Boris Johnson today warned that the UK must ‘work fast’ on a Roosevelt-style ‘New Deal’ to stop coronavirus plunging the UK into a Great Depression. In a rallying cry to the British people, the PM said he would turn on the spending taps and ‘build, build, build’ to kickstart the economy. Defying mounting fears about spiralling … Read more
Boris Johnson gives the EU three months to seal a Brexit trade deal as face-to-face talks resume in Brussels The UK and the European Union are in currently talks over a Brexit trade deal UK PM Boris Johnson has set a deadline of three months to conclude the talks UK chief Brexit negotiator David Frost … Read more
Boris Johnson will today promise a ‘New Deal’ to rebuild Britain. As a major English city is plunged back into a local lockdown, the Prime Minister will pledge to ‘build, build, build’, bringing forward a massive programme of public works. He will say Britain can ‘not just bounce back, but bounce forward – stronger and better … Read more
Boris Johnson today vowed to keep splashing the cash despite mounting government debt as he insisted the coronavirus crisis can be an ‘opportunity for change’. The PM said he will ‘double down’ on investment in ‘levelling up’ the UK, comparing the effort to Franklin D Roosevelt’s New Deal following the Great Depression in the US … Read more
Keir Starmer challenged Boris Johnson to a press-up competition today after the PM demonstrated his prowess on the Downing Street carpet during an interview. The Labour leader joked that they should have a contest as he confirmed that he can also pass the strength test. Asked by Piers Morgan on GMB whether he could do a press-up, … Read more
Boris Johnson praises ‘incredible service’ of Sir Mark Sedwill as he dodges questions over whether he was forced out in power struggle with Dominic Cummings – amid claims PM is hunting for a Brexiteer to run civil service Boris Johnson has praised Mark Sedwill amid claimed he was forced out of job Sir Mark is … Read more
Boris Johnson pledges £2billion to rebuild Britain’s crumbling schools and make them ‘fit for the future’ A ten-year strategy will be launched with £1bn to rebuild 50 schools across UK Further £560m has been released to fund programme of refurbishment in 2020 And £200m spending has been brought forward to fund repairs at colleges By … Read more
Labour’s Keir Starmer OVERTAKES Boris Johnson to become the nation’s favourite to be prime minister as Downing Street is rocked by coronavirus and Tory donor ‘cash-for-access’ row Sir Keir is now on 37 per cent, with Mr Johnson on 35 per cent, Opinium found Won plaudits for swift action on alleged anti-Semitism by sacking Corbynite … Read more
Mr Motivator! Boris Johnson wants the nation to get fit to beat coronavirus in new anti-obesity drive that could include more gastric bands – as he says he is ‘as fit as a butcher’s dog’ and does PRESS-UPS in his office The Prime Minister is drawing up plans to speed up the battle against obesity … Read more
It’s The Untouchables strategy. ‘When he asked Rebecca Long Bailey to stand down, Keir wasn’t thinking about the Jenrick scandal,’ an ally of the Labour leader reveals. ‘But in hindsight the comparison is stark. It’s like that old Blair line: Keir is leading his party, Boris is following his. He couldn’t sack Cummings, and he … Read more