The Guardian view on the Northern Ireland election: an avoidable crisis Editorial: Power sharing is worth preserving, whichever party finishes ahead. But Boris Johnson seems set on making things worse The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2022
The Met’s pre-election pause in Partygate updates is a political act Letters: There is no requirement in electoral law that prohibits the publication of such information, writes Gerald Crawley; plus letters from Kevin Naghten, Geoffrey Lang and Tim Higginson The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2022
UK poised to sign eight 'mini' trade deals with US as Joe Biden snubs swift pact Trade Minister Penny Mordaunt said the UK was on the brink of signing a string of state-by-state trade deals as hopes fade of a wider agreement with Joe Biden's administration Daily Mirror · Apr 24, 2022
Jacob Rees-Mogg hints at police bias over Boris Johnson’s Partygate fine ‘You had Keir Starmer drinking a beer and Nicola Sturgeon not wearing a mask....the police didn’t mind about either of those’ The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2022
Boris Johnson condemns 'misogynistic' claims about Angela Rayner However the Prime Minister and culture secretary Nadine Dorries tweeted the exact same statement in response Manchester Evening News · Apr 24, 2022
Boris Johnson forced to condemn Tory ‘misogyny’ over Angela Rayner Basic Instinct ‘smear’ Prime minister ‘deplores’ sexist briefings by his ‘anonymous’ MPs – but no investigation will take place The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2022
Merseyside MPs rally to support Angela Rayner over 'provocation' slur The Labour deputy leader has been the target of 'sexism and misogyny' says one local MP Liverpool Echo · Apr 24, 2022
France and Germany could be doing more to support Ukraine, says UK minister Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky told a press conference in Kyiv that the UK, along with the US, was supplying the ‘biggest military aid’ Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2022
France and Germany could be doing more to support Ukraine – Dowden Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky told a press conference in Kyiv that the UK, along with the US, was supplying the ‘biggest military aid’. The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2022
Angela Rayner denounces Tory ‘smears’ about claims she ‘distracts’ the PM Boris Johnson has come to her defence, saying he deplores the misogyny directed at the deputy Labour leader. The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson join in condemnation of 'sexist' Tory smear on Angela Rayner Leading politicians leapt to the defence of Angela Rayner, although Boris Johnson's condemnation was replicated word for word by another cabinet minister. Daily Record · Apr 24, 2022
Tory party chairman Oliver Dowden admits local elections will be ‘challenging’ amid partygate scandal A YouGov poll has found that 78 per cent of the British public believe Boris Johnson lied about the parties scandal Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2022
Angela Rayner blasts Tories for 'vile lies' of Basic Instinct ploy to distract Boris Johnson Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner called out "desperate, perverted smears" from Tories who claimed she crosses her legs in the Commons to distract Boris Johnson Daily Mirror · Apr 24, 2022
PM ‘trying to undermine democracy to get away with failings’, Labour says MP Ian Murray said the Prime Minister and his party are ‘unfit to govern’ the UK, adding that defending him only ‘degrades’ democracy. The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2022 ‘Everybody’s ready for a change’: Labour losing grip on Sunderland Conservatives hope for local election gains, but voters’ views on Partygate may help Labour cling on
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2022 ‘A part of me died’: MP Jamie Wallis speaks out about rape trauma Tory MP calls for more support for victims, and confirms he intends to transition to living as a woman
Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2022 Boris Johnson hits out at ‘misogyny’ directed at Angela Rayner amid backlash over anonymous Tory remarks The Prime Minister took to Twitter on Sunday amid a growing storm over comments about Ms Rayner in a Sunday newspaper article
The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2022 Tory chairman says ‘quite a speculation’ to think PM will receive more fines Boris Johnson has already received one fine as part of a police probe into alleged parties held in No 10 during England’s Covid lockdowns.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2022 Angela Rayner hits out at ‘sexism and misogyny’ in politics Mail on Sunday accusation of ‘Basic Instinct ploy’ criticised by cabinet ministers and MPs across Commons
Daily Record · Apr 24, 2022 Ian Blackford claims it is still SNP 'intention' to stage 2023 independence referendum The SNP Westminster leader said it was a question of democracy whether MSPs in Holyrood would be allowed to stage a second referendum.
Wales Online · Apr 24, 2022 Angela Rayner lashes out at lie she uses Basic Instinct trick to distract Boris The national article has been heavily criticised
Daily Mirror · Apr 24, 2022 Tory claims Boris Johnson quitting would be 'damaging' as two thirds of Brits want him to go Conservative Party chairman Oliver Dowden admitted the upcoming local elections would be 'challenging' but tried to claim that Boris Johnson's departure would be 'dearly damaging' for the country
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2022 I need Boris Johnson to remain in power until the end of August I am probably the only champagne socialist hoping he hangs on, simply because I have too much good material riding on it
The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2022 Boris Johnson’s Partygate fine is more serious than a speeding ticket, Tory chair admits Oliver Dowden slaps down Brandon Lewis, who was ridiculed for comparison – admitting No 10 rule-breaking was ‘very serious’
Daily Record · Apr 24, 2022 Angela Rayner fury at 'sexist' Tory claims she uses her legs to distract Boris Johnson In a new low Tory MPs sparked an angry row on sexism by likening the deputy Labour leader to a fully-clothed version of Sharon Stone’s infamous film scene.