Jair Bolsonaro is filmed in foul-mouthed rant in cabinet meeting

An expletive-filled video of Brazil‘s far-right president Jair Bolsonaro raging at his enemies has sparked outrage in the country as it battles the world’s second-largest coronavirus outbreak.  Brazilian media counted 31 presidential swear words during the two-hour cabinet meeting, in which Bolsonaro called two governors who imposed lockdowns a ‘piece of s**t’ and a ‘pile … Read more

STEPHEN GLOVER: If there were more scientists in Cabinet, they might not swallow what boffins say 

Follow the science. It has become a mantra for Boris Johnson and senior ministers throughout this crisis. There are variations. One of them is: ‘We are guided by the science.’ Sometimes it’s ‘the best scientific advice’. Rather as in the Star Wars movies when the goodies constantly say ‘May the force be with you’ to … Read more

Boris Johnson chaired full cabinet meeting after return to work social distancing pushed to limit

Boris Johnson was on top form as he stormed back into Downing Street and chaired a ‘full’ cabinet coronavirus meeting in person to the wry smiles of ministers, sources said yesterday.  The Prime Minister, 55, ditched Zoom despite appeals from advisers to avoid appearing in person and walked confidently into a packed cabinet room for … Read more

Cabinet ministers were warned last year about a coronavirus pandemic

Cabinet ministers were warned last year about a coronavirus pandemic, told it could come in three waves, kill 65,000 people and cost £2.35TRILLION Report was signed off by the chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance  The National Security Risk Assessment presented last year has been leaked The recommendations included stockpiling personal protective equipment  Here’s how … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Boris Johnson and Cabinet split over lockdown

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is resisting calls to end lockdown early because coronavirus has ‘floored’ him and left him ‘tentative’, Tory sources claimed last night. Cabinet ministers are divided over whether to prolong lockdown in a bid to avoid a potentially catastrophic second wave of infections, or to lift it and ease the economy out … Read more

Cabinet battles over easing lockdown restrictions amid warnings of exponential second wave

Ministers are split over whether to start easing lockdown restrictions amid concerns of a second wave of new coronavirus cases if freedoms are restored too soon. While Boris Johnson recuperates at his countryside retreat, Chequers, a clear fissure has developed in the Cabinet over the timeframe for easing the measures imposed by the Prime Minister … Read more

Boris takes back control: Prime Minister gives Cabinet directions from Chequers

The Prime Minister has taken back control at the helm and is giving directions to ministers from Chequers in an attempt to lead the UK out of the coronavirus crisis. Boris Johnson, who is currently recovering from coronavirus at the country retreat, has told Downing Street aides that he has set his sights on returning before … Read more

Cabinet chaos on coronavirus lockdown amid warnings over economic death toll

Ministers fear Britons will not obey instructions to lift the coronavirus lockdown when the time comes despite the risk of lasting damage to the economy, it was revealed today. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has moved to quash the idea of an imminent loosening, with the UK now facing restrictions until at least May 7. But … Read more