Politics
Nadine Dorries says Brexit has delivered 180k jobs in Hartlepool
The last census shows there are only 92,028 residents living in the town!
Right-leaning think-tank accuses Iran of seeking to interfere in Scottish election
It comes as Alex Salmond says Scotland should be able to leave the UK and become independent without taking on a share of the UK’s debt.
‘It’s not that simple’: Johnson ally suggests he won’t resign – even if found to break rules
James Cleverly said it is “not as straightforward” as Johnson resigning if found to have breached the Ministerial Code.
Council elections: ’80 per cent of everything you see and touch is affected by local government’
“It’s the town council doing the bins, providing the local parks and playgrounds, it’s all of those things but no one pays attention to it.”
Sturgeon: PM can’t block referendum as she rubbishes claims Scotland could not buy Covid vaccine
"Boris Johnson is not somebody that is immune to democracy."
Remembering Ardern’s pay cut as Tory donor asked to ‘pay to literally wipe the PM’s baby’s bottom’
Ardern said: “If there was ever a time to close the gap between groups of people across New Zealand in different positions, it is now. I am responsible for the executive branch and this is where we can take action … it is about showing solidarity in New Zealand’s time of need.”
France 24 covers Johnson’s lies – but BBC remain steadfastly silent
It comes as Caroline Lucas warned that it is becoming "impossible" for the government to be held to account when the PM “systematically lies at the dispatch box with impunity”.
Video: PM should resign if he’s broken Ministerial Code, says senior Tory
Also reports today claim a Tory donor was asked to fund a nanny for Boris Johnson's baby because the Prime Minister can't survive on his £157,372-a-year salary.
‘I resent being asked to pay to literally wipe the Prime Minister’s baby’s bottom,’ Tory donor allegedly moaned
There are also claims that Tory chiefs footed a bill for the PM's £165-an-hour personal trainer.