Police Scotland U-turn after PM security plans named after fictional ‘fat, posh public schoolboy’

Police Scotland accused of calling plan to protect Boris Johnson ‘Operation Bunter’ after fictional ‘fat, posh English public schoolboy’ before U-turn over fears of a diplomatic incident The force drew up security plans for Boris Johnson when he goes to Scotland But ‘Bunter’ moniker was scrapped because of fears it would upset the PM Billy … Read more

Rishi Sunak is seeking tips from Boris Johnson’s political consultant Sir Lynton Crosby

Rishi Sunak is seeking tips from Boris Johnson’s election-winning ‘Wizard of Oz’ political consultant Sir Lynton Crosby ahead of battles over the Prime Minister’s spending plan Australian-born Sir Lynton was seen going in to Downing Street on Wednesday This triggered speculation that PM was consulting him about a summer shake-up But once inside Downing Street, … Read more

Plans to electronically tag burglars, robbers and thieves will see just 1,500 crooks monitored

Plans to electronically tag burglars, robbers and thieves will see just 1,500 crooks monitored – despite 1.5 million offences last year Plans to electronically tag serious burglars will see just 1,500 crooks monitored The flagship scheme was announced byPrime Minister Boris Johnson last week Sources said scheme would apply to criminals sentenced to 12 months … Read more

UK shoppers to save 20p per bottle on Australian wine under trade deal

Revealed: UK shoppers will save 20 pence per bottle on Australian wine when Britain’s new free trade deal with Canberra kicks in later this year The UK and Australia have struck a free trade deal to be rolled out later this year Deal will see tariffs slashed on Australian wine imports saving shoppers 20p It … Read more

Dilyn is constantly humping people’s legs in Downing Street, Boris reveals

Dilyn the Jack Russell is constantly humping people’s legs in Downing Street, Boris reveals – as he asks police dog handler for advice on how to contain canine ‘romantic urges’ Boris Johnson has complained about the ‘romantic urges’ of his and Carrie’s dog He moaned during visit that that Dilyn is ‘endlessly’ getting up ‘on … Read more

John Bercow joins expert panel on new online reality TV show Unicorn Hunters

Ex-Speaker John Bercow joins expert panel on new online reality TV show Unicorn Hunters which allows viewers chance to invest in next $1billion business John Bercow is set to join an expert panel on a new online reality TV show Ex-Speaker to sit with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and NSYNC’s Lance Bass They will front … Read more

PM insists ‘levelling up’ agenda WON’T hurt Tory heartlands

Boris vows to boost the Red Wall AND the shires: PM insists ‘levelling up’ agenda in the Midlands and North WON’T hurt Tory heartlands or make ‘rich areas poorer’ as he scrambles to ease nerves after by-election defeat to Lib Dems PM has insisted prosperous areas in South will benefit from spreading growth He said … Read more

Boris Johnson insists his ‘levelling up’ agenda will not leave southern voters out in the cold

Boris Johnson tries to reassure southern voters as he insists his ‘levelling up’ agenda will not leave them out in the cold PM will insist prosperous areas in the South will benefit from spreading growth  His speech comes amid Tory jitters over last month’s Chesham by-election   He will say Government’s success will hinge on whether … Read more

Foreign Office denies claims Joe Biden floated Barack Obama becoming US ambassador to the UK

Foreign Office denies claims Joe Biden floated Barack Obama becoming US ambassador to the UK Foreign Office denied Biden’s team floated Barack Obama as US ambassador Claims surfaced amid speculation over delay in appointing new representative Long-standing tensions between Boris Johnson and Barack Obama over Brexit  By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 11:31 … Read more

Ministers ‘hope bid to host the 2030 World Cup can help save the union’

Ministers ‘hope bid to host the 2030 World Cup can help save the union’ as Nicola Sturgeon pushes for Scottish independence Boris Johnson is pushing a joint British and Irish bid to host the 2030 World Cup The prospect has been boosted by Euros and response to Super League plan Government sources suggested World Cup … Read more