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Business leaders have accused Boris Johnson of squandering a post-Brexit opportunity to slash red tape and taxes as the cost of living crisis threatens to plunge the country into recession. Executives and Tory donors attacked the Prime Minister for his "awful" and "half-hearted" efforts at reform after inflation surged to a 40-year high and the Bank of England warned that the country is on the brink of a prolonged downturn. Michael Spencer, a billionaire City tycoon who has given millions of pounds to the Conservative party, said: “So far there has been no rolling back of unwanted and useless Euro regulations and restrictions. It has been an awful wasted opportunity.” It came as British consumer confidence plunged to the lowest in at least half a century, driven by the escalating cost of living crisis. GfK’s consumer confidence index, which has run since 1974, has plunged to an all-time low of -40 in a move that may presage a recession. It surpassed a previous nadir of … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson accused of squandering Brexit dividend

Boris Johnson ’s dad is keeping his ties to the EU after taking up French citizenship. Stanley Johnson, 81, was famously an impassioned Remainer, despite his son being the face of the Brexit campaign. But he’s recently renounced his views, writing that leaving the EU was ‘probably a good idea’ after all. He also said he found the bloc’s response to the war in Ukraine disappointing, but he made sure to get his European citizenship first. Mr Johnson, from Cornwall, started his application to ‘reclaim’ his identity as a Frenchman last November. His links to to the country come from his French mum, Irene Williams. Typically, the descendants of French nationals cannot claim nationality if they have been in a different country for more than 50 years. But people can still get citizenship if they can prove ‘concrete ties of a cultural, professional, economic or family nature’. Mr Johnson, who is fluent in French, reportedly demonstrated this in his application. … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson’s former Remainer dad becomes a French citizen

Expert believes 'Boris can survive whatever' 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 will not receive an additional partygate fin e as the police have decided to conclude the partygate investigation. In light of the announcements and the attention now shifting to Sue Gray's full report, GB News presenter Paul Hawkins jokingly pointed out the Prime Minister "can probably survive whatever Sue Gray report throws him”, considering the police investigation outcome. Political reporter Bill Bowkett also reacted to the police’s decision and openly dismissed the possibility of any “leadership challenge” inside the government, at least among Tory MPs. … [Read more...] about ‘Boris WILL survive whatever Gray has’ Ousting threat shut down with partygate inquiry end

The prime minister's father Stanley Johnson has said he is "absolutely delighted" after securing French citizenship. The 81-year-old, who voted to remain in the EU in the 2016 referendum unlike Boris Johnson who was a figurehead for the Vote Leave campaign, said he is pleased to retain a tie with the bloc. The PM's father, who is also a former member of the European Parliament (MEP), said his son responded to the news with one word: "Magnifique." Politics Hub: Ministers prepare for 'stomach churning' partygate report - live updates France's justice ministry confirmed Mr Johnson, whose mother was French, secured the dual nationality on Wednesday after originally applying last November. Advertisement "This decision only regards Mr Stanley Johnson and does not extend to his descendants," a statement said. The prime minister's father said: "I'm absolutely delighted and have no idea at what level this decision was taken but I do think it was a … [Read more...] about Stanley Johnson: PM’s father secures French citizenship