A massive Ship tips over at Edinburgh dockyard – a major emergency has been declared. The ship is a US NAVY vessel that has put the lives of British citizens in danger. Thirty-three people have been injured and many are in life-threatening conditions after a ship tipped over at an Edinburgh dockyard. The Scottish Ambulance Service said 21 people had been taken to hospital and 12 people were treated at the scene of the incident…
Partygate committee Live – Claims committee not impartial Tory MP Sir Charles Walker asks Boris about claims his supporters have made about the committee not being impartial. He asks Boris if he has characterised the privileges as a “kangaroo court”, as some detractors of the investigation have said. Boris claims he has come out of respect for the committee and respect for parliament. Sir Charles asks if Boris regrets other MPs having called the committee…
He says at all times he was entirely transparent with the House
Partygate committee live Workplace gathering was necessary, Johnson insists Ione Wells – BBC Political correspondent Boris Johnson is being pretty defiant. He’s arguing that a leaving do he was photographed at – which shows a lack of social distancing – “had to happen” and was “necessary” because two senior members of staff had left in acrimonious circumstances and he needed to give reassurance, and it was “essential” for work purposes. He seems to be hammering…
Dominic Cummings testimony cannot be trusted In his opening statement, Boris Johnson says “the testimony of Dominic Cummings cannot be trusted.” Cummings was Chief Adviser to then PM Boris Johnson from 24 July 2019 until Cummings resigned on 13 November 2020. BoJo attempting to ‘shift the blame’ says Beth Rigby Sky’s political editor Beth Rigby says Boris Johnson’s defence appears to be attempting to ‘shift the blame’. The impression of his defence so far is…
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Northern Ireland voters back Windsor framework – poll The Guardian says People in Northern Ireland who support Rishi Sunak’s post-Brexit deal vastly outnumber those who oppose it, according to a survey. Asked if they opposed the Windsor framework, just 16.9% of voters agreed, suggesting there is a desire to move on from political battles over trading arrangements. Overall 45% of voters did not oppose the revised deal, with around a third neither agreeing or disagreeing.…
Sunak facing rebellion from Tory hardliners over Stormont brake deal The Independent says Rishi Sunak is facing a damaging rebellion over his new deal on post Brexit trading arrangements for Northern Ireland after Tory hardliners said they will be voting against the Government in the Commons on Wednesday. The European Research Group of Tory MPs said it is “strongly recommending” its members oppose regulations to implement the so-called Stormont brake – a key element of…
Rishi Sunak’s new Northern Ireland Brexit deal isn’t perfect but it’s time to put our trust in himThe Sun says NO ONE is pretending that Rishi Sunak’s Windsor Framework is entirely perfect. Or that it provides all the answers to the unique set of questions posed by Northern Ireland’s complex politics. But the Prime Minister DID win major concessions from European leaders. And he has devised an agreement which is vastly better than the Protocol…
Boris pours water on Rishi’s Brexit plan hinting that he could lead a rebellion The Metro says Boris Johnson says he will struggle to support Rishi Sunak’s new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland. The former prime minister – who claimed to have an ‘oven-ready deal three years ago – said the Government ‘needs to be clear’ moving forward. In a Westminster speech, Mr Johnson said: ‘I’m going to find it very difficult to vote for…
‘Uneventful PMQS’ This week’s PMQs has ended. It was fairly uneventful, with Labour focusing on crime – in relation to Casey report into the Met Police. There was little about Partygate and not a lot of noise from the Tory backbenches, despite rumbles of a Tory rebellion over today’s Brexit vote. There’s a lot of politics on the table today – here’s a run down Will there be a short-term inquiry into preparing for the…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Many of Wednesday’s front pages lead with Boris Johnson’s appearance before the Commons privileges committee this afternoon. The former prime minister will appear before the committee for a grilling over whether he misled Parliament. At 14.00 GMT on Wednesday, the committee will get its chance to question him live on TV, in a hearing that could last several hours. Yesterday, Johnson published a dossier laying out his defence. The…
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CITY AM – Don’t panic The front page of the London business paper reports on the banking crisis – saying markets were soothed by Credit Suisse rescue. First Silicon Valley Bank, then Credit Suisse, and now Signature Bank is bought out for £2.2bn CITY AM SAYS New York Community Bank has agreed to buy a significant chunk of the failed Signature Bank in a 2.7 billion dollar (£2.2 billion) deal, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp…
Metro – Damning verdict on the Met: misogynist, homophobic and racist Summary of the front page The Metro splashes on the news that the Metropolitan Police has been found to be institutionally “misogynist, homophobic and racist”, according to a new report. The review found that “female officers and staff routinely face sexism” in what the paper describes as a “damning verdict” on the country’s largest police force. The front page reports media mogal Rupert Murdoch…
The Guardian – Racist, misogynist, homophobic – damning verdict on Met Summary of the front page The Guardian’s front page leads with the review into the Met Police. The paper reports the public’s trust in the force has collapsed since the kidnap, rape and murder of Sarah Everard by serving Met police officer Wayne Couzens. The front page also pictures China’s president Xi meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin. Today’s top stories Like this article?…
Financial Times – Shotgun marriage of Credit Suisse and UBS stirs bondholders’ anger Summary of the front page The merging of Credit Suisse and UBS makes the front page of the Financial Times with the paper saying the union has angered bondholders and international regulators. The paper focuses on Switzerland’s government coming under fire from bondholders and international regulators for its handling of the £3.2bnrescue takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS. It says that forcing…
The Sun – Britain’s gone to pot Summary of the front page Britain’s pothole crisis has deepened, according to the Sun, with the paper reporting that almost half of UK roads are in disrepair and the backlog to fix them is at a record high. Interestingly, the report into the Met police – which heavily crisites the force – is only given a small space on the paper’s front page. Today’s top stories Like this…
Daily Mirror – Last chance buffoon Summary of the front page Boris Johnson’s submission to the partygate inquiry makes the front page of the Daily Mirror, with the paper describing it as a “dodgy dossier” and quoting a former Tory MP describing the ex-prime minister as having a “reputation for untruths”. The paper also reports Rupert Murdoch’s announcement that he will marry for a fifth time – at the age of 92. The Met Police…
Daily Express – Condemned! Public’s loss of faith in police Summary of the front page The Daily Express reports that the Metropolitan Police could be disbanded following the damning report into the culture of the force conducted by Baroness Casey. The front page features a picture of China’s Xi shaking hands with Vladimir Putin – as the US says don’t be fooled by peace plan. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK…
Met police found to be institutionally racist, misogynistic and homophobic The Guardian says The Metropolitan police is broken and rotten, suffering collapsing public trust and is guilty of institutional racism, misogyny and homophobia, an official report has said. The report by Louise Casey, commissioned by the Met after one of its officers abducted Sarah Everard, taking her from a London street in March 2021, before raping and murdering her, is one of the most damning…
How many more rapists and killers are in Met? Police force ‘institutionally racist, misogynistic and homophobic’ says damning report The Independent says A “culture of denial” has allowed predators to flourish in the Metropolitan Police, a damning review triggered by the murder of Sarah Everard has found. The force was found to be institutionally racist, misogynist and homophobic with scant regard for victims of sexual violence. Baroness Louise Casey said she could not rule out…
Met Police is institutionally racist, misogynistic and homophobic, damning review finds The Metro says The horrifying state of Britain’s largest police force has been laid bare in the Casey review, which names the Metropolitan Police institutionally racist, misogynist and homophobic. A damning new report commissioned in the wake of the murder of Sarah Everard’s murder warns that it shouldn’t be ‘our job as the public to keep ourselves safe from the police’. The force is…
Baroness Casey report: Met Police is racist, sexist, homophobic and faces being broken up after scandals, review finds The Sun says THE Metropolitan Police faces being broken up, a report warns today. Britain’s biggest force was labelled institutionally racist, sexist and homophobic and in need of radical reform. The report was compiled by Baroness Louise Casey of Blackstock who spent more than a year shining a light into what she called the “dark corners” of…
Macron’s government survives no-confidence vote The French government narrowly survived a no-confidence vote that was triggered after it forced through a bill to increase the pension age to 64. The vote, initiated by centrist MPs, fell short with 278 votes in favour, below the 287 required. Had it been successful, President Emmanuel Macron would have had to call new elections or appoint a new government. France pension reform The controversial bill will now become law,…
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