Politics
HEALTH minister continued with meeting despite positive Covid-19 test
Gillian Keegan said she should have ‘immediately’ ended the meeting, and described not doing so as a ‘mistake’ and ‘an error of judgment’.
Billionaire Tory donor says Boris has ‘passed the point of no return’
John Armitage said he finds "the lack of honour" in modern politics "distressing" - and revealed he donated to Labour last year.
Johnson ‘won’t resign even if fined by police’
The prime minister is planning a bigger reshuffle in the summer as he looks to shore up his position, reports suggest.
The latest ‘week in Tory’ reads like a Thick Of It pilot
This week actual cabinet ministers have claimed the internet is 10 years old and the morning after pill is an "abortifacient" - and it's only Wednesday!
Hormone-treated beef may be allowed in UK to get post-Brexit trade pact
A leaked note reveals the government is “considering dropping animal welfare and food standards and allowing hormone-treated beef into UK markets”.
Mark Spencer made Commons Leader despite Islamophobia allegations
Labour said Spencer's appointment to a position overseeing parliamentary standards was "inappropriate".
Video resurfaces as Rees-Mogg becomes Minister for Brexit Opportunities
"‘Brexit Opportunities’ and ‘Government Efficiency’ - two oxymorons there. To be honest, I saw Rees-Mogg as being more suited to ‘Minister for Twirling Moustache while Laughing at the Poor.’"
Reaction as Jacob Rees-Mogg made Minister for Brexit Opportunities
The 'Minister for BO' previously said it could take 50 years to reap the benefits of Brexit.
Boris Johnson regretted backing Brexit – according to his new spin doctor
Guto Harri said Johnson wished he had sent "the other letter" to the Telegraph on the eve of the referendum, urging Brits to back Remain.