Politics
Greater Manchester offered just £8 per head to deal with new coronavirus controls
A letter sent to local council leaders showed the government is offering them just £22 million for its 2.8 million people.
Matt Hancock spotted without a face mask in his chaffeur-driven car
Passengers in taxis and private cars are required to wear masks. Any failure to do so can carry a fine of £200 - stretching to £6,400 for repeated breaches.
How can Government justify cutting Universal Credit by £1000, asks Labour MP
“Members of this House are against it, members of faith in our country are against it, leading charities are against it and now Marcus Rashford is campaigning against.”
Video: May’s reaction to Gove saying UK safer from crime and terrorism post-Brexit is a picture
"The face of former PM Theresa May is an absolute picture when Michael Gove tells her British people would be safer from crime and terrorism if the government fails to agree crime and security agreements with EU. She could seen saying “what?!!!!!”"
Video – ‘Government doesn’t listen’ Tory infighting over Manchester lockdown leaving city in limbo
"They aren't good at listening and not that really interested in other people's opinions."
Video – ‘Semantics’ Tory Minister can’t explain difference between No-Deal Brexit and Australia-style agreement
"It's the future of this nation, and it's relying on semantics."
World beating? People with Covid symptoms sent to nonexistent test site
A mobile testing unit - which was supposed to be introduced in response to a local spike in coronavirus cases - was not deployed to the site for an “unknown reason”, a spokesperson said.
Watch – Gove NOT embarrassed after watching back ‘we hold all the cards’ Brexit speech
Michael Gove also defended £7,000 day rates being paid to private sector consultants who are helping the Government to set up and run its testing system.
Want to understand Nigel Farage? Watch this video
In this insightful video, ex-Labour staffer and prominent anti-gambling campaigner Matt Zarb-Cousin sheds a little light on what drives Britain's most controversial politician.