Lib Dem byelection win was spectacular – but Labour’s may hurt Tories most
June 24, 2022
The Guardian says THE LIBERAL DEMOCRAT victory in the Tiverton and Honiton byelection was spectacular.
Lib Dem byelection win was spectacular – but Labour’s may hurt Tories most
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Simon Case admits discussing work ‘opportunities’ for Carrie Johnson
June 24, 2022
The Guardian says CABINET SECRETARY Simon Case has admitted discussing “opportunities” for the prime minister’s wife, Carrie Johnson.
The Tories are at risk of losing more than both by-elections
June 24, 2022
The Independent says BORIS JOHNSON has survived the verdict of his own MPs – for the time being at least.
Oliver Dowden resigns as Conservative party chair after byelection losses
June 24, 2022
The Guardian says OLIVER DOWDEN has resigned as Conservative chair after the party’s disastrous double byelection losses in Wakefield and in Tiverton and Honiton, saying someone “must take responsibility” for a recent run of poor results.
Boris Johnson says he will ‘listen to voters’ following humiliating by-election defeats
June 24, 2022
The Metro says VOTERS are ‘going through a tough time’, Boris Johnson has said following two huge losses in by-elections by the Conservatives.
Tories lose two seats in by-election blows to Boris Johnson and Tory chair quits
June 24, 2022
BBC News says THE CONSERVATIVES have lost two parliamentary by-elections, with the Liberal Democrats and Labour delivering blows to Boris Johnson.
Approved! EU countries endorse Ukraine and Moldova as official candidates to join bloc
June 24, 2022
Euronews says UKRAINE has been granted official European Union candidate status, after being endorsed by the bloc’s 27 leaders during a summit in Brussels.
US Senate easily approves bipartisan gun violence bill, sends it to House
June 24, 2022
TRT World says US SENATORS advanced a bipartisan bill late Thursday addressing the epidemic of gun violence convulsing the country.
Commonwealth summit: Boris Johnson and Prince Charles head to Rwanda for talks
June 23, 2022
The Independent says BORIS JOHNSON and Prince Charles are preparing for talks with Commonwealth leaders on trade, climate change and the future of the association at a crucial summit in Rwanda this week.
‘Worst I’ve ever seen’ Tory candidate savaged as Conservatives ‘deserve to lose’
June 23, 2022
Daily Express says THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY candidate in the Honiton and Tiverton by-election has been savaged ahead of the crucial vote.
Boris Johnson faces a bruising 24 hours ahead of two key by-election tests
June 23, 2022
Daily Mirror says BORIS JOHNSON faces a bruising 24 hours in two key by-elections today.
Boris Johnson news – live: By-election ‘neck and neck’ in Tory stronghold
June 23, 2022
The Independent says THE crucial by-election in the Conservative stronghold of Tiverton and Honiton is “neck and neck”, according to the Liberal Democrats.
Boris Johnson faces double verdict as polls open in byelections
June 23, 2022
The Guardian says BORIS JOHNSON faces a hugely important verdict from voters on Thursday as the Conservatives defend seats in Wakefield and in Tiverton and Honiton.
EU leaders to back Ukraine as candidate at Brussels summit
June 23, 2022
BBC News says UKRAINE is set to be approved as an EU candidate at a Brussels summit on Thursday, after the European Commission gave the green light.
Bulgaria faces fresh political turmoil as government loses confidence vote
June 23, 2022
Euronews says THE BULGARIAN government of liberal Prime Minister Kiril Petkov was toppled on Wednesday by a motion of no confidence.
Biden urges US Congress to suspend federal gas tax three months
June 23, 2022
TRT World says BIDEN has called on Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for 3 months — an election-year move meant to ease financial pressures.
PMQs Live – No one wants a UK-EU trade war, says PM
June 22, 2022
PMQs Live – Did you consider hiring Carrie? Labour asks PM and Starmer grills Johnson on what he’s doing about strikes.
PMQs – What’s happening this week? Rail Strikes, by-election and inflation on the agenda
June 22, 2022
The PM will face Labour’s Sir Keir Starmer for this week’s Prime Minister’s Questions – the first questioning since the UK’s biggest strikes in 30 years started.
Boris Johnson news – live: Brexit ‘will keep wages down’ as inflation soars
June 22, 2022
The Independent says BREXIT will damage Britain’s competitiveness, hit productivity and dampen workers’ wages for the rest of the decade, according to a damning new study.
UK inflation rises to 9.1%, its highest rate in 40 years
June 22, 2022
The Guardian says UK INFLATION has increased to 9.1%, the highest rate in 40 years amid record prices for petrol and the soaring cost of food.
Brexit is making cost of living crisis worse, new study claims
June 22, 2022
The Guardian says BRITAIN’S cost of living crisis is being made worse by Brexit dragging down the country’s growth potential and costing workers hundreds of pounds a year in lost pay, new research claims.
No 10 to set out sweeping plans to override power of Europe’s human rights court
June 22, 2022
The Guardian says DOWNING STREET will tomorrow set out sweeping plans to override the power of Europe’s human rights court just days after a judge in Strasbourg blocked the deportation of asylum seekers from Britain to Rwanda.
French court rules in favour of burkini ban
June 22, 2022
Euronews says FRANCE’S highest administrative court has upheld a nationwide ban on the wearing of “burkini” swimming costumes in public pools.
US lawmakers agree on landmark gun safety bill
June 22, 2022
TRT World says US SENATE negotiators on gun legislation have released a bill that would address mass shootings by encouraging state red flag laws.
EU grants Ukraine candidate status with a complete consensus despite being called ‘duplicitous’
June 22, 2022
EU grants Ukraine candidate status after Macron, Sholz and Dragi visit Kyiv, Ukraine. The EU bloc announced EU candidate status earlier today. This is despite
No place for Muslim Women in Grenoble’s public pools, rules top French court
June 21, 2022
No place for Muslim women who wear burkinis in the French city of Grenoble’s public pools rules top French court. “The new rules of procedure
Brexit LIVE: ‘Economic vandalism’ Irish PM throws down gauntlet at Truss masterstroke
June 21, 2022
Daily Express says LIZ TRUSS’ plans to override parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol have been described as “economic vandalism” by the Irish leader, who said the legislation is “deeply concerning” for industry and businesses in Northern Ireland.
No 10 confirms it asked the Times to drop Carrie Johnson story
June 21, 2022
The Guardian says The Times swiftly withdrew a story that made allegations about the prime minister and his wife after Downing Street intervened to complain about it, No 10 has confirmed.
Donald Trump plotted fake electors scheme, January 6 panel set to show
June 21, 2022
The Guardian says The House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol attack is expected to show at its fourth hearing on Tuesday.
Rail strike: PM calls for ‘sensible compromise’ over pay to end dispute
June 21, 2022
BBC News says BORIS JOHNSON is to call for a “sensible compromise” on pay to end the largest rail strike in 30 years.
No 10 admits it spoke to The Times before Carrie Johnson story was pulled
June 21, 2022
Sky News says DOWNING STREET has confirmed it was in conversation with The Times around the time the newspaper dropped a report claiming Boris Johnson tried to appoint his now wife to a government role when he was foreign secretary.
Georgia: Tens of thousands rally in Tbilisi to demand EU membership
June 21, 2022
Euronews says TENS OF THOUSANDS of demonstrators marched in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi on Monday to demand EU membership for the former Soviet republic in the Caucasus.
Colombia elects former guerrilla Petro as first left-wing president
June 20, 2022
The Independent says Gustavo Petro, a former member of the M-19 guerrilla movement who has vowed profound social and economic change, won Colombia’s presidency on Sunday, the first progressive to do so in the country’s history.
Ex-Northern Ireland secretary accuses Boris Johnson of ‘Putinesque tactics’
June 20, 2022
The Guardian says Boris Johnson is engaging in “Putinesque” tactics by using the Northern Ireland protocol bill to cause a populist row with Brussels when the EU is willing to compromise, Peter Hain, a former Northern Ireland secretary, said on Sunday.
Unions urge government to ‘get round the table’ ahead of biggest rail strike in decades
June 20, 2022
The Independent says Britain’s major trade unions are collectively urging the government to “get round” the negotiating table to try to find a resolution, 24 hours ahead of the biggest strike action on the rail network for decades.
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