UK threatens to disrupt EU fishing amid France trawler tussle
French Ambassador to the UK Catherine Colonna will be challenged on the issue by Foreign Secretary Liz Truss.
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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.
Elevenses: Burnham’s Bus Bonanza
From the newsletter: Cash is being splashed on local transport, but it's far from devolution.
‘Poo titles for Boris’ trends – we got our hands dirty looking for best reactions
'The Origin of Faeces' was one suggestion, while 'Reservoir Bogs' and 'One Poo Over the Cuckoo's Nest' were also touted.
Watch: New Zealand deal makes ‘sacrificial lambs’ of UK farmers, says New Zealand
The government's own forecasts say the post-Brexit deal could actually shrink the UK economy.
‘Brexit really does mean Brexit’: Devastating Prospect article hits the nail on the head
"The tragic irony of the last five years is that May’s first, emptiest slogan was both the truest and hardest to accept."
Celebrities urge Johnson to ditch ‘horrendous’ asylum reforms
Olivia Colman and Stephen Fry are among those urging the prime minister to "think again".
Remember what happened to the economy when Britain joined the EEC?
The UK has signed a trade deal with New Zealand - and the economic forecasts suggest its impact will be negligible.
Boris strikes £400 million green deal with Bill Gates… or does he?
There is confusion over just how much cash is being invested by both Gates and the UK government.
Greenwashing? PM poses for environmentally friendly pic with donor who lends him private jet
Do you reckon he noticed the irony?