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Carrie Johnson faces more scrutiny than spouses of previous PMs – Kwasi Kwarteng

But the Business Secretary said he did not think the reporting about Mrs Johnson was sexist

Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2022

PM’s Jimmy Savile comment ‘perfectly reasonable’, says minister

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng was asked about a debunked claim made by Boris Johnson against Sir Keir Starmer.

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2022

Carrie Johnson faces more scrutiny than spouses of previous PMs – Kwarteng

But the Business Secretary said he did not think the reporting about Mrs Johnson was sexist.

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2022

Kwasi Kwarteng: Boris Johnson’s comments about Jimmy Savile and Sir Keir Starmer were ‘perfectly reasonable’

Asked if he would have used the same words, Mr Kwarteng said: ‘I think it’s entirely legitimate... it depends what the context was’

Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2022

Not Inevitable that Johnson Will Go, UK Business Minister Says

British Business Minister Kwasi Kwarteng said on Sunday it was not at all inevitable that Boris Johnson would have to stand down, as he gave the prime minister his backing over a recent row about his conduct. Johnson has been engulfed in a state of crisis for around three months,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 6, 2022

Kwarteng says Johnson's Savile/Keir remarks were 'perfectly reasonable'

Mr Kwarteng said he was not saying Sir Keir had “personal blame”

Wales Online · Feb 6, 2022

Kwasi Kwarteng reportedly vetoed appointment of leftwing academic

Oxford professor Jonathan Michie was selected by an independent panel to be chair of a government-funded research body

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2022

Tory donor threatens legal action against Government and Penny Mordaunt

Alexander Temerko accused the trade minister of being the ‘biggest threat to security’ after she campaigned against the Aquind power cable project.

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2022

No 10 resisting investigation into ‘blackmailing’ of Tory critics of PM

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has said the allegations should be investigated.

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2022

Cabinet minister says claims of ‘blackmailing’ MPs should be investigated

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng could not rule out the allegation from a former Tory MP, but said it could be an attempt to ‘discredit’ ministers.

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2022