Politics
As pandemic spreads – Trump halts US payments to WHO
President Trump claims the organisation failed to carry out its ‘basic duty’ and must be held accountable.
Cummings back in Downing Street after recovering from suspected coronavirus
Boris Johnson’s aide Dominic Cummings returned to Number 10 but the Prime Minister remains off work as he recovers from Covid-19.
Michael Gove managed to get daughter tested while NHS staff still wait
Gove is due to leave isolation today and return to work in Westminster.
Robert Jenrick has claimed £100k expenses for country manor
The Tory MP is using the holiday mansion as a coronavirus retreat despite government advice that families should not travel to second homes.
‘UK missed three chances to join EU scheme to bulk-buy PPE’
Britain failed to utilise opportunities to get items such as masks, gowns and gloves under an EU initiative, according to reports.
Leaked dossier shows Labour party officials worked against Corbyn in a bid to lose 2017 general election
A dossier of leaked WhatsApp chats and emails shows senior staff actively worked to sabotage the former Labour leader.
PM praises NHS for saving his life – List of MPs who voted against pay rise for nurses
At the time Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said: "The Conservatives had the opportunity to end cuts to our police and fire service and lift the Public Sector Pay Cap.
Labour demands Government meeting to resume Parliament
Party leader Sir Keir Starmer said there are questions that ‘need to be answered’ regarding ministers’ handling of the Covid-19 outbreak.
PM praises NHS for saving his life as nurses told to refuse to work over PPE
The Royal College of Nursing has advised nurses they can decline to care for patients if adequate personal protection equipment is not available.