Conservatives

Coronavirus UK: Northerners dub Andy Burnham the new ‘King in the North’ in social media memes

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Northerners are today crowning Andy Burnham the ‘King in the North’ after the Manchester Mayor challenged the Government’s coronavirus clampdown across England. Boris Johnson is today preparing to force Greater Manchester into a Tier Three lockdown despite a furious rebellion from local leaders and Tory ‘Red Wall’ MPs. Ministers have warned that the Government will … Read more

STEPHEN GLOVER: How ironic if the people who helped get Boris Johnson elected now turn against him

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Why did so many traditionally solid Labour seats in the North of England turn Tory in the December 2019 election? In the North-East and Yorkshire, the Conservatives won 14 constituencies from Labour, while in the North-West, including Manchester, they snatched 12 seats. This was a revolution. Hope was the reason. Hope of a better life. … Read more

Viewers comment on Boris Johnson’s ‘hair loss’ during announcement

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Eagle-eyed TV viewers claim Boris Johnson is ‘losing his hair’ after spotting several strands on the PM’s shoulders when he addressed the Commons today. The Prime Minister told MPs earlier today that ‘deaths are already rising’ and the ‘the weeks and months ahead will continue to be difficult and will test the mettle of this country’. … Read more

The bitter jealousies between the three ex-Bullingdon boys who ran Britain

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Tensions were running high between the three men sharing a cheese fondue at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January 2013.  United in leading the governing Tory Party and yet utterly divided by their ambition, Prime Minister David Cameron, Chancellor George Osborne and London Mayor Boris Johnson had exhibited their childlike rivalries at a … Read more

The bitter jealousies between the three ex-Bullingdon boys who ran Britain

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Tensions were running high between the three men sharing a cheese fondue at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January 2013.  United in leading the governing Tory Party and yet utterly divided by their ambition, Prime Minister David Cameron, Chancellor George Osborne and London Mayor Boris Johnson had exhibited their childlike rivalries at a … Read more

Protecting the economy is now more vital than curbing the pandemic, say nearly half of Tory voters

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Protecting the economy is now more vital than curbing the pandemic, say nearly half of Tory voters A poll showed a dramatic change in public opinion to the pandemic response   In April, 15% of Tories said PM should put the economy first – now risen to 40% Results mirror fears among rebel Tory MPs who … Read more

Protecting the economy is now more vital than curbing the pandemic, say nearly half of Tory voters

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Protecting the economy is now more vital than curbing the pandemic, say nearly half of Tory voters A poll showed a dramatic change in public opinion to the pandemic response   In April, 15% of Tories said PM should put the economy first – now risen to 40% Results mirror fears among rebel Tory MPs who … Read more

ZION LIGHTS, former Extinction Rebellion member, has doubts about Boris Johnson’s wind power plan

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Whatever his faults, no one can accuse Boris Johnson of a lack of enthusiasm when it comes to eye-catching projects and targets. ‘We believe that in 10 years’ time, offshore wind will be powering every home in the country, with our target rising from 30 gigawatts to 40 gigawatts,’ the Prime Minister cried to the … Read more