Elevenses: Bus Back Bollocks
From the newsletter: Promised funding to improve bus networks has been slashed. Another core policy pledge revealed for what it is: all sloganeering no substance.
Tag: Boris Johnson
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson is a British politician and writer serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party since July 2019. He was Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs 2016-2018 and Mayor of London 2008-2016. Johnson has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Uxbridge and South Ruislip since 2015 and was previously MP for Henley from 2001 to 2008. He has been described as adhering to the ideology of one-nation and national conservatism.
Delay to Sue Gray report is government’s decision, not Met’s – reports
This means the report may be published 'sooner rather than later'.
Boris Johnson: UK will ‘contribute’ to NATO deployments if Russia invades Ukraine
The prime minister insisted Britain and its allies will not “bargain away” the vision of a free Europe.
Nadine Dorries lampooned for trying to gaslight PM’s critics
"For every Blackadder there is a Baldrick."
Cressida Dick defends Met’s decision to delay Partygate investigation
"We police without fear or favour," the Scotland Yard chief insisted.
How the Met Police report will impact Sue Gray’s inquiry
The eagerly-anticipated report may now not be published "for many weeks" as the Met investigates, and anyone who is found guilty could walk away with little more than a small fine.
Watch: Viral clip calls out excuses given by PM over party revelations
From "I thought it was a work event" to "nobody told me it was against the rules", here's a viral compilation of some of the classics.
Cake and singing for Johnson’s birthday ‘not a party’, Shapps claims
"The PM clearly didn't organise to be given a cake," the transport secretary reasoned.
Boris ambushed by Union Jack cake – reports
"I walked into the room and noticed a fire hazard. I immediately rushed over and blew the candles on the cake out" - hilarious reactions to fresh PartyGate allegations.