Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 59 of the invasion Zelenskiy warns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine just the ‘beginning’ as the Kremlin will push to capture other countries The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2022
Johnson warned Tories will be punished at the polls for Covid-breach parties Former Conservative minister Steve Baker said the electorate was furious with the Prime Minister for not following Government coronavirus rules. The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2022
The eight key bombshell claims in The Palace Papers Author Tina Brown recounts scandals, love affairs and betrayals that have plagued royal family over past three decades in new book The Palace Papers The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2022
The Palace Papers Review: Tina Brown’s latest book is a motherlode of delectable royal gossip The journalistic titan gives an amusing, and sometimes horrifying, glimpse of what the post-Elizabethan world might bring, writes Sean O’Grady The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2022
Holyrood blasts Northern Ireland Protocol changes as ‘unthinkable’ Neil Gray, Holyrood’s minister for Europe, has written to the Foreign Secretary asking for urgent talks. The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2022
Ukrainian PM sees war victory soon, despite UK's Johnson saying Russia could win Ukraine will be victorious in its war against Russia very soon, its prime minister said on Friday, after Britain's Boris Johnson said it remained a realistic possibility Russia could still win. Reuters · Apr 22, 2022
Ed Balls rules out political comeback for Labour in Wakefield byelection Former shadow chancellor says he has ‘no intention’ of putting himself forward to stand for the West Yorkshire seat The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2022
Ed Balls rules himself out of battling Wakefield by-election for Labour The former education secretary said he had ‘no intention’ of putting himself forward as the candidate. The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2022
Covid-19 infection rates continue to plummet across region Cases are continuing to drop in the region Manchester Evening News · Apr 22, 2022
Police issue fines for bring your own booze Downing Street party, reports say The police have reportedly started handing out fixed-penalty notices in relation to a staff drinks do during England’s first lockdown. Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2022
‘Bring your own booze!’: what happened at No 10 on 20 May 2020? Explainer: the British government reiterated Covid lockdown rules to the public – before staff headed to the garden The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2022
Fresh Partygate fines issued over lockdown event Boris Johnson attended, sources say The fines are reportedly related to a 20 May 2020 ‘bring your own booze’ lockdown event The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2022
Johnson leadership doubts resurface amid report of fresh Partygate fine at event he attended No 10 denies PM fined again as source says at least one new fine issued for 20 May party and Tory MPs reconsider his survivability The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2022
The Guardian view on Boris Johnson in India: flying into trouble Editorial: The UK PM ought to have taken greater note of Narendra Modi’s democratic backsliding and his refusal to speak out against the Russian invasion of Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2022 The ‘red wall’ and what it means for Australia’s election campaign Trans rights are part of the culture war repertoire overseas, but will Australians become irritated by the fixation on an issue they regard as completely confected?
The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2022 Johnson preparing to ‘fix’ Northern Ireland Brexit deal Proposed changes could provoke accusations from EU that UK is breaching international law
Daily Mirror · Apr 22, 2022 Boris Johnson could be ousted from No10 after crunch confidence vote, senior Tory warns Backbencher Tobias Ellwood, who chairs the Commons Defence Select Committee, said Boris Johnson will eventually be forced into a ballot showdown with Tory rebels
Daily Record · Apr 22, 2022 Met police hand out further partygate fines over Downing Street 'bring your own booze' event Reports are emerging that government staff have been informed by email that they will receive fixed penalty notices.
Daily Mirror · Apr 22, 2022 Ethics chief warns Boris Johnson's election watchdog plan is 'risk to democratic system' Lord Evans, who chairs the Committee on Standards in Public Life has warned Michael Gove plans to allow the No10 to set the "strategic direction" of the Electoral Commission could put our democratic system at risk
Daily Mirror · Apr 22, 2022 Boris Johnson says Britain could send tanks to Poland in bid to help Ukraine Boris Johnson has warned the war in Ukraine could continue until next year - and Russia could win. However, he revealed plans to
The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2022 Britain to reopen embassy in Kyiv, Boris Johnson announces PM says Ukrainian ‘fortitude and success’ mean UK can restore facility it closed before Russian invasion
Daily Mirror · Apr 22, 2022 UK will reopen its embassy in Ukraine from next week, Boris Johnson confirms The Prime Minister blasted the 'barbarism' of Vladimir Putin's forces and said vowed to send more artillery to Ukraine in a show of support.
The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2022 UK to reopen embassy in Ukraine capital Kyiv, Boris Johnson announces PM says Indians ‘want Russians out’ – but did not pressure Narendra Modi to change stance
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 22, 2022 Britain, India Call for Immediate Ceasefire in Ukraine India and Britain on Friday called on Russia for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced steps to help move New Delhi away from its dependence on Russia by expanding economic and defense ties. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told reporters that both sides discussed…
Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2022 Londoner’s Diary: Penguin bars causing a p-p-p-problem for PM BORIS JOHNSON has a lot on his plate at the moment, but it seems another photo is coming back to bite him. Last summer, the Prime Minister exchanged Penguin bars for Tim Tams with his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison as they posed for a photo-op after signing a post-Brexit trade…