Did Michel Barnier infect PM? The EU’s Brexit negotiator could be Downing Street’s ‘Patient Zero’

Could this be the ultimate revenge for Brexit? The coronavrius that has laid Boris Johnson low may have passed into Westminster’s inner circle via the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier, according to one theory. The Mail on Sunday has traced connections between those known to have the virus in an attempt to identify Downing … Read more

For centuries, the Speaker was impartial but puffed-up with self-importance Bercow tore up the rules

A scathing new biography of John Bercow reveals the hypocrisy of the former Speaker for claiming to be a champion of diversity when, in fact, he was at the centre of numerous allegations of bullying women.  Here, in the final part of our serialisation, we tell how he tried to salvage his legacy by sabotaging … Read more

SIMON WALTERS: Boris Johnson had to get real about coronavirus despite loathing the nanny state 

At long last, Boris Johnson has finally made the nation sit up and pay attention by ordering the closure of pubs, restaurants and cafes. It is Johnson’s genius for acting as the voice of the nation that enabled him to mobilise millions of Britons of all ages and accents, achieve the seemingly impossible and ‘get … Read more

Tory backbenchers plan rebellion against Boris Johnson’s plans

Tory backbenchers plan rebellion against Boris Johnson’s plans for emergency laws to fight coronavirus Boris Johnson is trying to get emergency powers legislation through parliament Tory rebels are unhappy that these powers could last as long as two years David Davis MP plans to table an amendment limiting those powers to one year Coronavirus symptoms: what … Read more

Michel Barnier tests positive for coronavirus 

Michel Barnier tests positive for coronavirus: EU Brexit negotiator, 69, says ‘I’m fine, morale is good’ as he reveals he’s infected Michel Barnier said today he had tested positive for the coronavirus on Thursday  The Frenchman said he was ‘following the necessary instructions’ with his staff The 69-year-old becomes the highest-profile EU official to be … Read more

Michel Barnier tests positive for coronavirus 

Michel Barnier tests positive for coronavirus: EU Brexit negotiator says ‘I’m fine, morale is good’ as he reveals he’s infected Michel Barnier said today he had tested positive for the coronavirus on Thursday  The Frenchman said he was ‘following the necessary instructions’ with his staff The 69-year-old becomes the highest-profile EU official to be infected … Read more

Suffolk toddler is one of the first to receive new blue British passport

Passport office begins issuing travel documents with blue cover as remaining stock of EU versions run out Willow-Rose Hugman’s passport arrived days after her sister got a burgundy one Their mother Danielle, from Lowerstock, Suffolk, says new design looks ‘smarter’ Home Office announced the change of colour in December 2017  By Luke May For Mailonline … Read more

Downing Street insists coronavirus will not derail Brexit trade talks

Downing Street insists coronavirus will not derail trade talks with the EU and vows Boris Johnson will not extend the Brexit transition period beyond 2020 Trade talks between EU/UK were supposed to take place in London next week That face-to-face meeting has been cancelled but there could be video talks   Growing speculation coronavirus could force … Read more

UK and the EU CANCEL post-Brexit trade talks ‘over coronavirus fears’ as pandemic sweeps Europe

UK and the EU CANCEL post-Brexit trade talks due to take place in London next week and could instead chat via videolink ‘over coronavirus fears’ as pandemic sweeps Europe Second round of talks due to take place in London from March 18 – 20  Both sides ‘jointly decided’ to change the plan because of pandemic … Read more