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Wine-time Fridays: Boris Johnson’s staff had drinks weekly during pandemic
Whilst Covid rules on social mixing were in place, Boris Johnson would come speak to staff drinking: "Everyone had a hard week? Letting off some steam? Oh great’".
Rees-Mogg accused of ‘twisting history’ in speech on Union
A historian suggested that the government can only "hold the present" by "twisting history".
Londoners told not to exercise on Friday due to ‘very high’ pollution
Government advice suggested that Londoners should avoid physical activity because of poor air quality.
Police still won’t investigate No 10 party despite Johnson’s confession
Scotland Yard indicated it would wait until Sue Gray concludes her report before deciding whether to launch a criminal probe.
Liz Truss demands EU repair broken relationship after months of threats
“As fellow believers in liberty and democracy, we should be capable of reaching an agreement that delivers for Northern Ireland and allows us to unleash the full potential of our relationship,” Truss claimed.
Prince Andrew stripped of military titles and patronages
The Queen has stripped him of his honorary military roles amid a dramatic fallout from his civil sexual assault case.
Trade with India will boost economy by paltry 0.12% – Govt’s own analysis reveals
Despite the seemingly tiny benefit, Tory secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan promised New Delhi “everything is on the table”, including loosening access for Indian citizens to come to the UK.
Andrew sweats over £10m offer to Giuffre but she wants her day in court
It comes as 152 British military veterans have signed a letter to the Queen, calling on her to sack Andrew from all his military positions.
Patel’s tweet on reporting parties to police left people saying same thing
"Probably the only time I shall agree with Priti Patel," tweeted Peter Stefanovic.