Train strikes latest: 'Public is behind us' claims RMT Lib Dem-Labour ‘pact’ could sink Tories Teacher strike would be unforgivable, says Zahawi PM to tell Prince Charles: I'm proud of Rwanda migrant plan PM fails to deny Carrie was considered for Foreign Office job Ukraine war: Russia 'destroys army fuel tanks' L ord Frost has criticised Boris Johnson as he accused the Prime Minister of making “factually incorrect statements” about employment levels in the UK. The former Brexit minister said he wished Mr Johnson “would not say things like that which are obviously not true” in reference to a claim made by the PM that there are more people in work now than before the pandemic. Speaking at an event hosted by the UK in a Changing Europe think tank this morning, Lord Frost said: “I wish he would not say things like that which are obviously not true, making factually incorrect statements. "But in the end it’s for the Prime Minister’s own party and … [Read more...] about Lord Frost accuses Boris Johnson of making ‘factually incorrect statements’
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Boris Johnson faces Cabinet battle over defence spending
Boris Johnson is resisting public pressure from his own Defence Secretary and the head of the Army to increase military spending amid a Cabinet split over future funding. On Wednesday, the Prime Minister will say that the UK is spending 2.3 per cent of GDP on defence as he arrives at a Nato summit to agree an international push into eastern Europe to ward off the threat from Russia. At the gathering in Madrid, Mr Johnson will call on other member nations to “dig deep” and increase spending targets beyond the current level of two per cent of GDP. But his rallying call threatens to be undermined by the opposition of two senior Cabinet ministers over his refusal to increase Britain’s own budget, as well as concern that he is planning to breach a manifesto commitment to link military spending to inflation . The Telegraph can reveal that Downing Street intervened to water down calls for higher defence expenditure from Ben Wallace in a speech delivered on Tuesday. Mr Wallace, the … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson faces Cabinet battle over defence spending
Boris Johnson at odds with British Army chief as he defends cuts to troop numbers
Boris Johnson has insisted the UK’s armed forces are the “right size” after calls from the head of the Army to reverse planned troop cuts in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said on Tuesday it is “wrong to focus solely on the numbers” after General Sir Patrick Sanders said it would be “perverse” to press ahead with a planned cut of almost 10,000 personnel . The row comes as Ben Wallace, the Defence Secretary, announced Britain would commit an extra 2,000 troops to defend Estonia under Nato plans to defend Eastern Europe against a Russian attack . An existing battlegroup of around 900 soldiers will be permanently increased to Brigade strength - although not all units are expected to be based in the Baltics at the same time. The 2,000 troops include the continuation of a temporary deployment sent to Estonia after the Ukrainian invasion , plus another 1,000 new troops at Nato’s disposal . In total, 3,000 will be … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson at odds with British Army chief as he defends cuts to troop numbers
Boris Johnson: Endless scrutiny of my character is driving people nuts
Boris Johnson appeared to blame Tory rebels for the party’s double by-election defeat, saying voters are "fed up" of hearing about how he "stuffed up". He said he "respectfully" urges Conservative MPs to concentrate on debating policies and plans that will tackle the cost-of-living crisis and improve people's lives rather than criticising his leadership. Speaking in Kigali, the Rwandan capital, where he is attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Chogm), he said the "endless" scrutiny of his character is "driving people nuts" . His remarks came in the wake of a bruising 24 hours which saw Liberal Democrats win Tiverton and Honiton, the biggest by-election defeat in history in terms of the size of majority overturned, and Labour regaining the Red Wall seat of Wakefield. No government has suffered two by-election losses in a single day since 1991 . Moments after the results were announced on Friday morning, Oliver Dowden, the Tory chairman, quit – the … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson: Endless scrutiny of my character is driving people nuts
Boris Johnson says ‘I won’t have psychological transformation’ after poll hell
Boris Johnson rejects calls for ‘psychological transformation’ Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info While on an official visit to Kigali, Rwanda, Boris Johnson faced a hammer blow on Friday after suffering a major defeat in the Wakefield and Tiverton and Honiton by-elections, which saw opposition parties Labour and Libdem take over the two constituencies. While LibDem snatched Tiverton and Honiton, Labour took Wakefield in a blow to Boris Johnson’s standing within the Conservative Party . The byelections were seen as another test for Boris Johnson following Partygate and the disastrous local election results where the Conservative Party lost three Tory … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson says ‘I won’t have psychological transformation’ after poll hell
‘Turning into Thatcher figure’ Boris Johnson a threat to Tories for ’20 years’ if removed
Boris Johnson could become 'Thatcher figure' says Vine panelist Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Christopher Hope, associate editor of The Daily Telegraph, speaking on the Jeremy Vine show, said there would be “huge problems” if the Tory Party decided to get rid of Mr Johnson . He said the PM was a proven “election winner” and if he were to be relegated to the backbenches, he would become a “commentator” and would “undermine” the Government in power. Ayesha Hazarika, columnist and political journalist, said such a suggestion was ridiculous, predicting that Mr Johnson would be “straight back on the after dinner circuit” if he was forced to resign as PM because … [Read more...] about ‘Turning into Thatcher figure’ Boris Johnson a threat to Tories for ’20 years’ if removed
Letters: If Boris Johnson won’t accept the by-election verdict, then Tory MPs must force him out
SIR – Boris Johnson was very happy to receive the credit for his party’s success in the 2019 general election, but is not prepared to accept the blame for the two disastrous by-election results just suffered . Those members who did not support him in the recent vote of confidence have the solution in their hands. They should advise the Chief Whip that they will be abstaining in all parliamentary votes until he resigns. They would be doing the country a great service. Donald Sutherland SIR – I commend this explanation of integrity to the Prime Minister. It is taken from the leadership handbook of the Rifles Regiment. “Integrity is the value without which one cannot be a true leader of men. It means that a leader must be genuine and utterly sound, be honest to himself and others and have no trace of hypocrisy. It involves taking responsibility for things that are his fault. It means not betraying a trust, even when it may now be an accepted part of civil society’s culture … [Read more...] about Letters: If Boris Johnson won’t accept the by-election verdict, then Tory MPs must force him out
Boris Johnson calling a snap General Election would be ‘very unwise’
Boris Johnson denies MPs are 'plotting' to remove him as PM Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Boris Johnson ’s Conservative Party suffered two losses as Labour regained control of Wakefield and the Liberal Democrats overturned a 24,000-majority in Tiverton and Honiton. Following on from the results , former leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Vince Cable suggested that a General Election could be held in October. Related articles Boris Johnson health: PM taken to hospital as Raab forced to step up Time to stop meddling EU! Truss rallying cry as she plots to DEFY bloc He told Express.co.uk : “It's quite possible that an … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson calling a snap General Election would be ‘very unwise’
Boris Johnson’s tumultuous love life and numerous children laid bare: ‘Not commenting!’
Boris Johnson's leadership will be a 'slow death' says Neil Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Prime Minister Boris Johnson is under increasing pressure after the Conservative Party suffered crushing defeats in two by-elections last week. The electoral thrashing led to Conservative Party co-chair Oliver Dowden's resignation. Mr Johnson’s time in politics has been marred by various controversies, including those surrounding his personal life. This has largely taken the form of his numerous relationships and children. Related articles Raab REJECTS Indy demands ' Don't have the RIGHT! We are the people!' Sergei Lavrov’s furious … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson’s tumultuous love life and numerous children laid bare: ‘Not commenting!’
Boris Johnson ‘greased piglet’ and can ‘wriggle out’ of trouble: ‘Don’t count him out’
Boris Johnson: Rebels 'gunning' for PM criticised by Scully Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Prime Minister is scrambling to make sense of what a double bill of by-election defeats means for his future. On top of this, Boris Johnson also has to deal with the resignation of one of his closest allies, Oliver Dowden, who at 5:35am this morning decided to leave his post as Tory party co-chair. In a letter to Mr Johnson, he wrote: "We cannot carry on with business as usual, somebody must take responsibility. Related articles Tory rebels to axe Boris with Sunak 'next to QUIT' Brexit is at risk: There is now proof of a Labour - Lib … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson ‘greased piglet’ and can ‘wriggle out’ of trouble: ‘Don’t count him out’