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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

July 06, 2022 - 12:33 BST Kelly Clarkson is taking the summer off from her show and in the meantime is becoming an expert in homeware For the first time since she was sixteen, Kelly Clarkson has revealed that she will be taking a much-needed break from The Kelly Clarkson Show to enjoy a lengthy summer rest. MORE: Kelly Clarkson opens up about the impact her divorce had on her career And what better way to spend the summer than taking on new challenges? Kelly has always been a house junkie since establishing her homeware line with Wayfair over two years ago, and for the company's 20th anniversary, she has released yet another immaculate collection. The since you've been gone singer posted a stunning image of the ideal garden set-up for summer on Instagram writing, "Let the patio-party season begin! If you have as many reasons to celebrate as I do (hello @Wayfair 20th Anniversary!!!), my home collection will help keep the … [Read more...] about Kelly Clarkson has reason to celebrate as she shares exciting personal news away from her show

Eamonn Holmes has labelled the press office at ITV a ‘ministry of lies’ after his exit from the broadcaster, while opening up on the rivalry between GB News and Good Morning Britain . On Wednesday afternoon, Eamonn won the prize for news presenter at the 2022 Tric Awards, beating his fellow nominees Clive Myrie , Stephen Dixon and Victoria Derbyshire . During his speech, the 62-year-old warned GMB that the competition between channels was heating up, telling the audience, which included his wife, ITV presenter Ruth Langsford: ‘Good Morning Britain we’re coming for you.’ Having announced his move to GB News in December last year, a month after his departure from This Morning was revealed, Eamonn told Metro.co.uk and other media in the Tric Awards winners’ room that in his view, ‘ITV have been telling lies about me’, and he was ‘just putting the record straight’. Dubbing ITV’s press office ‘the ministry of lies’, he emphasised: ‘I did not resign from ITV, ITV … [Read more...] about Eamonn Holmes dubs ITV press ‘ministry of lies’ after exit and is convinced GB News will overtake Good Morning Britain

As a dog owner, it's important to keep an eye on your pet's behaviour as sudden changes could suggest something is wrong with them. And their body language is always a good place to start - especially their tail position. The RSPCA has put together a guide to help owners "recognise important body language signals and get to know how their dog is feeling". If you're ever concerned about your dog's behaviour - or think something might be wrong with them - contact your vet for advice on what to do. Sign up to our TeamDogs newsletter for your weekly dose of dog news, pictures and stories. A happy dog A dog will have a relaxed or wagging tail when they're happy ( Image: Getty Images/Cavan Images RF) If your dog has a relaxed body posture, open mouth, ears in their natural position, eyes in their normal shape and a wagging tail then they're in a good mood. When in a happy mood, a dog might be more inclined to play with their owner or other dogs - and … [Read more...] about Dogs’ tail positions explained and what they reveal about their mood

Yazmin Oukehllou reportedly cried "help me, help me, my friend is dead" as the reality star bravely got help following the car accident in Turkey that tragically killed Jake McLean. The Only Way Is Essex star Yaz, 28, is said to have pulled herself from the overturned Mercedes car with a bleeding arm to get help following the tragic car accident. An injured Yaz climbed through 'thorny bushes' through a steep bank, where the car had landed, to wave down passing cars nearby, according to an official who told MailOnline. A man then pulled over to help Yazmin, whose arm was bleeding, and called emergency services who tried to save Jake McLean, who tragically died in the accident. Yazmin Oukhellou bravely screamed for help after getting out of the wrecked car, which crashed in Turkey ( Image: INSTAGRAM) TOWIE star Yaz is said to have screamed 'help me, help me my friend is dead' as she sought help from cars passing by ( Image: yazminoukhellou/Instagram) … [Read more...] about Yazmin Oukhellou cried ‘help me my friend is dead’ as she bravely got help after crash

Texas Governor Greg Abbott 's pricey border initiative is reportedly under investigation by the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) for alleged civil rights violations. The investigation was first reported by The Texas Tribune and the nonprofit news organization ProPublica, which said that they had obtained state records. The report, for example, mentioned one letter—which noted a "formal investigation" by the DOJ of Operation Lone Star—that was allegedly sent last Friday by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to Texas' attorney general. The department's deputy general counsel wrote in the letter that the DOJ was looking into whether people who were arrested as part of Operation Lone Star were facing "differential and unlawful conditions of confinement based on their perceived or actual race or national origin," the Tribune and ProPublica reported. Abbott has repeatedly criticized President Joe Biden for what he calls "open border policies." He even bused migrants this … [Read more...] about Greg Abbott’s pricey border operation probed for civil rights abuse: report

July 06, 2022 - 18:00 BST The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations continue this month as a special exhibition, Platinum Jubilee: The Queen’s Coronation, opens on Thursday, 7 July The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebration continues this week with the exciting news that a new display at Windsor Castle opens to the public on Thursday, 7 July. Called Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation , it will include portraits, photographs and even Her Majesty’s dress and jewellery from the 1953 event. MORE: The Queen travels with close companion back to Windsor after enjoying private break Designed by Sir Norman Hartnell, who also designed the Queen's wedding gown, the 96-year-old monarch's Coronation dress was created in the finest white duchesse satin , with floral embroidery, encrusted with seed pearls, sequins and crystals, and will be on stunning display in St George's Hall, the largest room in the Castle. Loading … [Read more...] about The Queen’s exciting news revealed as she opens Windsor Castle home to the public

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 said leaving Number 10 would not be the ‘responsible’ thing to do, given the challenges facing the country. The prime minister has been badly wounded by a wave of resignations from senior colleagues and junior ministers calling for him to step down. Reports suggest a delegation of Cabinet ministers – said to include Grant Shapps and Brandon Lewis – are heading to Downing Street to tell him he should quit . Michael Gove is thought to have already done so . Mr Johnson appeared before the Liaison Committee on Thursday, during which he was confronted with one of his own past quotes about leaders who cling to power long after they have lost all authority. Labour MP Darren Jones challenged the PM: ‘”When a regime has been in power for too long, when it has fatally exhausted the patience of the people, and when oblivion finally beckons – I am afraid that across the world you can rely on the leaders of that regime to act solely in the interests of … [Read more...] about Boris says it wouldn’t be ‘responsible’ for him to leave Number 10

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