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28 minutes ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing An MP in the so-called red wall seat of Ashfield has withdrawn his support for Boris Johnson over the government's handling of the situation with former deputy chief whip Chris Pincher.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
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Ferne McCann shows off stunning ring days after announcing engagement to Lorri Hanes
Ferne McCann has shown of her huge engagement ring on the red carpet this evening just days after announcing her whirlwind romance had become an engagement. The 31-year-old former TOWIE star announced her engagement to Lorri Haines on Sunday, after the 30-year-old Dubai-based property developer got down on one knee and asked her to be his wife during a trip to France. And the newly engaged couple stepped out in public together this evening as they strutted their stuff at the premiere for the new Marvel movie, Thor: Love and Thunder. Just seven months after going public with their romance, the loved up pair beamed as they posed for the cameras. Ferne looked stunning in a figure hugging white gown which showed off her toned stomach with a cut out section at her midriff. The dress featured sequin detail across the shoulders and down the sleeves – the perfect compliment to the glittering rock on her left hand. Newly engaged couple Ferne McCann and Lorri Haines ( … [Read more...] about Ferne McCann shows off stunning ring days after announcing engagement to Lorri Hanes
Denise Van Outen goes Instagram official with new man in cute couple selfie
Denise Van Outen has gone Instagram official with her new beau, eight months after her heartbreaking split from her cheating ex fiance Eddie Boxshall . The Celebrity Gogglebox star, 48, went public with property developer Jimmy Barba at the 12th annual Grand Prix Ball on Wednesday (June 29) after the pair were reportedly set up by their mutual pal, All Saints singer Shaznay Lewis . Taking to social media the next morning, the mum-of-one was flooded with supportive comments from celebrity pals and fans as she introduced her new boyfriend to her 667,000 Instagram followers. In the collection of shots, Denise can be seen beaming alongside hunky Jimmy as they enjoyed the swanky bash amongst other pals and guests. Denise Van Outen is seemingly no longer a single lady ( Image: Instagram/ @vanouten_denise) The star has made things Instagram official with new beau Jimmy Barba ( Image: Instagram/ @vanouten_denise) The former West End star wowed in a … [Read more...] about Denise Van Outen goes Instagram official with new man in cute couple selfie
We’ve Never Seen Mars Quite Like This
When Corrine Rojas comes into work, Mars is waiting for her. She drives to the office, grabs a cup of coffee, and then pulls up the latest dispatches from Perseverance, a car-size NASA rover situated inside a crater in Mars’s northern hemisphere. Rojas, an operations engineer at Arizona State University, checks that the rover’s main cameras are working well, and that they took the shots scientists back home had asked for. Then, she basks in the wondrous sights of our celestial neighbor. “I am often the first person to lay eyes on photos from Mars taken by the rover,” Rojas told me. And Mars has been looking particularly good lately. That’s not to say that the planet has been working on its appearance; aside from the winds blowing around some dust, it has remained mostly unchanged for a few billion years . The difference is us, and particularly the Perseverance mission, which has captured some of the sharpest views of the Martian surface to date. The rover’s job is to search for … [Read more...] about We’ve Never Seen Mars Quite Like This
Ben Affleck receives surprise visit from daughter on LA set of Nike’s untitled movie
Ben Affleck is every inch a doting father as he recently spent quality time with his daughter Violet on LA set of upcoming Nike’s untitled movie. According to Daily Mail , Affleck, who will play the role of Nike’s co-founder Phil Knight in the movie, received a surprise visit from his 16-year-old daughter on Tuesday. In the photos clicked by paparazzi, the 49-year-old movie-maker could be seen wearing a light blue button-up shirt with light grey dress pants. The Argo star also sported an artificial hairpiece for the character while he completed his look with black dress shoes. The actor’s daughter, who he shares with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, donned a long, multi-colour frock with small buttons at the front. She accessorised her look with a straw bag and dark-rimmed eye glasses. Matt Damon was also present at the set as he is playing a second co-founder of the iconic fitness brand in the untitled movie. Damon looked handsome in a short-sleeved, grey collared shirt … [Read more...] about Ben Affleck receives surprise visit from daughter on LA set of Nike’s untitled movie
Elle Macpherson sends pulses racing with captivating photos
Elle Macpherson cut a glamorous figure as she was spotted in London after being trolled for 'editing' her snaps during PFW. She was at several Paris Fashion Week shows including Dior and ALAÏA. Following her jaunt to the French capital, Elle was seen arriving at the Eurostar terminal at Kings Cross St Pancras in London on Wednesday. The supermodel, 58, looked typically stylish in a red suede jacket and white jeans, which were embroidered with a gold cross print and left fans mesmerized with her unending beauty. Fans are blown away by Elle’s chic look as she styled her daytime attire with a white T-shirt and printed silk scarf, while she also added a pair of studded beige Birkenstocks. The mother of two completed her outfit with a pair of black aviator sunglasses and a selection of gold jewellery. On Monday, Elle joined A-listers Naomi Watts and Zoe Saldana at the Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week Dior show. Although she put on several stunning displays while in Paris, … [Read more...] about Elle Macpherson sends pulses racing with captivating photos
Spain set for Pamplona bull run after pandemic hiatus
Spain's San Fermin Running of the Bulls festival gets under way today for the first time in three years after COVID-related disruption. The event in Pamplona will begin with the traditional “chupinazo” firework blast at 12:00 CEST. It comes after dozens of animal rights activists dressed as dinosaurs and were chased by fellow activists through the streets of the city on Tuesday. Carrying signs reading "Bullfighting is Prehistoric", the protests were an attempt to highlight what they see as the animal cruelty involved in the event. "Bullfighting is the long ritualized execution of bulls and many tourists who come and do the bull-running don't actually realize that the same bulls they're running down a couple of streets with are later killed in the bull ring that day," said Chelsea Monroe, PETA senior digital campaign officer. But the demonstrations do little to dampen enthusiasm for San Fermín, which normally sees Pamplona's population of some 200,000 swell to around … [Read more...] about Spain set for Pamplona bull run after pandemic hiatus
Russians defy crackdown to find small ways of protesting Ukraine war
Despite Moscow's attempts to stem any dissent against its invasion of Ukraine, some Russians are continuing to protest -- even if it means facing draconian punishment for the most benign acts of opposition. Some have paid a heavy price for their acts of protest. In the early days of the war in February, authorities moved quickly to quash demonstrations, arresting people who marched or even held blank signs, balloons in the colours of the Ukrainian flag, or other oblique references to the conflict. Critical media outlets were shut down as the government sought to control the narrative. Political opponents were singled out by President Vladimir Putin or commentators on state-run TV. Russia cracks down on independent media during Ukraine invasion Russia's brain drain: War with Ukraine prompts tens of thousands to flee abroad Lawmakers rubber-stamped measures that outlawed the spread of "false information" about what the Kremlin called a "special … [Read more...] about Russians defy crackdown to find small ways of protesting Ukraine war
All the Tories brutally turning against Boris Johnson’s leadership as MPs ‘read last rites’
Shameless Boris Johnson has told friends he will "smash on" despite a string of resignations. The Prime Minister is said to have declared "I'm not going anywhere” despite Rishi Sunak , Sajid Javid and his Solicitor General all resigning last night. But MPs have other ideas - with a string of Tories from across the spectrum reading him the “last rites”. While the Cabinet are now mostly firm, the PM is being rocked by a string of junior resignations from government. Between 6pm on Tuesday and 2pm on Wednesday 21 MPs resigned from the government - nine ministers, nine parliamentary private secretaries, two trade envoys and one Tory vice chair. Back bench MPs across the spectrum, from moderate ex-ministers Chris Skidmore and Nick Gibb to culture war Red Wallers Jonathan Gullis, Tom Hunt and Lee Anderson, have charged over the top. For so many MPs, the revelation the PM knew about claims against MP Chris Pincher, then promoted him repeatedly, then “forgot” he’d been told, is … [Read more...] about All the Tories brutally turning against Boris Johnson’s leadership as MPs ‘read last rites’
Man ‘flees naked on motorbike after killing wife and baby with meat cleaver’
A man has been filmed riding naked on a motorbike on a motorway as he reportedly fled after slaughtering his wife and baby with a meat cleaver in Malaysia. Police found the bodies of a 26-year-old woman and a two-month-old boy in a house in Kampung Bakar Batu, Johor Bahru, on Monday. Both the wife and baby were discovered dead with slash wounds to their necks . And a video has emerged on social media showing a man appearing to flee the scene. A man is seen riding the motorcycle naked in the central lane of a three-lane carriageway baffling other motorists. Motorists looked on in surprise as the man rode naked in the central lane of the motorway ( Image: CEN) Then two hours later - following a tip-off from a member of the public - police reportedly arrested a 24-year-old man in Permas Jaya, around a 10-minute drive away from the crime scene. Officers also seized a red motorcycle and a meat cleaver. The female victim was named in reports as Hajar Nursyahirin … [Read more...] about Man ‘flees naked on motorbike after killing wife and baby with meat cleaver’