Grant Shapps has apologised after “inadvertently” airbrushing Boris Johnson out of a photo on social media. The Business Secretary was accused of removing the ex-prime minister from a snap with the Virgin Orbit aircraft taken back in June 2022, and posted again ahead of its launch from Cornwall. In the now-deleted tweet, Shapps wrote on Twitter: “The … Continue reading Why Grant Shapps removed Boris Johnson from a Virgin Orbit photo
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2022 UK government crisis now has 2 Wikipedia pages
Photo by vectors icon on Pexels.com With the Conservative government seemingly in a never-ending hellish cycle of crises, the online encyclopedia now has two separate entries for “UK government crisis” to differentiate the two in 2022. Earlier this year it was the turn of then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson to put the UK through the first … Continue reading 2022 UK government crisis now has 2 Wikipedia pages
Penny Mordaunt joins the race for British PM
International Trade Minister Penny Mordaunt has announced she is standing to become the next Conservative Party leader and prime minister. The Portsmouth North MP announced her bid for the leadership on Sunday morning, making her the ninth candidate to put their name forward. In a video promoting her candidacy, she said: "Our leadership has to … Continue reading Penny Mordaunt joins the race for British PM
Where is Boris Johnson hosting his lavish wedding party?
Boris and Carrie Johnson are no longer planning to host a wedding party at Chequers, which was reportedly to be held at the property despite the British Prime Minister entering his final days in office as caretaker leader. The pair married in a low-key, private ceremony at Westminster Cathedral last year. A small group of … Continue reading Where is Boris Johnson hosting his lavish wedding party?
Boris forgot about Chris Pincher allegations
Boris Johnson forgot he had been directly told an investigation was held into Chris Pincher’s behaviour, No.10 has claimed. The prime minister is under mounting pressure over his decision to appoint close ally Chris Pincher to the job of deputy chief whip. Downing Street’s explanation has changed over the course of the last five days. A … Continue reading Boris forgot about Chris Pincher allegations
Boris Johnson says Vladimir Putin is ‘evil’
Vladimir Putin is “evil”, Boris Johnson said as UK ministers stepped up their personal attacks on the Russian president. “I think that what he has done is evil,” the Prime Minister told GB News at the NATO Summit in Madrid. Asked if Putin himself is evil after Russia's invasion of Ukraine this year, Mr Johnson … Continue reading Boris Johnson says Vladimir Putin is ‘evil’
Tory MPs send in letters of no-confidence in Boris Johnson
Tory MPs Tobias Ellwood and Anthony Mangnall have called for the resignation of Boris Johnson today, with both revealing they will send in letters of no-confidence in the Prime Minister’s leadership of the Tory party. Photo by Artem Beliaikin on Pexels.com Ellwood, who is MP for Bournemouth East and chair of the Defence Select Committee, … Continue reading Tory MPs send in letters of no-confidence in Boris Johnson
Boris to visit Russia-Ukraine region amid crisis
According to a report from the Independent, United Kingdom's Prime Minister Boris Johnson will visit the Russian-Ukraine region in the coming days in an effort to "ramp up deterrence [and] avoid bloodshed" amid growing concerns. Bioris Johnson The report details that Johnson will "accelerate diplomatic efforts" during his trip and speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin … Continue reading Boris to visit Russia-Ukraine region amid crisis
Can Tory MPs vote out the PM and pick a new one?
Several senior Tories have called for the removal of Boris Johnson as prime minister and leader of the Conservative Party. Boris Johnson It follows allegations that he and his staff at 10 Downing Street broke Covid rules by holding parties. For Mr Johnson to be forced from office, Conservative MPs need to bring about a … Continue reading Can Tory MPs vote out the PM and pick a new one?
UK under pressure over vulnerable Afghans left behind
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday praised the “colossal” effort to airlift civilians from Kabul, as U.K. troops and diplomats flew home after the two-week mission, ending 20 years of British military involvement in Afghanistan. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson In a video message, Johnson praised the “colossal exertions” of British troops engaged in … Continue reading UK under pressure over vulnerable Afghans left behind
Boris Johnson: Taliban should not be recognised as Afghan government
Nobody should bilaterally recognise the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday, adding it was clear that there would be a new administration in the country very shortly. "We don't want anybody bilaterally recognising the Taliban," Johnson said in an interview clip, urging the West to work together on Afghanistan through … Continue reading Boris Johnson: Taliban should not be recognised as Afghan government
Boris Johnson expecting second child with wife, Carrie
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expecting his second child with wife Carrie Johnson. The expectant mum, 33, announced the news on her private Instagram page last weekend, and will welcome a baby boy or girl into the world in December. Carrie uploaded a picture of a blue baby’s pram along with a heartfelt caption, … Continue reading Boris Johnson expecting second child with wife, Carrie
UK Prime Minister speaks against racism in English football
People have different opinions about the England football team’s decision to take the knee to oppose racism before matches this summer. Some England fans have booed as it was happening, while others remained silent, or applauded. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson After racist abuse was directed at members of the England team when they lost the Euro 2020 final, the … Continue reading UK Prime Minister speaks against racism in English football
Boris insists UK must learn to live with the virus
Britain plans to scrap laws requiring face masks and social distancing later this month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed Monday, even as he acknowledged that lifting the restrictions will drive surging coronavirus cases higher. Boris Johnson Johnson said legal controls will be replaced by “personal responsibility” when the country moves to the final stage of … Continue reading Boris insists UK must learn to live with the virus
Why Boris will delay June 21 lockdown
BORIS Johnson is set to delay lockdown lifting “freedom day” to July 19 after cases of the mutant Indian strain exploded by 240 per cent in just a week, The Sun can reveal. Boris Johnson Under plans drawn up to be announced on Monday, a two-week review will be included meaning Covid restrictions could be dropped on … Continue reading Why Boris will delay June 21 lockdown
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