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Boris Johnson failed to win over rebel Tory MPs on Monday night with the promise of a retrospective vote on any move to amend the Brexit divorce deal. The Prime Minister said new laws to override the EU Withdrawal Agreement would “never be invoked” if a trade agreement was reached with Brussels. But a growing band of Tory rebels, who now include five former cabinet ministers and five other former ministers, said they would press ahead with plans to give Parliament the final say on whether Mr Johnson should have the power to break international law. Sajid Javid, the former chancellor, argued that breaking international law was a “step that should never be taken lightly” and said it was not “clear” why the Government wanted to do so. Mr Johnson opened the debate on the Internal Market Bill – legislation that would give him the power to override parts of the Withdrawal Agreement – by insisting it was merely a “legal safety net” to protect the integrity of the UK if the EU … [Read more...] about How Boris Johnson failed to sway Tory rebels over Brexit Bill ‘safety net’

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’

Deux défaites à des législatives partielles -  l'une dans une zone tenue depuis plus d'un siècle par les conservateurs -- suivies de la démission-choc du président de son parti conservateur ont érodé encore davantage l'autorité du Premier ministre britannique Boris Johnson, qui exclut de démissionner. Reconnaissant des résultats " difficiles ", Boris Johnson a promis vendredi d' " écouter " les électeurs mais s'est montré déterminé à " continuer " son travail à la tête du gouvernement. " Nous devons reconnaître que nous devons faire plus et nous le ferons, nous continuerons, en répondant aux préoccupations des gens ", a déclaré le Premier ministre depuis le Rwanda , où il se trouve pour un sommet du Commonwealth. Dans un cinglant revers pour le parti au pouvoir, les libéraux-démocrates centristes ont conquis leur bastion de Tiverton et Honiton , au sud-ouest de l'Angleterre, renversant par plus de 6 000 voix la majorité conservatrice. Le Parti … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson humilié mais déterminé à “continuer” après des défaites électorales

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’

By-election: Boris Johnson 'not listening' says Gale 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 has suffered a trio of bombshell losses in just hours as the Conservatives were defeated in two byelections last night. The Lib Dems stole Tiverton and Honiton in Devon, which the Conservatives had held with a huge majority. Meanwhile, Labour took back Wakefield, West Yorkshire, which it lost to the Tories at the 2019 General Election. The third loss came in the form of Conservative co-chair Oliver Dowden, who stepped down from his post, writing in his resignation letter that his fellow Tories were “distressed and disappointed”. Related articles … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson Autumn exit looms as ‘plots’ taking place ‘below surface’ — Tory insider

Boris Johnson: 'Another no confidence vote likely' says Davey 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 has faced a doubly damaging blow to his dominance after the Conservative Party lost both the Wakefield and Tiverton and Honiton by-elections . While Labour took the only recently turned-blue Wakefield, the Liberal Democrats overturned a 24,000-majority for the first time in Tiverton and Honiton's election history. Richard Foord, Tiverton and Honiton's new MP, beat the Tories' Helen Hurford by 6,144 votes. Related articles Top Tory Oliver Dowden RESIGNS in fury over by-election thrashing Brexit is at risk: There is now … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson tipped to call October General Election after by-election blow

Boris Johnson: 'Another no confidence vote likely' says Davey 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 Oliver Dowden awoke to the news that his Conservative Party had lost both the Wakefield and Tiverton and Honiton by-elections, and by 5:35am this morning, quit his role as Tory co-chair. Writing to Boris Johnson , he told the Prime Minister that the party “deserves better” after the “latest in a run of very poor results”. The Liberal Democrats beat the Conservatives’ Helen Hurford to clinch the Tiverton and Honiton by-election in Devon, where the Tories had enjoyed a majority of more than 24,000. The seat’s new MP, Richard Foord, received 22,537 votes in a result … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson teetering on edge as Dowden exit hints PM close to end: ‘Serious blow’

Northern Ireland Protocol: Mike McGrath discusses 'solution' 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 has put forward a different checking regime involving "red" and "green" lanes for different goods which the UK Government believes will fix the deadlock over trade through Northern Ireland . The British Government argues that goods that are coming to and staying within Northern Ireland pose no risk whatsoever to the EU single market, and have offered a "smart" solution to monitor trade which has been well-received by a tech start-up aimed at easing post- Brexit customs checks. Related articles British expats' driving nightmare: Spain … [Read more...] about ‘Tinder for trade’ Boris Johnson’s smart Brexit border wins backing from Irish tech guru

BORIS JOHNSON could be seen splashing around the hotel pool in Kigali early yesterday morning. Was he waving or drowning? Thursday night’s by-election meltdown stunned ministers and ripped open unhealed Tory wounds over BoJo’s leadership and his future as PM. Tory chairman Oliver Dowden dramatically quit in a dawn protest and ex-minister Lord Howard openly called on the Cabinet to dump BoJo. In a moment of madness last week I doubled my £5 wager on Boris surviving until Christmas. And despite his defeat in true-blue Devon and Red Wall Wakefield, I think my tenner is safe. For the moment. Angry Tories know another abortive leadership coup would destroy the party as a political force, perhaps for ever. Read More on Boris Johnson 'TURBO CHARGE' PM plots tax cuts to ease cost of living crisis after by-election bruising PRIMED AND READY Boris vows to 'get on with the job' after Tories suffer double defeat … [Read more...] about Will the Greased Piglet Boris Johnson slip free yet again? Don’t bet on it

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