Johnson described Sarah Everard vigil as ‘some argy bargy’, Covid inquiry learns PM’s WhatsApp messages show he ‘felt odd’ to ‘bash the cops’ as Priti Patel gives evidence The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2023
Ex-home secretary admits ‘inconsistency’ in messaging over protests during Covid Dame Priti Patel gave evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry on Thursday. The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023
Johnson demanded ‘bigger fines’ be emphasised, note of ‘crushing irony’ shows The former prime minister had to pay a fixed-penalty notice for breaching lockdown rules. The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023
How Will Lewis went from a comp in Cricklewood to Washington Post CEO Lewis had been hoping to take over his old paper the Telegraph before the call came from DC, but abandoned his bid Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2023
Suella Braverman, Tory right standard bearer, again faces doubtful future Suella Braverman has proved a thorn in the Prime Minister’s side with her willingness to deviate from the Downing Street script. The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023
Humza Yousaf rejects claims he misled Holyrood over Covid WhatsApps in fiery FMQs FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has rejected claims he and his deputy misled Holyrood about WhatsApp messages during the Covid pandemic. The National (Scotland) · Nov 9, 2023
Who is Suella Braverman? Home secretary under pressure after accusing police of bias Outspoken Braverman has attracted criticism from her own party as well as the opposition The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023
Nadine Dorries’ bizarre new book — your guide to the highlights Boris Johnson’s No 1 fan hurls insults at Tories she claims brought her hero down The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023
Nadine Dorries book – your guide to the highlights Boris Johnson’s No 1 fan hurls insults at Tories she claims brought her hero down The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023
Sunak is ‘stooge’ put in place by Cummings, claims Johnson in Nadine Dorries book Former PM’s attack on Rishi Sunak is made in Dorries’s book The Plot: The Political Assassination of Boris Johnson The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2023
Dominic Cummings reveals he had emergency eye operation sparking wave of 'Barnard Castle' gags online The political strategist was rushed to Moorfields Eye Hospital on Wednesday following a routine eye check-up Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2023
Johnson takes aim at Sunak, warning Tories are ‘drifting to defeat’ Boris Johnson’s comments came in conversations with Nadine Dorries for her book on his downfall. The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
Boris Johnson says Tories ‘drifting to defeat’ in attack on ‘stooge’ Rishi Sunak PM moans to Nadine Dorries about ‘plot’ to oust him: ‘We could have kept the whole thing going’ The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
Top civil servant’s foul-mouthed attack on ‘lying’ Matt Hancock at Covid inquiry The inquiry also saw a message from Lord Sedwill to Simon Case saying Matt Hancock was ‘far up Boris Johnson’s a***’ The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2023 Working with Boris Johnson's 'feral' team was like 'taming wild animals' Working with Boris Johnson’s “brutal and useless” team was like “taming wild animals”, the two most senior civil servants who worked with…
Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2023 Top civil servant wanted Matt Hancock sacked as health secretary Lord Sedwill joked it was necessary to remove Matt Hancock to ‘save lives and protect the NHS’
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023 Top civil servant wanted Hancock sacked as health secretary Lord Sedwill joked it was necessary to remove Matt Hancock to ‘save lives and protect the NHS’.
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023 Johnson’s ‘brutal and useless’ team were like ‘wild animals’, top officials say The assessment came from Cabinet Secretary Simon Case and his predecessor Lord Mark Sedwill.
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023 Britain’s former top civil servant apologises for suggesting chickenpox-style Covid parties The former cabinet secretary acknowledged the remarks could seem ‘heartless and thoughtless’
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023 Covid inquiry hears more testimony about Johnson’s ‘brutal and useless’ No 10 Former civil service chief also says he did not trust Matt Hancock, the ‘over-promising’ health secretary
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023 Cobra meeting delayed over fears Hancock wanted to ‘make a splash’, inquiry told Ex-Cabinet secretary Lord Mark Sedwill told the Covid inquiry he was concerned the health secretary wanted a meeting ‘for communications purposes’.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2023 Tory peer called out for ignoring devolution at Covid Inquiry THE SNP president has called out a Tory peer who said Scotland “always wanted” to implement different Covid rules.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2023 Senior Tory deflects from horrific Boris Johnson comment with attack on Scotland A SENIOR Tory minister launched an attack on Scotland as he looked to defend comments made by Boris Johnson during the pandemic.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023 Claims and conspiracies, and pulling the trigger on Johnson: Dorries’ book tells all The Plot: the Political Assassination of Boris Johnson says a secretive Tory cabal brought down the ex-PM – and Rishi Sunak takes advice from ‘Dr No’
The National (Scotland) · Nov 7, 2023 Boris Johnson suggested injecting himself with Covid-19 live on television BORIS Johnson "wanted to be injected with Covid-19 on television" to calm public fears, the Covid Inquiry has heard.