Politics
Sir Ian Botham ‘set to be made a peer for backing Brexit’
Peerages have been given to 30 people who supported Brexit in 2016 or Boris Johnson's exit deal.
Scientists pour cold water on PM’s ‘open by Christmas’ vow
A former chief scientific adviser, said that it could prove difficult with respiratory illnesses tending to flourish in the colder weather
Ex-Tory MP “shocked” at sexual assault allegations
Elphicke has been accused of groping a woman and chasing her around his home chanting "I'm a naughty Tory"
Starmer: Where was money for social care in next stage of lockdown?
The Labour leader also urged PM Boris Johnson to ‘be honest’ about mistakes made during the pandemic.
‘They knew they were in the wrong’ – UK Govt caught up in another U-turn
"Their indefensible decision has left public sector workers facing financial hardship."
From Aug 1st PM says employers must decide who works from home
The PM said he will also set out major relaxations of lockdown to pave the way for theatres and sports stadiums to reopen.
Best reactions to ‘failing Grayling’ not getting his shoo-in job
"Someone lays out a red carpet for you and you manage somehow to trip over it and set it on fire."
Bercow accuses govt of ‘juvenile bed-wetting’ over Grayling’s failed appointment
He also turned his fire directly on Chris Grayling, claiming "anything he touches turns to disaster".
Leicester: Government is prepared ‘to penalise this city’ as ‘political’ decision
Sir Peter Soulsby was joined by the city’s three MPs in reacting to details of eased lockdown.