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Chris Bryant brings up Jimmy Savile in Boris Johnson analysis 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 Sky News presenter lashed out at the Labour MP for his comparison of Boris Johnson who is battling to remain in No 10 as his handling of the row over scandal-hit former deputy chief whip Chris Pincher became the latest issue to raise questions over his judgment. A humiliating apology from the Prime Minister was unable to prevent the departure of two senior ministers and potential leadership rivals, with both writing incendiary resignation letters. Mr Bryant said: "Remember when he did all that stuff about Jimmy Savile? Related articles Next Prime … [Read more...] about Kay Burley steps in after Chris Bryant makes bizarre ‘Jimmy Savile’ remark about Boris

Rishi Sunak follows Javid and resigns from Johnson’s Cabinet 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 Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid have both quit their ministerial roles today as Boris Johnson faces unending chaos in Downing Street. The pair have both cited privately being unable to support the Prime Minister after months of scandal including partygate and now the Chris Pincher misconduct. Related articles Sajid Javid resigns as Health Secretary in attack on Boris Johnson Boris Johnson LIVE: Tory civil war erupts leaving PM on brink Sajid Javid said in his statement that the British people "rightly expect … [Read more...] about Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid QUIT – statements in full as Boris battles chaos

Johnson returns to No 10 following Sunak and Javid resignations 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 Nicola Sturgeon twists knife as SNP brutally mock Boris after Cabinet resignation (Image: Getty / Twitter / The SNP) High profile cabinet ministers Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid resigned from cabinet this afternoon, sparking widespread calls for Mr Johnson's resignation. Taking the opportunity to hit the PM while he was down, the SNP swiped at the PM. Their tweet read: "Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid have resigned from Boris Johnson’s cabinet. "It’s time Boris Johnson finally realised the party is over." SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon later added her … [Read more...] about Sturgeon twists knife as SNP brutally mock Boris after resignations ‘The party is over’

Steve Barclay appointed as new Health Secretary by Boris 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 Tuesday evening was a staggering night in British politics as two high-ranking cabinet ministers resign along with a slew of Private Parliamentary Secretaries. Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid announced they were jumping ship in the early evening, creating a gaping hole in Boris Johnson's Government. But who has pledged their support for the Prime Minister, and who hasn’t? Related articles Boris Johnson LIVE: New Chancellor and Health Secretary named 'Poll position' Rishi tipped for Number 10 takeover while main riva... … [Read more...] about Cabinet divided: The 11 members still backing Boris – and who isn’t

Alistair Campbell shocked by Kay Burley's comment on Johnson 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 Sky News ' Kay Burley asked Alastair Campbell about the resignation of top cabinet minister, she unexpectedly told Alastair Campbell: "He's one the most successful Prime Ministers of this century." A baffled Mr Campbell exclaimed: "Sorry, did you just say that Boris Johnson is one the most successful Prime Ministers of this century? Mr Burkley hit back: "I did." Mr Campbell: "Based upon what?" Mr Burley cut him off saying: "He's achieved a majority." Related articles 'How can it be lawful?' Kay Burley skewers Sturgeon 'breaking the law' … [Read more...] about Alastair Campbell erupts as Kay Burley brands Johnson ‘one of the most successful leaders’

This looks like the endgame. A group of Cabinet ministers - including the new Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi - are planning to confront Boris Johnson this evening and tell him that he must step down as Prime Minister. The Telegraph understands that Brandon Lewis, the Northern Ireland Secretary, Grant Shapps, the Transport Secretary, and Simon Hart, the Welsh Secretary, are among those who are preparing to make the intervention . Mr Zahawi is also understood to be involved, with the push against the Prime Minister being coordinated by Chief Whip Chris Heaton-Harris. It comes as Mr Johnson continues to suffer a brutal wave of resignations. As this email was sent, 35 Tory MPs had left Government roles in the last 24 hours. Yet Mr Johnson told MPs at Prime Minister's Questions and the liaison committee that he intends to "keep going". Our live blog is your first point of call for breaking news. Our Government resignation tracker tells you who has quit and when they … [Read more...] about Wednesday evening UK news briefing: Cabinet ministers poised to tell Boris Johnson he must resign

Johnson returns to No 10 following Sunak and Javid resignations 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 But he insisted to allies the failed bid to force him out of Downing Street marked a “moment of liberation” that will allow his Government to pursue a true-blue Tory agenda to win the next general election. Mr Johnson was said to be in a “resolute and determined” mood and carrying on with “business as usual” following the extraordinary acts of disloyalty by the two senior ministers. Related articles Queen could be forced to jet back to London as Boris's Cabinet spirals Zahawi forces beleaguered Johnson to name him as Chancellor He … [Read more...] about PM’S BATTLE FOR SURVIVAL: Defiant Boris vows to FIGHT ON and SLASH taxes for millions

'Bye Boris!' MPs shout at Johnson as PMQs stream is cut short Sign up HERE for science breakthroughs in health, business and more that matter 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 Early this year, the Government had vowed to invest £100million in Britishvolt, a company that is currently building the UK’s first gigafactory in Northumberland. Through this project, the firm is set to create 3,000 jobs at the electric battery factory and over 5,000 in the associated supply chains. Despite construction work for the massive factory beginning in April, the Government has so far not upheld its promise to support the project, according to MP Ian Lavery of Wansbeck. Related articles Heat pumps scheme to hike bills by £100 a … [Read more...] about Boris ‘jeopardising’ UK’s first gigafactory as ‘not a single penny’ of £100m fund received

Nadhim Zahawi made Chancellor after Rishi Sunak resigns 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 understood to have wanted to appoint either Foreign Secretary Liz Truss to run the Treasury or Home Secretary Priti Patel , both of whom would have been willing to deliver rapid tax cuts in a bid to win back support from the Tory backbenches. But, it is understood that with both senior women in his government already pledging support Mr Johnson found himself in a stand off with Zahawi who was threatening to follow Rishi Sunak, the man he is now replacing, and former Health Secretary Sajid Javid out of the door. Sources have said that Mr Zahawi … [Read more...] about Zahawi forces beleaguered Boris to name him as Chancellor after Sunak’s resignation fury

A delegation of Cabinet ministers are set to meet Boris Johnson at No10 as he heads out of a car crash Liaison Committee meeting this evening to tell him to go. 'Men in grey suits' Welsh Secretary Simon Hart, grim-faced Transport Secretary Grant Shapps and Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis are set to tell the Prime Minister he had lost the confidence of his party. The revelation the PM knew about claims against “grope” accused MP Chris Pincher, then promoted him, then “forgot” he’d been told, was the last straw for many MPs. Chancellor Rishi Sunak and health secretary Sajid Javid led the way yesterday for a wave of Tory resignations . The doomed PM has seen dozens of his own MPs quit in 24 hours, including ministers, parliamentary private secretaries and trade envoys. Meanwhile, Tories have discussed changing the rules of no confidence votes - to force the PM out as soon as next week if he opts to squat in No10. In a day of feverish drama at Westminster the … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson leadership LIVE: Cabinet members queue up to tell PM he must quit