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GMB: Susanna Reid clashes with Rachel Reeves over Starmer 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 Shadow Chancellor joined Susanna Reid and Ed Balls outside Westminster on Wednesday where they debated the future of the Labour Party and Conservative Party in the wake of Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid 's bombshell resignations. As Rachel Reeves lambasted Boris Johnson 's leadership, Reid challenged her about Starmer's future as he has vowed to quit if Durham Police slap him with a fixed penalty notice. Related articles America’s Got Talent: Simon Cowell's favourite Golden Buzzer moment Why Didn’t They Ask … [Read more...] about Susanna Reid clashes with Reeves over Starmer’s future ‘Your leader has been toppled!’

Sunak and Javid resignations slammed by Keir Starmer 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 now the Labour Party is at risk of its own civil war after Remainers hit back at Sir Keir Starmer for rejecting the EU. It was widely thought that Labour’s stance on Brexit was one of the reasons why swathes of Red Wall seats turned blue in the 2019 general election. Related articles Chris Pincher by-election: Who would win if Tory MP resigns? Keir Starmer beergate: When we will know if Labour leader was fined Richard Hewison, leader of the Rejoin EU Party, slammed Labour and called its policy nothing more than empty wordplay. He said: … [Read more...] about ‘We’ve had enough’ – Labour risks civil war as Remainers attack new EU policy

Beleaguered Boris Johnson has vowed to stay on as the UK's prime minister after a flood of resignations left him clinging on to power. He was rocked by the resignation of Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak and health minister Sajid Javid within minutes of each on Tuesday. Facing MPs today, Johnson said “the job of a prime minister in difficult circumstances, when you’ve been handed a colossal mandate, is to keep going". What happened during PMQs? The debate was quickly switched to the events that had sparked the resignations: Chris Pincher. Johnson appointed him as deputy chief whip earlier this year, despite being aware of misconduct allegations against him. But some MPs have said they are more frustrated by the changing line from 10 Downing Street over what Johnson did and didn't know about Johnson. On Wednesday, Johnson said he acted swiftly after hearing the allegations against Pincher. Opposition leader Keir Starmer called his response pathetic and … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson vows to fight on despite a flood of resignations

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

Indyref2: Nicola Sturgeon announces date of referendum 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 As SNP floats another independence referendum under Ms Sturgeon's leadership, the First Minister said Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain QC had agreed to ask the Supreme Court to opine on whether the Scottish Parliament had the necessary powers to hold such an indicative vote . Related articles NEW poll reveals voters in Scotland REJECT Sturgeon’s indy push Could Keir Starmer ally with Nicola Sturgeon? On Tuesday, an 18-page reference intended to bring "clarity" to the table was submitted to the court. The Scottish Independence Referendum Bill, … [Read more...] about Sturgeon set for Supreme Court battle as SNP’s referendum plot to be put under microscope

Nadhim Zahawi arrives at Treasury in new role as Chancellor Sign up and receive our free daily stars from Russell Grant 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 Nadhim Zahawi has stepped into the role of Chancellor of the Exchequer from today after Rishi Sunak handed in his resignation. Zahawi has been a Member of Parliament for Stratford-on-Avon since 2010. But what is his net worth, and how does it compare to Rishi Sunak ? Related articles Prince Michael of Kent fortune laid bare Bob Ross fortune: Artist worth millions who made more art than Picasso Nadhim Zahawi is said to have an estimated net worth of up to £100million to Express previously reported. Updated records from Companies House … [Read more...] about Nadhim Zahawi net worth: How much is the new Chancellor worth compared to Rishi Sunak?

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

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 Mr Barclay had been the Prime Minister 's fixer in the Cabinet Office and is seen as a trusted pair of hands. The new Health Secretary made his name as his name as Brexit Secretary when he came in late in the Theresa May government to try to rescue the Brexit negotiations with the EU. While he was unable to make a deal he was praised for bringing some toughness to the talks after replacing Dominic Raab who had quit in frustration. Related articles Cabinet told to oust PM today as ministers look FURIOUS with Boris Sajid Javid resigns as Health … [Read more...] about Steve Barclay appointed as new Health Secretary just HOURS after Javid resigns

Boris Johnson has said he will "of course" still be prime minister tomorrow despite facing an avalanche of resignations from members of his government. Speaking at a hearing of the powerful Liaison Committee - which has a membership made up of parliamentary select committee chairs - the PM was told by SNP MP Angus MacNeil that the "game is up". Asked by Mr MacNeil if he would still be in place tomorrow, the PM replied: "Of course." Politics Hub: Boris Johnson on the brink as resignations continue Later asked by Labour's Darren Jones, chair of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee, how his week is going, Mr Johnson replied: "Terrific." Advertisement Mr Jones told the prime minister "on a very human level, you must know that it's in the country's interest for you to leave". The Labour MP said it was not "funny" for Mr Johnson to remain in power, telling the PM: "It is not a game." More on Boris Johnson Cabinet … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson says ‘of course’ he will be prime minister tomorrow at committee probe amid avalanche of resignations

Cabinet ministers, including the new Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi, are in Number 10 to tell Boris Johnson to resign. The delegation of senior politicians, which also included Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, Welsh Secretary Simon Hart and Policing minister Kit Malthouse joined Chief Whip Chris Heaton-Harris to tell the PM his position is untenable. New education secretary Michele Donelan, who was only appointed into the role last night following Nadhim Zahawi's elevation to chancellor, is also understood to have been among the group in Number 10 calling for the PM to resign. Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates understands the group delivered a "final ultimatum" to Mr Johnson, saying "you go or we do". Politics Hub: Chief whip inside Number 10 with ministers - follow live Advertisement International Trade Secretary Anne Marie Trevelyan was also seen entering Number 10, as well as his loyal Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries, and our political … [Read more...] about Cabinet ministers in Number 10 to tell Boris Johnson to quit