Boris Johnson vows to make the UK the ‘foremost naval power in Europe’

Boris Johnson today vowed to once again make the UK the ‘foremost naval power in Europe’ as he said a £24 billion boost to the budget of the Ministry of Defence will ‘spur a renaissance of British ship building’.  The Prime Minister said the UK must not ‘curl up in our island’ and leave the … Read more

Boris Johnson’s plan to ramp up hydrogen reliance ‘may not be viable’

Boris Johnson’s plan to ramp up Britain’s reliance on hydrogen to heat homes faces concerns from experts who fear it ‘may not be viable,’ if rolled-out across the country – amid concerns fossil fuel companies are ‘overselling,’ the energy. The Prime Minister announced a 10-point ‘green industrial revolution, which he says will create 250,000 jobs … Read more

MPs urge Boris Johnson to extend relaxation of lockdown restrictions beyond Christmas

Boris Johnson was facing a growing Tory rebellion over lockdown last night, as MPs warned a relaxation of the rules could not be ‘just for Christmas’. The Prime Minister is due to announce plans next week for a fresh series of restrictions, which would come into force on December 2 when the national lockdown expires. … Read more

Boris Johnson will announce cash injection for our armed forces, as he pledges £16.5bn

‘The era of retreat is over!’ Boris Johnson will announce the biggest cash injection for our armed forces in three decades as he pledges to spend £16.5bn more on defence Prime Minister to promise to spend £16.5billion more on defence over four years Will be spent on ‘space command’ that could launch Britain’s first rocket … Read more

Why IS Boris Johnson launching green plan amid crisis?

Most people’s stress levels are pretty high at the moment. Some are worried about catching Covid-19. Others fear for their jobs. The uncertainties of Brexit are hovering over us. We don’t even know for sure whether we will be able to celebrate Christmas this year, though last night there were indications that households may be … Read more

STEPHEN GLOVER: Why IS Boris Johnson launching a grand green plan in the midst of a crisis?

Most people’s stress levels are pretty high at the moment. Some are worried about catching Covid-19. Others fear for their jobs. The uncertainties of Brexit are hovering over us. We don’t even know for sure whether we will be able to celebrate Christmas this year, though last night there were indications that households may be … Read more

Boris Johnson’s ‘green industrial revolution’ will take decades

Boris Johnson‘s ten-point ‘green industrial revolution’ will take decades to deliver, cost £48billion in wind farms alone and every home will need double glazing to make hydrogen heating work, it was suggested today. The Prime Minister launched a £12billion plan for the environment on Wednesday, saying it could create 250,000 jobs and significantly slash the country’s carbon … Read more

Boris Johnson facing growing Tory revolt over coronavirus strategy

Boris Johnson is facing a growing Tory revolt over coronavirus rules as senior Conservative backbenchers today demanded he set out a strategy to avoid a cycle of national lockdowns.  Tory MPs in the so-called Covid Recovery Group (CRG) cautiously welcomed the prospect of the Government loosening restrictions over the Christmas period.  But they warned that … Read more

Toy industry bosses urge Boris Johnson to add toy shops to the essential retail list

‘Don’t let Covid steal Christmas from children’: Toy industry bosses urge Boris Johnson to add toy shops to the essential retail list as festive season approaches Toy bosses have urged Prime Minister to add toys to the essential retail list  Called on Boris Johnson to ‘assist the UK toy industry’ and support families  Comes after retailers … Read more

Boris Johnson faces growing Tory revolt over coronavirus strategy

Boris Johnson is facing a growing Tory revolt over coronavirus rules as senior Conservative backbenchers today demanded he set out a strategy to avoid a cycle of national lockdowns.  Tory MPs in the so-called Covid Recovery Group (CRG) cautiously welcomed the prospect of the Government loosening restrictions over the Christmas period.  But they warned that … Read more