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www.independent.co.uk
2 days ago
Europe politics

Labour's Angela Rayner calls Rishi Sunak a pint-size loser' in Tory election dig

Labour's Angela Rayner calls Rishi Sunak 'pint-sized loser' and claims Boris Johnson as Conservative Party's biggest election winner. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
Europe politics

Top playwright blames Boris and Trump for madness' in modern politics

Playwright James Graham criticizes Boris Johnson and Donald Trump for their handling of politics
Graham believes the UK needs new leadership and a reset in order to move forward [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Europe politics

Lying F***ing Public Schoolboy': Rock Icon Rod Stewart Rips Boris Johnson, Backs Labour

Rod Stewart criticizes Boris Johnson and expresses support for Keir Starmer in the upcoming general election.
Stewart cites Johnson as a 'lying public schoolboy' and expresses disillusionment with the Conservative Party's leadership. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Watch live: Sunak faces Starmer at PMQs as election tipped for October

Downing Street is planning a general election for October, rather than November, to avoid clashing with the US presidential election.
Rishi Sunak had previously ruled out a vote in the spring and indicated that he would prefer an election in the second half of 2024. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Rishi Sunak unable to confirm when Rwanda flights will take off after policy win

Rishi Sunak did not guarantee a flight to Rwanda before the general election.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson emphasized the urgency in addressing the problem. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Europe politics

Boris Johnson: Tories doing far worse in the polls than when I was leader

Boris Johnson warns Tories are in a worse position than when he was leader, facing potential election defeat
Rishi Sunak's popularity falls to record low [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Europe news

Did Boris Johnson really sabotage peace talks between Russia and Ukraine? The reality is more complicated | Emma Ashford

The war in Ukraine's early days was characterized by critical moments like Russia's failure at Hostomel, and peace negotiations in spring 2022 were complex, involving territorial issues and security guarantees. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Putin warns if US sends troops to Ukraine this will 'bring humanity to the brink of a global conflict'

Putin warns against US troops in Ukraine
Accuses Boris Johnson of sabotaging peace deal [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Kremlin claims Boris Johnson 'banned Kyiv' to sign a 'peace agreement' with Russia

The Kremlin claims that former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson banned Kyiv from signing a peace agreement with Russia
Johnson denies the claims and calls them Russian propaganda [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Kremlin claims Boris Johnson 'banned Kyiv' to sign a 'peace agreement' with Russia

The Kremlin claims that former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson banned Kyiv from signing a peace agreement with Russia
Johnson denies the claims and calls them Russian propaganda [ more ]
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BBC News
1 week ago
Europe politics

Boris Johnson broke rules in Venezuela talks, government advisers say

Boris Johnson breached government rules by being evasive about his meeting with Venezuelan President Maduro, failing to clarify his relationship with a hedge fund. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Europe politics

Boris Johnson refused to be open' with watchdog about hedge fund role

Boris Johnson evasive on relationship with hedge fund. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Europe politics

Boris Johnson did not consult watchdog over paid role with hedge fund

Boris Johnson did not seek advice from the post-ministerial jobs watchdog before taking a consulting role with a hedge fund.
Acoba's advice typically includes restrictions on lobbying and contact with the UK government for former ministers. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Boris Johnson's secret Venezuela trip paid for by hedge fund'

Secret trip funded by hedge fund with vested interest
Emphasis on promoting democracy in Venezuela [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK news

Liz Truss book: Key revelations from the ex-PM's 49 days in No10

Liz Truss's new book, 'Ten Years to Save the West,' unveils jaw-dropping tales of her brief time as Prime Minister, including dealing with Queen's death and interactions with Boris Johnson. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Ex-Boris Johnson aide says diverse cabinet is not racism get out of jail free card'

Accusation of using diverse cabinet as shield against racism allegations
Criticism of Rishi Sunak's handling of racism row [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Rishi Sunak compares himself to Timothee Chalamet in comedic speech

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak entertained the crowd at the BFI Chairman's Dinner with jokes and comparisons to Hollywood actors.
Sunak took a swipe at Boris Johnson and expressed interest in playing the next James Bond. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Sunak faces backlash for PMQs transgender joke' as Brianna Ghey's mother watches on

Rishi Sunak faced backlash for making a transgender joke during Prime Minister's Questions
Prime Minister Boris Johnson accused Sir Keir Starmer of breaking promises made during his election campaign [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Covid inquiry live - Sturgeon to give evidence after calling Boris a f****** clown'

Nicola Sturgeon is scheduled to give evidence at the official Covid inquiry in Edinburgh.
Several figures in Sturgeon's government have faced questions about deleted WhatsApp messages during the pandemic. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Humza Yousaf announces probe into Scottish government's WhatsApp use

Humza Yousaf will launch a review into the use of mobile messaging apps by the Scottish government following scrutiny into private message exchanges during the pandemic.
Nicola Sturgeon came under fire for erasing all messages sent and received during the pandemic, but argued it was in line with government policy. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Polish fighter jets scramble as Russian forces fire hypersonic missiles

Russian forces attacked Ukrainian energy facilities using hypersonic missiles.
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson advocates for Ukraine's admission to NATO and increased military aid. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Europe politics

Boris Johnson withdrew from Tucker Carlson debate after Navalny death

Boris Johnson withdrew from a debate with Tucker Carlson after the death of Alexei Navalny.
Tucker Carlson claimed Johnson demanded $1m for the interview, which was disputed by Johnson's camp. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
Europe news

Boris Johnson attacks Tucker Carlson over Putin interview: Hitler playbook'

Boris Johnson criticizes Tucker Carlson's interview with Putin, calling it reminiscent of Hitler's playbook.
Johnson accuses Carlson of betraying viewers and listeners by not challenging Putin on his actions. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Europe politics

Russian President Vladimir Putin Blames Boris Johnson For Derailing Ukraine Peace Deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin blames Boris Johnson for derailing a peace agreement with Ukraine in 2022.
Johnson's visit to Kyiv in 2022 is seen as a turning point in the peace talks. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
Europe news

Putin repeats nonsense' claim Boris Johnson sank efforts to end Ukraine invasion

Vladimir Putin accuses Boris Johnson of tanking peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
Johnson denies the claims, calling them nonsense and propaganda. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

Boris Johnson calls Rishi Sunak's smoking ban absolutely nuts'

Boris Johnson criticizes Rishi Sunak's smoking ban as 'absolutely nuts' at an event in Canada.
The proposed smoking ban by Sunak would gradually increase the legal age to buy tobacco products, facing criticism from within the Conservative party. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Europe politics

Weak, useless, rich idiot': New poll condemns Rishi Sunak ahead of upcoming election

Rishi Sunak faces setbacks as voters view him negatively
Tory supporters prefer Boris Johnson over Rishi Sunak [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Europe politics

Tories fear losing half their seats in May local polls as pre-election budget flops

Senior Tories face potential losses in upcoming local elections following a decline in popularity since the vaccine bounce.
Rishi Sunak's allies view forthcoming elections as a critical period for Boris Johnson's leadership before the general election. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Europe politics

Bring back Boris Johnson, Kwasi Kwarteng tells Rishi Sunak

Former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng urges Rishi Sunak to bring back Boris Johnson to help the Conservative party in the face of potential electoral wipeout.
Kwarteng criticizes Sunak's outreach with backbench Tory MPs who are considering quitting, and calls for a change in order for the party to have a chance of winning. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
Europe politics

Rishi Sunak admits still talking to Boris Johnson as he refuses to rule out comeback

Rishi Sunak still speaks to Boris Johnson and did not rule out bringing him back into the fold. Sunak said they worked well together before their differences led to Johnson's resignation. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
Europe politics

Boris Johnson attacks Sunak's new Brexit deal with DUP

Boris Johnson criticizes Rishi Sunak's Brexit deal with the DUP, warning that it could tie the UK to EU rules on trade of goods.
Johnson and some right-wing Tory rebels claim the new agreement could limit Britain's ability to diverge from EU regulations. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Boris Johnson largely absent' early in Covid crisis, Welsh leader tells inquiry

Mark Drakeford criticizes UK government's Covid handling.
Drakeford admits Welsh administration's delayed response. [ more ]
BBC News
2 months ago
UK politics

SNP: Public used to Tories betting on lives of others

Stephen Flynn criticizes former Prime Ministers Johnson and Truss
SNP calls on Sunak to apologize for bet with Piers Morgan [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
UK politics

PM refuses to comment on future of asylum centre

The Prime Minister has refused to reveal whether a temporary asylum processing centre in Kent will be made permanent.
Rishi Sunak visited Border Force officials at Gatwick Airport after his Rwanda bill passed a crucial Commons vote, despite criticism from 60 Conservative MPs. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
UK politics

Sunak: Rwanda win shows Tories 'completely united'

The Prime Minister claimed his party was 'completely united' in supporting the Rwanda bill and stopping boats.
Rishi Sunak defended his plan, saying it was working and enabled him to cut taxes. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
UK politics

Sunak challenged on making UK a 'sadder place'

Keir Starmer questions Boris Johnson's ability to convince his own MPs and the public to support his policies.
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clash over the Rwanda plan during Prime Minister's Questions. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Labour will fight fire with fire' in general election as vote talk heats up

Keir Starmer plans to fight Conservative attacks aggressively in what is expected to be a long and intense general election campaign.
Both Labour and the Conservatives are sharpening their attacks on each other in anticipation of the upcoming election. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
Europe news

Boris Johnson was prepared to debate Tucker Carlson for $1million

Boris Johnson and Tucker Carlson embroiled in a war of words over interview claims and accusations. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Europe politics

Tucker Carlson Claims Boris Johnson Tried To Shake Him Down A Million Dollars' for an Interview

Boris Johnson demanded a million dollars for an interview with Tucker Carlson following a denouncement by Johnson.
Johnson's team insisted on the payment before discussing Ukraine, which Carlson found to be a 'sleazier' move compared to Putin. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
Europe politics

Boris Johnson would bring back half of lost Tory votes' lost under Sunak, poll finds

Boris Johnson leads as most popular choice over Rishi Sunak among Conservative voters.
Concerns raised within the Conservative party for Rishi Sunak's leadership direction. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Europe politics

Bring back Boris voices are growing louder but will a desperate Sunak listen?

Conservatives face byelection defeats and calls for Boris Johnson to return
The prospect of Johnson's return has lingered since his departure speech [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
Europe politics

Sunak refuses to rule out bringing back Boris and calls leadership plots minuscule'

Rishi Sunak did not rule out the possibility of bringing Boris Johnson back into the cabinet.
Sunak downplayed the plots against his leadership, calling them minuscule. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

F***ing Clown': Covid WhatsApps Expose Nicola Sturgeon's Blistering Take On Boris Johnson

Nicola Sturgeon criticized Boris Johnson as a 'fucking clown' in WhatsApp messages during the pandemic.
Sturgeon and her team discussed leveraging the Covid crisis to push the Scottish independence agenda. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Nicola Sturgeon called Boris Johnson a f***ing clown', Covid WhatsApps reveal

Nicola Sturgeon called Boris Johnson a 'f***ing clown' during the second Covid lockdown.
WhatsApp messages reveal Ms. Sturgeon's disdain for the then-prime minister and her discussions about political implications of pandemic policies. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Rishi Sunak now more unpopular than Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn

Rishi Sunak's approval rating is lower than both Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn at the height of their unpopularity.
At least 29 Conservative MPs have submitted letters of no confidence against Rishi Sunak. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
US Elections

Boris Johnson says Trump presidency could be big win for the world'

Boris Johnson supports a second Donald Trump presidency, saying it could be a win for the world and mocking the concerns about his potential re-election.
Johnson claims that Trump's unpredictability is a major deterrent to the enemies of the West, and he does not believe Trump should be debarred from holding office again. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
US Elections

Boris Johnson says Trump presidency could be big win for the world'

Boris Johnson supports a second Donald Trump presidency, saying it could be a win for the world and mocking the concerns about his potential re-election.
Johnson claims that Trump's unpredictability is a major deterrent to the enemies of the West, and he does not believe Trump should be debarred from holding office again. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Boris Johnson says Trump presidency could be big win for the world'

Boris Johnson supports a second Donald Trump presidency, saying it could be a win for the world and mocking the concerns about his potential re-election.
Johnson claims that Trump's unpredictability is a major deterrent to the enemies of the West, and he does not believe Trump should be debarred from holding office again. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Boris Johnson ally claims Sunak hit by at least 29' no-confidence letters

At least 29 Conservative MPs have submitted letters of no-confidence against Rishi Sunak, according to a leading Boris Johnson supporter.
There is frustration among right-wing Tories over the Rwanda bill and poor polling, leading to calls for a leadership change. [ more ]
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www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Tory mayoral candidate Susan Hall denies she is pursuing a doughnut strategy'

Conservative London mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey is adopting a different campaign strategy from Boris Johnson in 2008.
Bailey is attempting to appeal to voters across London, rather than mainly focusing on the suburbs. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Tory mayoral candidate Susan Hall denies she is pursuing a doughnut strategy'

Conservative London mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey is adopting a different campaign strategy from Boris Johnson in 2008.
Bailey is attempting to appeal to voters across London, rather than mainly focusing on the suburbs. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
London

Brexit dragging down London economy, say capital's mayor

UK Prime Minister wants a new settlement with the EU
Brexit has cost London's economy 30 billion [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

'Boris buses' slammed for poor green credentials to be used on Sadiq Khan's Superloop route

Sadiq Khan's Superloop route will use buses that he previously rejected for their lack of green credentials.
The buses being used, known as the New Routemasters, were bought by Boris Johnson and are part of the clean air initiative. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

'Boris buses' slammed for poor green credentials to be used on Sadiq Khan's Superloop route

Sadiq Khan's Superloop route will use buses that he previously rejected for their lack of green credentials.
The buses being used, known as the New Routemasters, were bought by Boris Johnson and are part of the clean air initiative. [ more ]
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London politics
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London politics

Tory mayoral candidate Susan Hall denies she is pursuing a doughnut strategy'

Conservative London mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey is adopting a different campaign strategy from Boris Johnson in 2008.
Bailey is attempting to appeal to voters across London, rather than mainly focusing on the suburbs. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London politics

'Boris buses' slammed for poor green credentials to be used on Sadiq Khan's Superloop route

Sadiq Khan's Superloop route will use buses that he previously rejected for their lack of green credentials.
The buses being used, known as the New Routemasters, were bought by Boris Johnson and are part of the clean air initiative. [ more ]
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www.mediaite.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

LBC Host Rips Rishi Sunak For Betting It All On Boris Johnson's Rwanda Brain Fart'

LBC host James O'Brien criticizes Boris Johnson's Rwanda idea, calling it a passing brain fart that has caused damage to the Conservative Party.
O'Brien questions how much of the blame should be placed on Chancellor Rishi Sunak for pushing the Rwanda bill as a way to appease the prime minister. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Right-wing Tory rebels threaten to bring Sunak's Rwanda bill down

Boris Johnson is supporting right-wing Conservative MPs to sabotage Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill.
Tory hardliners are threatening to vote against the government and hand Sunak a humiliating defeat if the legislation is not toughened up. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

Kremlin claims Boris Johnson 'banned Kyiv' to sign a 'peace agreement' with Russia

The Kremlin claims that former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson banned Kyiv from signing a peace agreement with Russia
Johnson denies the claims and calls them Russian propaganda [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Studio guest chair bolted to floor after Boris Johnson tried to dodge cameras

The guest chair in an LBC studio was bolted to the floor after Boris Johnson tried to avoid cameras during difficult interviews.
Journalist Nick Ferrari revealed that the chair was bolted down after Johnson repeatedly drifted off camera during interviews. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Europe politics

Studio guest chair bolted to floor after Boris Johnson tried to dodge cameras

The guest chair in an LBC studio was bolted to the floor after Boris Johnson tried to avoid cameras during difficult interviews.
Journalist Nick Ferrari revealed that the chair was bolted down after Johnson repeatedly drifted off camera during interviews. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Europe politics

Studio guest chair bolted to floor after Boris Johnson tried to dodge cameras

The guest chair in an LBC studio was bolted to the floor after Boris Johnson tried to avoid cameras during difficult interviews.
Journalist Nick Ferrari revealed that the chair was bolted down after Johnson repeatedly drifted off camera during interviews. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Boris Johnson tells Sunak to get on' with slow nuclear power build

Boris Johnson is pressuring Rishi Sunak to speed up nuclear power development in the UK.
Crucial government deadlines for nuclear energy output have been missed under Johnson and Sunak's leadership. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Europe politics

Boris Johnson tells Sunak to get on' with slow nuclear power build

Boris Johnson is pressuring Rishi Sunak to speed up nuclear power development in the UK.
Crucial government deadlines for nuclear energy output have been missed under Johnson and Sunak's leadership. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Europe politics

Boris Johnson tells Sunak to get on' with slow nuclear power build

Boris Johnson is pressuring Rishi Sunak to speed up nuclear power development in the UK.
Crucial government deadlines for nuclear energy output have been missed under Johnson and Sunak's leadership. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Boris Johnson: Tories doing far worse in the polls than when I was leader

Boris Johnson warns Tories are in a worse position than when he was leader, facing potential election defeat
Rishi Sunak's popularity falls to record low [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Europe politics

Boris Johnson: Tories doing far worse in the polls than when I was leader

Boris Johnson warns Tories are in a worse position than when he was leader, facing potential election defeat
Rishi Sunak's popularity falls to record low [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Rishi Sunak now as unpopular as Boris Johnson when he quit, poll reveals

Rishi Sunak's popularity has hit a record low, with an approval rating of -49.
Sunak is now as unpopular as Boris Johnson was before he was forced out of Downing Street. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Europe politics

The Covid inquiry is the least of Sunak's worries: next he has to face his own MPs | Katy Balls

Rishi Sunak's appearance at the Covid inquiry was not as significant as anticipated.
Sunak's focus on policy details and defense of Boris Johnson helped deflect attention from his own potential shortcomings. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Europe politics

The Covid inquiry is the least of Sunak's worries: next he has to face his own MPs | Katy Balls

Rishi Sunak's appearance at the Covid inquiry was not as significant as anticipated.
Sunak's focus on policy details and defense of Boris Johnson helped deflect attention from his own potential shortcomings. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK politics

The Covid inquiry is the least of Sunak's worries: next he has to face his own MPs | Katy Balls

Rishi Sunak's appearance at the Covid inquiry was not as significant as anticipated.
Sunak's focus on policy details and defense of Boris Johnson helped deflect attention from his own potential shortcomings. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Europe politics

A Boris Johnson comeback is unlikely any time soon but never say never

Boris Johnson is enjoying his post-political life, focusing on public speaking and writing his memoirs.
There are calls from Tory MPs to bring back Boris Johnson, but senior figures believe it would be electoral suicide. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Coronavirus

Boris Johnson's negligence has been laid bare in Covid inquiry | Letters

The 'eat out to help out' policy in the UK increased the risk of exposure to Covid-19 for the public.
Dining out carried a significantly higher risk of exposure compared to other daily activities. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Coronavirus

Boris Johnson Covid Inquiry LIVE: Dr Death' Rishi Sunak to face next grilling

Rishi Sunak will face questioning about his actions during the Covid-19 pandemic and his push for economic activity.
Boris Johnson faced criticism during the inquiry and was jeered by protesters as he left the building. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Coronavirus

Former UK PM Boris Johnson denies he wanted to let COVID rip'

Boris Johnson denies wanting to let the virus 'let rip' and criticizes portrayals of parties in Downing Street during the pandemic.
Johnson insists that perceptions of the scandal were far from the reality of what actually happened. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Europe politics

Robert Jenrick says he will not vote for Sunak's Rwanda bill

Former immigration minister Robert Jenrick will not vote for Rishi Sunak's bill aimed at deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda, dealing a blow to the prime minister.
Jenrick believes the bill needs to go further in setting aside human rights law in order for it to work. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

The ten key takeaways from Boris Johnson's UK Covid inquiry witness statement

Boris Johnson issued an apology at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry and faced intense questioning.
About 5,000 WhatsApp messages on Johnson's phone from Jan 2020 to June 2020 were mysteriously unavailable to the inquiry. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Europe politics

The ten key takeaways from Boris Johnson's UK Covid inquiry witness statement

Boris Johnson issued an apology at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry and faced intense questioning.
About 5,000 WhatsApp messages on Johnson's phone from Jan 2020 to June 2020 were mysteriously unavailable to the inquiry. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Europe politics

The ten key takeaways from Boris Johnson's UK Covid inquiry witness statement

Boris Johnson issued an apology at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry and faced intense questioning.
About 5,000 WhatsApp messages on Johnson's phone from Jan 2020 to June 2020 were mysteriously unavailable to the inquiry. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Boris Johnson Covid Inquiry LIVE: Dr Death' Rishi Sunak to face next grilling

Rishi Sunak will face questioning about his actions during the Covid-19 pandemic and his push for economic activity.
Boris Johnson faced criticism during the inquiry and was jeered by protesters as he left the building. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Europe politics

Boris Johnson Covid Inquiry LIVE: Dr Death' Rishi Sunak to face next grilling

Rishi Sunak will face questioning about his actions during the Covid-19 pandemic and his push for economic activity.
Boris Johnson faced criticism during the inquiry and was jeered by protesters as he left the building. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Europe politics

Boris Johnson Covid Inquiry LIVE: Dr Death' Rishi Sunak to face next grilling

Rishi Sunak will face questioning about his actions during the Covid-19 pandemic and his push for economic activity.
Boris Johnson faced criticism during the inquiry and was jeered by protesters as he left the building. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Europe politics

Boris Johnson Covid Inquiry LIVE: Dr Death' Rishi Sunak to face next grilling

Rishi Sunak will face questioning about his actions during the Covid-19 pandemic and his push for economic activity.
Boris Johnson faced criticism during the inquiry and was jeered by protesters as he left the building. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

John Rentoul answers your questions as Boris Johnson is grilled at the Covid inquiry

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced two days of questioning at the Covid inquiry, with his answers raising more questions
Johnson's behavior during the inquiry has damaged his chances of making a proper return to politics [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Europe politics

John Rentoul answers your questions as Boris Johnson is grilled at the Covid inquiry

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced two days of questioning at the Covid inquiry, with his answers raising more questions
Johnson's behavior during the inquiry has damaged his chances of making a proper return to politics [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Europe politics

John Rentoul answers your questions as Boris Johnson is grilled at the Covid inquiry

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced two days of questioning at the Covid inquiry, with his answers raising more questions
Johnson's behavior during the inquiry has damaged his chances of making a proper return to politics [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Johnson: Partygate coverage is million miles' from truth

Boris Johnson denies accusations of Partygate and claims the public's perception of the events is a 'travesty of the truth'
Johnson backtracks on claim that top scientists were consulted about the 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Europe politics

Boris Johnson's second day at the Covid inquiry: key points

Boris Johnson defends his handling of the pandemic during the Covid inquiry
Johnson expresses surprise that scientists were not consulted about the eat out to help out scheme [ more ]
BBC News
4 months ago
Europe politics

Partygate reports 'million miles from reality' - Johnson

Former PM expresses regret over lockdown parties
Boris Johnson denies absurd version of events
Politicians and civil servants fined for breaking lockdown rules [ more ]
BBC News
4 months ago
Europe politics

Partygate reports 'million miles from reality' - Johnson

Former PM expresses regret over lockdown parties
Boris Johnson denies absurd version of events
Politicians and civil servants fined for breaking lockdown rules [ more ]
BBC News
4 months ago
UK news

Partygate reports 'million miles from reality' - Johnson

Former PM expresses regret over lockdown parties
Boris Johnson denies absurd version of events
Politicians and civil servants fined for breaking lockdown rules [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Europe politics

Johnson: Partygate coverage is million miles' from truth

Boris Johnson denies accusations of Partygate and claims the public's perception of the events is a 'travesty of the truth'
Johnson backtracks on claim that top scientists were consulted about the 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Europe politics

Johnson: Partygate coverage is million miles' from truth

Boris Johnson denies accusations of Partygate and claims the public's perception of the events is a 'travesty of the truth'
Johnson backtracks on claim that top scientists were consulted about the 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

From Eat Out to Help Out to let it rip': The key Covid revelations today

Boris Johnson faced scrutiny and discomfort during his second day at the Covid inquiry as he was confronted with diary extracts showing his controversial statements.
Johnson backtracked on his witness statement regarding the discussion of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme with top scientists.
Johnson criticized his own Covid rules as 'stupid'. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Europe politics

From Eat Out to Help Out to let it rip': The key Covid revelations today

Boris Johnson faced scrutiny and discomfort during his second day at the Covid inquiry as he was confronted with diary extracts showing his controversial statements.
Johnson backtracked on his witness statement regarding the discussion of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme with top scientists.
Johnson criticized his own Covid rules as 'stupid'. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Europe politics

From Eat Out to Help Out to let it rip': The key Covid revelations today

Boris Johnson faced scrutiny and discomfort during his second day at the Covid inquiry as he was confronted with diary extracts showing his controversial statements.
Johnson backtracked on his witness statement regarding the discussion of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme with top scientists.
Johnson criticized his own Covid rules as 'stupid'. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Former UK leader Boris Johnson returns for second day of COVID-19 inquiry testimony

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is testifying in the public inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic.
Johnson admitted to making mistakes and that his advisers failed to adequately raise the alarm about the virus. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

What Boris Johnson has been up to since leaving Downing Street

Boris Johnson stepped down as Prime Minister and later resigned as a member of parliament due to scandals and a probe into his conduct.
Johnson will be attending a Covid-19 inquiry to answer questions about the government's response to the pandemic and his handling of it. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Europe politics

Boris Johnson to face more questions at UK Covid inquiry live

Boris Johnson's appearance at the Covid inquiry is a key moment in shaping his long-term legacy.
Johnson's government is facing criticism for its slow initial response to the pandemic and other decisions. [ more ]
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