Politics
Boris Johnson’s top Black aide resigns amid race report fallout
Samuel Kasumu told colleagues of his decision to leave yesterday morning.
Starmer suggests vaccine passport would be ‘un-British’
The Labour leader refused to take a definitive position, saying it is "really difficult".
Sunak claims there ‘wasn’t a clear-cut case’ for September circuit break
In an interview with Robert Peston, the chancellor said all of the decisions taken are “ultimately” ones Boris Johnson makes.
Race report caps off a ‘big week for marking your own homework’
In the Netherlands there is a marketing expression. "We, the people at Toilet Duck, recommend Toilet Duck"
David Lammy among vocal critics as government’s racism report gets slammed
"Young people are saying black lives matter and Boris Johnson stands in their way."
A look back at all the times UKIP fielded candidates with absurd names
Campaigning for the London mayoral election has got underway, with Dr Peter Gammons in the running for UKIP.
Jess Phillips calls for tougher action on sexual abuse in schools
She said “inappropriate jokes to a woman should part of every school’s disciplinary proceedings”.
Greensill Capital: Minister tells public to ‘just move on’ from accusations of Cameron cronyism
Labour has demanded an inquiry into the matter, with the party having raised concerns that Mr Cameron as prime minister ordered Conservative peers to vote against proposals which would have stopped him lobbying for Greensill Capital.
Salmond only standing because he ‘loves the limelight’ as no ‘acknowledgement’ shown of behaviour towards women
"There are a number of women out there who believe he behaved inappropriately towards them and he has shown, even now, no sense of reflection or contrition, or even an acknowledgement of that."