Politics
Brexit trade talks timeline ‘virtually impossible’, says Deputy Irish Premier
Tanaiste Simon Coveney has urged the UK to seek an extension to its transition period
Public Health England take charge of testing in “tactic admission” that centralised approach has failed
Helen Whately acknowledged that testing of care home residents and staff needs to be “more joined up”.
UK not showing it has a plan to succeed in Brexit talks, says key EU official
Phil Hogan believes the UK wants to blame Covid-19 for the Brexit fallout.
Keir Starmer blames leadership for catastrophic December election loss
The comments come as Starmer looks to outline Labour's road back into power.
Tory MP deletes tweet claiming coronavirus strategy “is working”
The tweet serves as a reminder of how lethal British exceptionalism is, one person said.
PMQs – Johnson channelled VE day with complete & total surrender
With the UK having recorded the second highest death toll in the world, a Health Secretary who belittled a female MP who works in the Commons by day and an NHS emergency room by night, what could Boris possibly do to make things worse? Just be himself, I guess.
Rory Stewart pulls out of mayoral race
The election had been postponed until next year following the coronavirus outbreak.
Farage visited by police after flouting lockdown rules
The Brexit Party leader called the visit "lockdown lunacy", but others have called on him to respect UK rules.
Jacinda Ardern’s progressive leadership has been a shining beacon of light in these uncertain times
In her first term she has dealt with a major terrorist attack, dealt with a deadly volcanic eruption and dealt with a viral pandemic all while rolling out one of the most radical, progressive agendas on the world stage.