Sleaze, U-turns and falling polls behind push for vote on Johnson’s future Anger over partygate is not the only factor behind declining support for the Prime Minister among his own MPs. The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022
Starmer calls on Tory MPs to vote against Johnson in the ‘national interest’ The Labour leader said the Prime Minister has lost the trust of the public and that he has made a ‘big mistake’ by trying to cling onto his job. The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022
Johnson faces crunch vote on his leadership following partygate revelations Boris Johnson’s fate is in the hands of Tory MPs after dozens of them demanded a confidence vote. The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022
Boris Johnson faces no confidence vote by Tory MPs Sir Graham Brady said he has received the number of letters from Conservative MPs needed to trigger a vote. The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022
Ben Stokes revels in ‘special’ victory in first Test as England captain Stokes’ reign got off to a winning start as New Zealand were beaten by five wickets in an entertaining contest at Lord’s The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2022
Queen missing from Pageant royal box but revellers hope for balcony appearance Millions are taking part in patriotic street parties, picnics and barbecues on Sunday. The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2022
Anti-monarchy group hopes jubilee is ‘last hurrah’ for big royal events Republic said it hopes the monarchy will be abolished by the time Prince George is on the throne. The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022
Crowds on The Mall celebrate ‘once in a lifetime’ moment during Jubilee parade Thousands have travelled from all over the country to join the festivities in central London on Thursday. The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022
Where and when can I watch the Platinum Jubilee celebrations? Trooping the Colour, a service of thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral and Platinum Party at the Palace concert are all being televised. The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022
How Elizabeth became Queen watching baboons at sunrise from Kenyan treetops It was February 6 1952 and the 25-year-old princess and her husband the Duke of Edinburgh were in the African country on a Commonwealth tour. The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022
The Queen’s relationships with her 14 prime ministers Her first premier was Sir Winston Churchill and her most recent is Boris Johnson. The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022
Queen’s Birthday Honours recipients ‘reflect monarch’s qualities’ Author Sir Salman Rushdie, actor Damian Lewis and broadcaster Clare Balding were among the well-known faces recognised in the Platinum Jubilee list. The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2022
Victory in Wakefield poll could spell end of Boris Johnson, says Labour Candidate Simon Lightwood was joined at Ossett Cricket and Athletic Club by shadow minister Lisa Nandy. The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2022
‘Sharp fall’ in number who think Government not doing enough on cost of living There has also been a small increase in support for the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, following his announcement of more help. The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2022
Evening Standard · Jun 1, 2022 Two million Britons have long Covid, ONS reveals Around 3.1% of the British population are suffering symptoms persisting for more than four weeks
The Independent UK · May 31, 2022 Covid-19 weekly deaths in England and Wales lowest since summer 2021 It follows sharp falls in the number of infections and hospital patients.
The Independent UK · May 29, 2022 Up to 200 celebrities to sing national anthem to the Queen in pageant finale The monarch’s 70-year reign is being celebrated during a special four-day bank holiday weekend, starting on Thursday.
The Independent UK · May 29, 2022 Government ‘dragged kicking and screaming’ to act on cost of living – Labour Labour’s chairwoman Anneliese Dodds criticised the ‘frustrating’ lack of measures to tackle the causes of the crunch and not just the symptoms.
The Independent UK · May 28, 2022 Fans vow to ‘make Paris a nightclub’ if Liverpool win Champions League final A carnival-like atmosphere has swept the streets of the French capital
The Independent UK · May 28, 2022 Fans vow to ‘make Paris a nightclub’ if Liverpool win Champions League The Reds are playing Real Madrid in the French capital.
The Independent UK · May 27, 2022 Liverpool fans converge on Paris ahead of Champions League decider Supporters without tickets can watch the clash with Real Madrid from a fan zone in the French capital.
Evening Standard · May 27, 2022 British Transport Police become first force to arm volunteer officers with Tasers Home Secretary Priti Patel last week announced plans to give special constables powers to use the electroshock weapons.
The Independent UK · May 26, 2022 British Transport Police to arm volunteer officers with Tasers Home Secretary Priti Patel last week announced plans to give special constables powers to use the electroshock weapons.
The Independent UK · May 26, 2022 Afghans ‘largest group’ fleeing to the UK by crossing the Channel – figures Out of 4,540 people detected arriving by small boats in the first three months of 2022, 24% were Afghan nationals according to the Home Office.
The Independent UK · May 26, 2022 Asylum claims hit near 20-year high as backlog of cases soars There were 55,146 asylum applications in the UK in the year to March.