Conservative MP reveals pregnancy ‘abuse’ after losing bid to stand for seat Theo Clarke said she was ‘deeply disappointed’ not to have been selected as the Tory candidate for Stafford. The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023
'Turn the spotlight off gruesome twosome Johnson and Truss sucking the life out of UK' Daily Mirror columnist Brian Reade on the actions of two former prime ministers who, he says, are so enslaved by their egos they just can't let go of their fight for power Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2023
Sunak and von der Leyen share ‘positive’ call, boosting protocol deal chances Sources indicated the pair are likely to meet this weekend to discuss a post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland. The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023
Omagh police shooting: why attack comes at a difficult time in Northern Ireland The shooting of a police officer in Omagh on Thursday evening is another horrific reminder that Northern Ireland remains a deeply and dangerously divided society. Though it has not been confirmed that the assailants were paramilitaries, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has stated that it is investigating links… The Conversation · Feb 24, 2023
Hopes grow for Northern Ireland Brexit deal as Tory MPs ordered to attend Commons on Monday A deal could be announced in the coming days Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2023
Crystal portrait of Rishi Sunak sold for £25,000 at Tory fundraising event Wealthy guests at Savoy hotel event asked to donate to ‘80:20’ campaign ahead of next election The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2023
MPs ordered into Commons on Monday as Sunak appears to close in on Brexit deal Tory MPs have received a three-line whip for Monday as Downing Street declines to set out the PM’s plans this weekend. The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023
Rishi Sunak faces showdown with Tories as he prepares to unveil Brexit deal 'in days' There could be fireworks in the Commons next week after ex-PM Boris Johnson refused to say whether Rishi Sunak could count on his support over changes to the Nothern Ireland Protocol Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2023
UK will not sign off protocol deal until all DUP concerns addressed – Cleverly The Foreign Secretary said the Government was ‘focused on resolving all the issues that need resolving’. The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023
Politicians, faith leaders and Ukrainian community say prayers for peace Former prime minister Boris Johnson, London mayor Sadiq Khan, dignitaries and Ukrainians attended an interfaith prayer for peace cathedral service. The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023
Boris Johnson's foul-mouthed response when he heard Vladimir Putin had invaded Ukraine Vladimir Putin appeared on Russian television to announce the beginning of what he called a “special military operation" and Boris Johnson was awoken in the middle of the night at 10 Downing Street Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2023
OPINION - Rishi needs to summon his Jedi skills or face electoral oblivion Rishi Sunak is a huge Star Wars fan and it’s been said that he looks to the films for inspiration, both personally and politically. The power of The Force in Star Wars can be seen as a metaphor for faith that resonates and inspires from within. Our Prime Minister does… Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2023
Digested week: Sunak loses his nerve on Brexit deal as Johnson hints at trouble Plus, Liz Truss returns, uproar over Roald Dahl rewrites and why everything is too much trouble for Thérèse Coffey The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2023
A timeline of Putin’s invasion – and the fight to save Ukraine Ukraine – a year of war: It has been 12 months of intense fighting, against a backdrop of the West coming together to support Kyiv The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2023 Ben Wallace rules out sending British Typhoon jets to Ukraine in short term Defence secretary says fighter jets too complex for Ukrainian pilots to fly and would require UK ground support
Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2023 UK willing to lend Typhoon jets to allies who give fighter planes to Ukraine Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the government has been "very clear" that it will not be providing Typhoons to Ukraine due to training requirements, but said it is prepared to "backfill" for allies who donate Russian or Soviet jets
Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2023 Ukraine war anniversary: Rishi Sunak urges West to move faster on arming Kyiv PM to tell G7 leaders on first anniversary of Russian invasion they must do more on ‘artillery, armour and air defence’
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2023 UK politicians mark anniversary of war with renewed call to send arms to Kyiv They stopped short of Boris Johnson’s demand for UK to ‘break the ice’ and supply Ukraine with fighter jets
The National (Scotland) · Feb 23, 2023 Massive 95 per cent of BBC staff want Tory donor Richard Sharp out, poll suggests A MASSIVE 95 per cent of BBC journalists think Richard Sharp, the Tory donor installed at the head of the broadcaster during Boris Johnson’s…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2023 Defence review at risk of delay amid funding row Original review published in 2021 but Ukraine war demonstrates need for investment
Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2023 'For those of us who know war, this new "Cold" one is already running too hot' It always starts with words - threats, excuses, lies and false accusations, writes Paul Routledge, and it needs more than Boris bullsh** to sustain public support
The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023 Boris Johnson ramps up pressure on Sunak to pass his EU-defying protocol bill Ex-PM claims his legislation ‘fixes all the problems’ and refuses to say whether he would back compromise
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2023 Keir Starmer’s five ‘national missions’ mark a turning point for his Labour party Shrugging off his cautionary-turned-complacent approach, Starmer has finally offered a real glimpse into what a future Labour government might do
Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2023 Boris Johnson tells Rishi Sunak his law-breaking Brexit plan was better in bitter swipe Boris Johnson claimed the 'best way forward' was to press on with controversial legislation he tried to force through Parliament to allow the UK to rip apart the Brexit deal he signed without EU consent
The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023 Johnson urges Sunak to send fighter jets to Ukraine The former PM said it is ‘absolutely crucial’ the Ukrainians have the equipment they need to drive out Russian forces.