After more than three months gathering dust and moths in a cupboard, the UK’s red carpet was unrolled yesterday. For the first time since lockdown began in March, Britain had a visitor, a proper one – a head of state no less. The arrival of President Emmanuel Macron of France might not have been quite … Read more
A minister admitted last night he knew he was saving a Tory donor tens of millions of pounds in approving a £1billion property scheme. Robert Jenrick faces claims of ‘cash for favours’ over his dealings with former newspaper tycoon Richard Desmond. He over-ruled the local council and a planning inspector a day before the introduction … Read more
Who was this cheery chap arriving in the Commons with a nod and a wink and a cheery ‘wot ho’? Why, it was Robert Jenrick, Minister for Housing, Communities and Local Government. Or the current minister, at any rate. His cheeks were flushed peony pink, his brow a frown-free zone. As he waited for departmental … Read more
Labour has demanded an investigation into Downing Street’s links to a lobbyist involved in a controversial £1billion property development. Boris Johnson has defended Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick – after he approved the planning application from a Tory donor. The Prime Minister himself has denied impropriety after it was revealed that the lobbyist Richard Patient had … Read more
Graffiti vandals attack Robert the Bruce statue in Scotland branding him a ‘racist king’ Monument at Battle of Bannockburn site, Stirling, was found covered in graffiti Writing on statue said that ‘Robert was a racist’ and white paint also read ‘BLM’ The vandalism at the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) site has sparked outrage It … Read more
Many thought the rumours were a silly hoax – until they heard it on the news. Others had already made a beeline for the waterfront just in case. By the time council contractors arrived at Poole Quay on Thursday to explore the removal of one of the town’s best-known landmarks, a posse of residents was already … Read more
Billionaire property developer Richard Desmond gave Tories £12k two weeks after his plans got the go-ahead from Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick Richard Desmond donated £12k to Tory party fortnight after plans got go ahead Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick unlawfully approved Desmond’s scheme Tower Hamlets Council previously rejected his plan to build 1,500 homes Only 21 per … Read more
‘We bumped into Robert De Niro at lunch!’ Retired cricketer and singer Mark Butcher reveals his best holiday memories Mark Butcher recalls an incredible couple of weeks he spent on Peter Island The cricketer reveals his earliest holiday memory – Butlin’s in Bognor Regis He adds that the best hotel he has been to is the ITC … Read more
Why have we been told that we must keep two metres from others to stop the spread of coronavirus? Why not one metre? Or three, for that matter? This question might sound slightly academic, as most of us are sensible enough to understand the importance of keeping safe and separating a couple of metres from … Read more
Robert Bathurst has hit out at actors who ‘mumble’ while filming and has admitted it has become ‘taboo’ for directors who pull them up on it. The Cold Feet star, 63, has weighed in on the mumbling row during his latest column in the The Oldie magazine and revealed his own experience. Robert told of how he … Read more