Boris Johnson’s brutal lockdown tiers were approved by the Commons tonight despite a major Tory revolt at the ‘back of fag packet’ curbs, The new system was signed off by a margin of 291 to 78 and will come into force tomorrow after Labour opted to abstain, complaining the regime was not tough enough and … Read more
Boris Johnson pleaded with mutinous Tories to back the ‘compelling’ case for his new tiers today amid claims of back-room deals and promises. The PM struck a compromise tone as he opened the debate ahead of a crunch vote this evening, with up to 100 thought to be ready to rebel. In a key signal, … Read more
Sir Keir Starmer was accused of ‘playing politics’ in the middle of the pandemic after he ordered his MPs to sit out a crucial vote tonight on the rules that will replace lockdown. Labour will abstain on the Commons vote on whether to adopt the stiffened three-tier system wanted by the Government, a move that … Read more
Sir Keir Starmer has said Jeremy Corbyn‘s response to a damning report on anti-Semitism in Labour was ‘just about as bad as you can get’. The Opposition leader said he was ‘disappointed’ when his predecessor claimed the issue had been ‘dramatically overstated for political reasons’. It comes as the party’s deputy leader Angela Rayner has … Read more
Will Sir Keir’s biography find his Northern soul? Skeletons in the Labour leader’s closet will start rattling, writes ANNA MIKHAILOVA By Anna Mikhailova For The Mail On Sunday Published: 22:01 GMT, 28 November 2020 | Updated: 02:50 GMT, 29 November 2020 Skeletons in Sir Keir Starmer’s closet will start rattling with the news that several … Read more
Boris Johnson’s tier system rests in the hands of Sir Keir Starmer, MPs claim ahead of Commons vote Labour will decide tomorrow whether they will support the PM’s three Tier plan Sir Kier Starmer and his team will meet the Chief Scientist and Chief Medic The Tory Covid Recovery Group has 100 members on its … Read more
Sir Keir Starmer takes the lead with MoS poll putting Labour leader at 38% and Boris Johnson at 37% amid growing fears for the economy and nearly two thirds opposing ‘Save Christmas’ plan Labour overtakes the Conservatives for first time since in more than 18 months Deltapoll survey puts Labour on 38 per cent with … Read more
Jeremy Corbyn claims Keir Starmer reneged on deal to re-admit him to Labour party after anti-Semitism row… and he plans to prove it in upcoming legal case Mr Corbyn will attempt to establish staff from Sir Keir’s office attended meeting Former leader suspended from party after claiming anti-Semitism ‘overstated’ Sir Keir continued to withhold whip … Read more
Boris Johnson defended ‘steely’ Home Secretary Priti Patel over bullying claims today, accusing Labour of attacking her because she is successful. Opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer attacked the decision to keep Ms Patel, 48, in her post despite a critical report into her behaviour at the Home Office. The probe by Sir Alex Allan, finally … Read more
Keener than a terrier on two breakfasts, Jeremy Hunt got stuck into Matt Hancock: HENRY DEEDES watches another confrontation between the Health Secretary and his predecessor By Henry Deedes for the Daily Mail Published: 22:01 GMT, 24 November 2020 | Updated: 23:56 GMT, 24 November 2020 Borg v McEnroe; Prost v Senna. Coe vs Ovett. … Read more