admits he will change his new baby’s nappy

Boris Johnson begrudgingly admits he’s ‘not very good’ at changing nappies… but says he ‘obviously will’ make the effort for his new child with Carrie Symonds Boris Johnson says he is ‘excited’ over birth of new child with Carrie Symonds  He admitted on the This Morning sofa that he will help change baby’s nappies As … Read more

‘I’ll stick with Prit’: Boris Johnson doubles down on his backing for beleaguered Home Secretary

‘I’ll stick with Prit’: Boris Johnson doubles down on his backing for beleaguered Home Secretary in This Morning interview but reveals he has made it clear to the Cabinet ‘I don’t like bullying’ Prime Minister said the under-pressure minister was doing an ‘outstanding job’  His most senior female minister facing increasing pressure to step down  … Read more

‘Aggressive’ Priti Patel ‘threw briefing folder at official’s face’

Priti Patel is facing fresh pressure over bullying allegations today despite Boris Johnson vowing to ‘stick by’ her – with a claim she threw a folder at an official during a row. The Prime Minister told MPs he had full confidence in the embattled Home Secretary despite launching a Cabinet Office inquiry this week into … Read more