Sue Gray: Tory MPs angry over Labour job for Partygate probe chief PA Media By Paul Seddon Politics reporter Conservative MPs have expressed anger that Partygate investigator Sue Gray has been offered a job as Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff. The civil servant produced a highly critical report into lockdown parties under Boris Johnson… Continue reading Sue Gray: Tory MPs angry over Labour job for Partygate probe chief
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Isabel Oakeshott says Matt Hancock sent her a ‘menacing message’
Isabel Oakeshott says Matt Hancock sent her a ‘menacing message’ Getty Images The journalist behind the leak of messages Matt Hancock sent during the Covid-19 pandemic has said the former health secretary sent her a “menacing message” after their publication. In an interview with TalkTV, Isabel Oakeshott said she did not give Mr Hancock advance… Continue reading Isabel Oakeshott says Matt Hancock sent her a ‘menacing message’
Twitter goes down with users unable to view tweets
Twitter goes down with users unable to view tweets Reuters Thousands of Twitter users around the world are reporting issues as the social network suffers another outage. The Following and For you feeds – which display tweets on the platform’s homepage – instead carried a notice reading “Welcome to Twitter”. There were more than 5,000… Continue reading Twitter goes down with users unable to view tweets
Don’t create drama over Brexit deal, Rishi Sunak tells Tory MPs
Don’t create drama over Brexit deal, Rishi Sunak tells Tory MPs Reuters By Becky Morton & David Wallace Lockhart BBC Politics Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has urged his MPs not to create “another Westminster drama” as he sought to win their support for his new Brexit deal. He told backbench Tories to give the Democratic… Continue reading Don’t create drama over Brexit deal, Rishi Sunak tells Tory MPs
Windsor Framework: New Brexit deal about people of Northern Ireland, says Sunak
Windsor Framework: New Brexit deal about people of Northern Ireland, says Sunak This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News The new Brexit deal agreed with the EU is about “what is best for people in Northern Ireland”… Continue reading Windsor Framework: New Brexit deal about people of Northern Ireland, says Sunak
Northern Ireland Brexit deal: At-a-glance
Northern Ireland Brexit deal: At-a-glance Getty Images UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen have announced they have reached a new deal, aimed at fixing post-Brexit problems in Northern Ireland. The full details of their agreement have just been published, and we’re working to get you a… Continue reading Northern Ireland Brexit deal: At-a-glance
Twitter reportedly lays off 200 more employees
Twitter reportedly lays off 200 more employees Getty Images By Tom Gerken Technology reporter Twitter has laid off at least 200 staff in another round of cuts, according to reports in the New York Times. It said the tech giant had cut 10% of its current workforce, which it estimated at 2,000 people. This is… Continue reading Twitter reportedly lays off 200 more employees
Chris Mason: Brexit breakthrough is moment of political jeopardy
Chris Mason: Brexit breakthrough is moment of political jeopardy By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News “Let’s hope this is one of the last great rollercoaster moments of Brexit.” So said one government figure to me, anticipating an important moment today – but worldly enough to realise it’s not necessarily the end of the story.… Continue reading Chris Mason: Brexit breakthrough is moment of political jeopardy
NI Protocol: ‘Final talks’ due between Rishi Sunak and Ursula von der Leyen
NI Protocol: ‘Final talks’ due between Rishi Sunak and Ursula von der Leyen Reuters By Lauren Turner BBC News Rishi Sunak and the European Commission president are due to hold “final talks” on a new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland on Monday, Downing Street says. The prime minister and Ursula von der Leyen will meet… Continue reading NI Protocol: ‘Final talks’ due between Rishi Sunak and Ursula von der Leyen
Dominic Raab says he would resign if bullying claims upheld
Dominic Raab says he would resign if bullying claims upheld This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has said he would resign if an inquiry finds he has bullied civil servants. A senior lawyer is investigating eight complaints of… Continue reading Dominic Raab says he would resign if bullying claims upheld