Politics

“We should not be going for a deal at any price, that would be the wrong thing to do and I think there are things that are important to us in these negotiations, and we’ve been entirely, as I said, reasonable, consistent and transparent.”

“Once again, untrustworthy Johnson has demonstrated the Tories don’t care about the needs of the people of Scotland. The only way to properly protect Scotland’s interests is to become an independent, European country.”

Downing Street Press Office did not deny suggestions that Boris Johnson had tried to tone down report on Priti Patel's behaviour.

“This ongoing uncertainty, coupled with the immense stress created by the pandemic, is holding back the economy, investment and British business."

“For the first time as far as I can remember we have a prime minister that doesn’t seem willing to stand up for high standards in public life.”

"There are Priti Patels in every industry. In mine they are the ones who are sweet and charming with the producers & directors and total c*nts to the runners."

Sir Alex Allen's decision comes after the Prime Minister contradicted his advice by keeping Priti Patel on as Home Secretary, despite the adviser finding her conduct “amounted to behaviour that can be described as bullying”.

"Bullying is never acceptable," the education minister said. Except, it would seem, if you're a Tory politician.

“Private companies have been allowed to secure lucrative Covid contracts to the tune of £17bn, yet ministers are not prepared to reward their own staff for all the incredible work they have done this year.?