Politics
Post-Brexit rules hit UK manufacturing of goods such as cars and fridges
The government admitted this was “not the desired outcome”, but will not extend the deadline for the shift to UK safety rules, arguing the new checks are a matter of sovereignty.
PM offered Cummings a seat in the House of Lords – and Carrie a job with ‘lots of foreign travel’
A No 10 source denied the claims, describing them as, “risible, like much of Dom’s recent output”.
Lord Bethell in hot water after phone containing documents relating to Covid contracts mysteriously ‘broken’
"This Government seems allergic to scrutiny: redacting some documents, hiding others from public scrutiny and failing to protect evidence from destruction."
‘He’s just trolling us now’: PM slammed for picking Bullingdon chum to curb govt sleaze
"I’m going to report this blatant example of cronyism to the man responsible for rooting out cronyism", wrote David Schneider.
Starmer backs Corbyn pledge to slash emissions by 2030
Sir Keir's announcement pleased climate activists, who feared he was backing away from radical climate action.
‘We deserve better’: Police urge Priti Patel to increase ‘unfair’ pay
National Police Chiefs’ Council chairman Martin Hewitt has written to Patel off the back of heavy criticism and concern over staff wages.
Most Brits think EU is to blame for post-Brexit deal issues, poll finds
A large proportion of Brits are also unaware of any problems between the UK and the EU after Brexit.
Johnson goes to Scotland – but snubs meeting with Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon invited Boris Johnson to meet her at Bute House - but he declined.
Government ‘refusal’ to make Covid schools plan ‘unforgivable’, says report
A new paper says ministers' "refusal" to make a schools contingency plan in summer 2020 is "unforgivable".