Right, your starter for 10 (if not, God willing, for No 10). Will they be “Bamber” as in Gascoigne? Or “Judd”, as in snooker virtuoso Trump? “They” are world’s worst Churchill impersonator Boris Johnson and the Windrush scandal's very own Amber Rudd. The dwelling on a Brangelina-esque portmanteau is inspired by reports that a leadership ticket is imminent. We’ll tell you what’s true. You can form your own view. From 15p €0.18 $0.18 USD 0.27 a day, more exclusives, analysis and extras. Subscribe now The latest rumour concerning the small number of Tories (30 or 40, 50 at most) turning their minds to succeeding Theresa May hasn’t been officially confirmed by a categorical denial. But credible media outlets report that Bamber/Judd are close to forming what one calls, with no ironic intent, “a dream ticket”. What you’d have to ingest for the subconscious to crank out that dream would exhaust the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Amber Rudd, back away from Boris Johnson – the last thing world needs is a ‘Bamber’ Tory leadership
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Blair Says Boris Johnson May Beat Corbyn in Possible Election, Angers Twitter
Speaking to the Huffington Post, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair predicted an election victory for the Tories under former foreign secretary Boris Johnson if the Labour Party fails to part ways with the “revolutionary” politics of its leader Jeremy Corbyn. Following Theresa May's promise that she will stand down as the UK Prime Minister if parliament approves her Brexit deal, Blair said that Labour will have to counter Johnson's “right wing populism” if he wins the race to succeed May. READ MORE: Not Too Late for 'Real Change' to Brexit Deal — Ex-UK FM Johnson At the same time, he added that any Tory would have to be “certifiable” (crazy) in order to seek election under the “shadow of Brexit”. Johnson Hits Out at May’s Brexit Deal Blair spoke after Johnson referred to the book of Exodus in the Old Testament and the … [Read more...] about Blair Says Boris Johnson May Beat Corbyn in Possible Election, Angers Twitter
5 ways Boris Johnson savaged ‘suicide’ Brexit deal before his stunning U-turn
Boris Johnson tonight announced he would back Theresa May's withdrawal arrangement deal with the EU. It was a remarkable political turnaround - particularly if you've spent any time listening to the descriptions he has been spaffing up the wall. With one eye on the coming Tory leadership contest it is not hard to see why Boris might have had a sudden change of heart. So here are just some of the ludicrous ways Mr Johnson described the deal. He said it was a 'suicide vest' Tastefully, Boris Johnson attacked Mrs May's Brexit plan, saying she had "wrapped a suicide vest" around the British constitution and "handed the detonator" to Brussels. In the Mail on Sunday, the former foreign secretary said the Chequers deal was "feeble" and "pathetic". Home Secretary Sajid Javid then called for "measured language" to be used. That will sort it out Saj... He compared the deal to the Titanic Speaking in Belfast Mr Johnson likened Theresa May’s Brexit deal to the Titanic, warning that … [Read more...] about 5 ways Boris Johnson savaged ‘suicide’ Brexit deal before his stunning U-turn
Boris Johnson was paid £51,000 for one speech, MPs’ register reveals
Whatever the speculation about Boris Johnson’s political role since stepping down as foreign secretary, no one can doubt his ability to make money since returning to the backbenches, including, it has emerged, being paid more than £51,000 for a single speech. The latest register of MPs’ financial interests shows Johnson, who is paid nearly £23,000 a month for his weekly Daily Telegraph column, received £51,250 from the Irish firm Pendulum Events for a speech in Dublin. The previous register of interests showed that the digger manufacturer JCB had paid Johnson £10,000 three days before he gave a speech at its Staffordshire headquarters in which he repeatedly praised the company’s business acumen. JCB, which is owned by Anthony Bamford, a pro-Brexit Conservative peer and donor, is also paying the former Brexit secretary David Davis £60,000 a year to be an “external adviser”, that register showed. The most recent register shows … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson was paid £51,000 for one speech, MPs’ register reveals
Boris Johnson earned £51,000 for one speech, MPs’ register reveals
Whatever the speculation about Boris Johnson’s political role since stepping down as foreign secretary, no one can doubt his ability to make money since returning to the backbenches, including, it has emerged, being paid more than £51,000 for a single speech. The latest register of MPs’ financial interests shows Johnson, who is paid nearly £23,000 a month for his weekly Daily Telegraph column, received £51,250 from the Irish firm Pendulum Events for a speech in Dublin. The previous register of interests showed that the digger manufacturer JCB had paid Johnson £10,000 three days before he gave a speech at its Staffordshire headquarters in which he repeatedly praised the company’s business acumen. JCB, which is owned by Anthony Bamford, a pro-Brexit Conservative peer and donor, is also paying the former Brexit secretary David Davis £60,000 a year to be an “external adviser”, that register showed. The most recent register shows … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson earned £51,000 for one speech, MPs’ register reveals