No10’s scientific advisers relied on unverified data from Wikipedia to help steer Britain through the coronavirus crisis in spring, an explosive new documentary has claimed. Members of the Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) admitted early virus modelling was based on figures from the online encyclopedia, which can be edited and managed by members … Read more
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 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 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
Drivers today let rip at Boris Johnson’s ‘Stalinist’ ban on new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 – warning rushing the transition is impossible and electric vehicles are still too expensive for ordinary Britons. The PM heralded a ‘green industrial revolution’ as he launched a ten-point, £12billion plan for the environment, saying it could create … Read more
Sales of new petrol and diesel cars are to be banned in 2030, Boris Johnson will announce today. Paving the way for an electric vehicle revolution, he is to unveil a ten-point, £12billion plan for the environment. It includes further investment in nuclear power, wind energy, domestic heating and cutting-edge technology such as carbon capture … Read more
Boris Johnson takes a coronavirus test despite having NO symptoms as Downing Street says it is ‘trialling’ rapid screening kits Boris Johnson has tested negative for coronavirus as he self-isolates in No10 The PM received a rapid test despite showing no symptoms of the disease No10 said that the lateral flow tests were being trialled … Read more
I’ve got one simple question – who’s in charge? Number 10 Downing Street is fast turning into Calamity Central, with the Prime Minister, six MP’s and two aides self-isolating after being ‘pinged’ by our ‘world beating’ Test and Trace app. There are bound be more casualties – it’s well known that Boris doesn’t wear a … Read more
Boris Johnson was today accused of doing the SNP’s work for them after he stormed that devolution had been been a ‘disaster’. The PM is facing the fury of unionists after the venting his frustration at surging support for independence north of the border – blaming Tony Blair for handing powers to Holyrood. A jubilant Nicola Sturgeon immediately … Read more
Health chiefs have warned families could be still banned from mixing even if lockdown is formally lifted on December 2 – as ministers admitted people will not know what is happening for weeks. Dr Susan Hopkins, a Public Health England director, suggested last night that the lowest level of restrictions could be upgraded, meaning that households … Read more