Politics
Hormone-treated beef may be allowed in UK to get post-Brexit trade pact
A leaked note reveals the government is “considering dropping animal welfare and food standards and allowing hormone-treated beef into UK markets”.
Mark Spencer made Commons Leader despite Islamophobia allegations
Labour said Spencer's appointment to a position overseeing parliamentary standards was "inappropriate".
Video resurfaces as Rees-Mogg becomes Minister for Brexit Opportunities
"‘Brexit Opportunities’ and ‘Government Efficiency’ - two oxymorons there. To be honest, I saw Rees-Mogg as being more suited to ‘Minister for Twirling Moustache while Laughing at the Poor.’"
Reaction as Jacob Rees-Mogg made Minister for Brexit Opportunities
The 'Minister for BO' previously said it could take 50 years to reap the benefits of Brexit.
Boris Johnson regretted backing Brexit – according to his new spin doctor
Guto Harri said Johnson wished he had sent "the other letter" to the Telegraph on the eve of the referendum, urging Brits to back Remain.
Tory deputy council leader investigated for posting fake pic of Starmer cuddling Jimmy Savile
"I think Boris and this idiot Girling have lost the argument and will probably lose their jobs soon too."
Speaker Hoyle raps Boris over Savile slur: ‘Words have consequences’
Sir Lindsay said that Johnson's Savile slur had been "inappropriate".
Full list of Tory MPs who voted for real-terms benefits and pensions cut
Labour MP Beth Winter described the proposal as a vote to "increase the level of poverty in this country."
James Blunt calls on D Squadron to message him following PM’s remarks
It comes after Boris Johnson reportedly told his allies that critics will need a tank division to oust him from Number 10.