“I certainly stand by every word of that speech. I doubt that I’ll ever be able to put it better in my life than the things that I said that day on misogyny and so I’ll let that speech speak for itself.”
Opposition MPs were highly critical of the defence, with shadow minister Peter Kyle saying ministers “don’t even pretend not to embrace bigots any more”.
His use of the loophole is not illegal - but has nonetheless sparked criticism that he is undermining the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Politico reported. Shapps is a keen pilot who has often flown around the country on Government business.
The Government performed yet another U-turn, after it reversed its decision to lift coronavirus restrictions in two boroughs of Greater Manchester.
It comes after council leaders in Bolton and Trafford felt their pleas for restrictions to remain in place, following a spike in cases, went “completely ignored” by the Government.
Instagram stars like former Love Island star Shaughna Phillips were paid an undisclosed amount to create content touting the system during lockdown, as part of a wider campaign to inform the public about the programme.
Ministers needed to accept the “world of work has changed”, while Trade Union Congress boss Frances O’Grady argued many staff now wanted “a better balance of office and home-based working”.
A senior member of staff said workers are struggling so much on their current pay that some take the night bus to work because they cannot afford the tube.
"Matt Hancock made much of awarding £60k compensation - it turns out low income families awarded the lump sum will therefore be stripped of their benefits".