Boris Johnson‘s 10pm curfew on pubs and restaurants was based on ‘back of the fag packet calculations’ and not advocated by Sage, Government sources have claimed. Insiders said the tightening of coronavirus restrictions departed from the advice given by the Prime Minister’s top scientists and was not grounded in thorough research. Members of Sage, the … Read more
Boris Johnson is set to do whatever he can to ensure that families will be able to gather together for Christmas this year. The Prime Minister is believed to be considering mass-testing, a vaccine roll-out or a temporary break from the rule of six. Sources say that plans for up to three million daily coronavirus … Read more
Sadiq Khan has urged the Prime Minister to outlaw house visits for nine million people in London as part of lockdown measures to tackle rising Covid-19 infections. London has been placed on the national lockdown watchlist due to a spike in coronavirus cases and hospital admissions, with Government advisors warning the capital’s R rate may … Read more
Ex-Question Time host David Dimbleby calls Boris Johnson’s chief aide Dominic Cummings a ‘machine gun’ prepared to ‘massacre’ institutions including the BBC and judiciary – and even takes aim at ‘arrogant’ PM Mr Dimbleby, 81, said ‘there is something obnoxious’ about Dominic Cummings He also said politicians these days shy away from scrutiny and are … Read more
With something resembling a genial grunt, the Prime Minister urged his guests to tuck into lunch, Oxfordshire beef fillet with crispy shin, baby leeks and a rich gravy with the promise of marmalade bread and butter pudding to follow. ‘Enjoy it,’ he said before bellowing down the long dining table at Chequers: ‘Eat every scrap. … Read more
Rishi Sunak’s deputy denies Covid rift between his boss and Boris Johnson after Chancellor said ‘our lives can no longer be put on hold’ Treasury Chief Sec. Stephen Barclay insisted both men were working ‘in tandem’ Mr Sunak yesterday said the nation needed to learn to ‘live without fear’ Mr Johnson’s noticeable absence from Commons … Read more
Carrie Symonds has arrived back in chilly Britain after enjoying a luxury seaside retreat to Italy with baby Wilfred. Boris Johnson‘s fiancée battled the blustery weather in a red beanie hat as she left Downing Street by the back exit this afternoon. Earlier in the week MailOnline revealed Ms Symonds, 32, to be relaxing in … Read more
‘Does she need help with how to use the carrier?’ Carrie Symonds sparks questions after she wears five-month-old Wilfred facing forwards for a stroll in Lake Como Boris Johnson’s fiancee is on 5* Italian holiday at £600-a-night Lake Como hotel Carrie, 32, seen strolling along prom carrying five-month-old son in baby sling Several parents took to … Read more
Night clubs have opted to open their doors as early as 3pm while other venues have introduced drink deals from 10am in a bid to beat Boris Johnson‘s curfew. The Prime Minister’s decision to order pubs, bars and restaurants to close at 10pm came into force last night, leaving scores of venues across England missing … Read more
Furious senior Tories label Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance ‘Witless and Unbalanced’ as 40 MPs urge Boris Johnson to be ‘smart’ and give into demands for Parliament to get a vote on all new lockdown rules More than 40 Tory MPs backing plans to give Parliament vote on lockdown rules They want Government to … Read more