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'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

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

Published 28 minutes ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing An MP in the so-called red wall seat of Ashfield has withdrawn his support for Boris Johnson over the government's handling of the situation with former deputy chief whip Chris Pincher. Lee Anderson said he had stayed loyal since being elected in 2019. But the Conservative MP said giving Mr Pincher the job, having been told about earlier inappropriate behaviour, was "not a good appointment". "I cannot look myself in the mirror and accept this," he added. Mr Anderson highlighted the initial denial that the prime minister had been told about earlier allegations and then the change in the government's position to state that Mr Johnson simply forgot. He added: "It is my belief that our PM has got all the big decisions right and guided us through the most difficult time in my lifetime and I have always backed him … [Read more...] about Lee Anderson: Red wall Tory MP withdraws support for Boris Johnson

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

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

There's one question on everyone's mind - is Boris Johnson going to resign as prime minister? The PM has been hit by a scandal that has seen the resignations of his chancellor and health secretary , and more than 30 other MPs in less than 24 hours. The same question swirled following the publication of the Sue Gray report - but Mr Johnson vowed to keep going. Politics Hub: PM answering questions now as Gove tells him to go - live updates Today, Boris Johnson insisted that 'of course' he will be still be prime minister tomorrow . Advertisement But will the Chris Pincher scandal be the one that prompts the PM to call time on his premiership? Sky's political team give their thoughts. 'The game is up' Sky's political editor, Beth Rigby, said she has been told a delegation of three cabinet ministers - Zahawi, Hart and Lewis have made it clear to the chief whip that it's time for the PM to go. Beth has also been told that this trio … [Read more...] about Will Boris Johnson resign as prime minister? Sky News politics team tell us what they’re hearing

BORIS Johnson has been hit by a full-scale Cabinet coup with senior Ministers plotting to oust him TONIGHT. A delegation of top Tories including new Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi is preparing to tell the embattled PM the game is up. In an assassination attempt with echoes of Thatcher's removal, several Cabinet members lined up in No10 to demand he quits. It came after 38 Tory MPs including a slew of Ministers today resigned in protest at the PM's battered leadership, which has spiralled since the Chris Pincher scandal. Mr Johnson remains defiant and insisted at the Liaison Committee this evening he will "of course" be PM by tomorrow. But Cabinet Ministers including Zahawi, Grant Shapps and Simon Hart are taking matters into their own hands. They are waiting for Mr Johnson to arrive back in No10 - to show him the door. On a dramatic day : The PM remained defiant and slapped down repeated calls to quit Sajid Javid delivered a devastating resignation speech … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson could resign TONIGHT as Cabinet line up to beg him to quit after 38 MPs walk out

Sajid Javid caused fresh humiliation for Boris Johnson this afternoon as he explained in detail why he no longer had faith in the embattled prime minister. The former health secretary sensationally quit alongside Chancellor Rishi Sunak yesterday, sparking a wave of resignations that has pushed the government to the brink of collapse. In a statement in the House of Commons, Mr Javid insisted he is ‘not a quitter’ but he could not stand by Mr Johnson after it emerged he appointed Chris Pincher as a deputy chief whip despite knowing about sexual misconduct allegations against him. He suggested it was the final nail in the coffin after standing by the PM during partygate and other scandals, saying: ‘Treading the tightrope between loyalty and integrity has become impossible.’ Mr Javid told MPs: ‘Despite what it might seem, I am not one of life’s quitters. ‘I did not quit when I was told that boys like me don’t do maths, I didn’t quit when old school bankers said I … [Read more...] about ‘I’m not a quitter – but enough is enough’: Sajid Javid’s resignation speech in full

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