Johnson turns truth on head over UK response to Ukraine refugee crisis When you stand up and deliberately mislead, call the worst the best, it all starts to sound a bit Putin-esque The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2022
Russian-born Tory donor given 'Knighthood' by San Marino in London ceremony Lubov Chernukhin, whose husband Vladimir served as deputy finance minister to President Putin before coming to the UK, was awarded the Award of St Agatha - one of San Marino's highest honours Daily Mirror · Mar 9, 2022
Fracking could start in Tory manifesto breach as PM reviews 'all options' in Ukraine war Boris Johnson was elected on a pledge to keep fracking banned - but Downing Street today refused to rule out breaking it as he looks at ‘all options’ in a Ukraine-Russia energy crisis Daily Mirror · Mar 9, 2022
Keir Starmer says PM’s ‘failed energy policy’ is causing bills to rocket Labour leader calls for investment in nuclear, renewables and insulation to cut reliance on Russian oil and gas The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2022
Boris Johnson says Putin has ‘singled out’ UK for ‘leading’ on global sanctions Laughter from Labour benches as PM says Britain ‘in the lead on global sanctions’ The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022
Fracking will be explored to improve UK’s energy security following Ukraine invasion, No 10 says New strategy to be set out by Boris Johnson next week will consider lifting ban on drilling for shale gas The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022
Johnson insists visa checks are necessary for Ukrainians fleeing war Boris Johnson said the paperwork was necessary to prevent ‘unscrupulous’ Vladimir Putin from exploiting the situation. The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022
Johnson rules out U-turn amid pressure to do more over cost of living crisis Prime Minister defends the financial help to deal with rising energy bills after Sir Keir Starmer warns the Government’s approach is a ‘total mess’. The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022
Boris Johnson urged to ‘take control of more humane approach’ to Ukrainian refugee crisis Boris Johnson’s defended the Government’s record Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2022
Boris Johnson cruelly refuses to U-turn and give more help with skyrocketing energy bills Boris Johnson told Keir Starmer "a U turn is the last thing we want" despite prices exploding - and the Ukraine-Russia war making it worse. In a rowdy PMQs he indicated an energy supply plan in the coming days will include new nuclear power stations Daily Mirror · Mar 9, 2022
Ukraine invasion: Why is Kyiv being likened to the ‘next Grozny’? Boris Johnson warns Vladimir Putin intends to ‘Grozny-fy’ Ukrainian capital The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022
PM Johnson says Britain will gain from accepting Ukrainian refugees Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Britain would gain from accepting refugees and that he expects hundreds of thousands of visas to be granted to people fleeing Ukraine amid criticism of his government for keeping strict entry requirements. Reuters · Mar 9, 2022
North Sea oil companies have 'more money than they know what to do with', says Keir Starmer The Labour leader renewed calls for a windfall tax on North Sea oil companies to help out consumers. Daily Record · Mar 9, 2022
PMQs falls silent as furious Tory demands Boris Johnson be more 'humane' to Ukraine refugees Boris Johnson faced criticism at PMQs for the tone of the UK response to helping desperate Ukrainians flee the Russian invasion Daily Mirror · Mar 9, 2022
Manchester Evening News · Mar 9, 2022 Boris Johnson urged to introduce windfall tax on energy firms to offset price hike Prices are set to rise by more than £600 next month.
The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022 Boris Johnson refuses extra help on energy, amid warnings of £1,000 spike due to Ukraine war ‘He must be absolutely out of his mind’: PM dismisses Labour call for windfall tax on power firms
The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022 Boris Johnson news: No 10 considers return of fracking in UK as energy prices soar Boris Johnson is looking at ‘all options’ to boost the energy supply in the UK
Reuters · Mar 9, 2022 Johnson says UK must have security checks as Ukraine calls for visa relaxation Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday Britain needed to carry out security checks on Ukrainian refugees, after facing calls to relax visa conditions for those fleeing relentless bombardment by invading Russian forces.
The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022 Boris Johnson urged to resist Tory pressure on fracking as PM ‘opens door to rethink’ Boosting renewables ‘quickest way to end dependence on Russian gas’, say campaigners
The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2022 PM does not think it makes sense to seal shale gas wells, minister says Business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng’s comments come as No 10 opens door to shift in UK position on fracking
The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2022 Kwasi Kwarteng tones down anti-fracking rhetoric after No 10 hints at U-turn – as it happened No 10 has not ruled out lifting the government’s moratorium on fracking, saying ‘all options’ would be considered
The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022 Donald Tusk calls out UK’s tiny Ukraine refugees contribution by quoting Boris Johnson The Polish politician oversaw Brexit talks as president of the European Council
The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022 Just one in five think PM kept promise during BLM protests to address racism More than half of ethnic minority Britons say they have experienced or witnessed racial abuse in the past year
The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2022 Boris Johnson creates new minister to deal with Ukrainian refugee crisis Succession of Tory MPs condemn Home Office for ‘dragging its feet’ over visa applications
Chronicle Live · Mar 8, 2022 UK to ban Russian oil over Ukraine war by the end of 2022 - but not gas Britain's use of Russian oil will be phased out by the end of this year after pleas from President Zelensky - but there was no ban on Russian gas imports, unlike the US