Politics
PM repeats no-deal threat after Merkel warns of economic ‘consequences’
The Prime Minister told a fellow European leader the UK was prepared to walk away from trade talks without an agreement.
Merkel: Britain must ‘live with consequences’ of looser ties with Brussels
It comes as a senior UK Brexit adviser signalled the next phase of talks with the EU would be tough.
‘It is truly shocking that we have food banks in 2020’ – Ex-PM John Major
Sir John Major’s intervention comes as the Prime Minister prepares to make a speech announcing his blueprint for driving growth.
Starmer rejects calls to restore Long-Bailey to shadow cabinet
The shadow education secretary was sacked after she shared an article containing an allegedly anti-Semitic conspiracy theory.
Support for Brexit is collapsing – poll
Support for Brexit has collapsed to just 35 per cent.
Scotland ‘not far away’ from eliminating coronavirus
There have been no deaths from confirmed cases of the virus in the past 24 hours.
Covid – ‘UK worst-affected in Europe’ an independent review is needed
“It is vital that we are not complacent during the summer months and use this time wisely to urgently learn lessons and ensure we are better prepared for the potentially dangerous winter months ahead.”
Flashback to when a young Boris Johnson called for a break up of the “monolithic, monopolistic” NHS
He would later call the health system "unconquerable" after it saved his life.
Just a handful of MPs turn out to debate ‘recognising and rewarding’ health and social care staff
“Actions speak louder than claps. We and the public will remember this."