Mr Hunt’s Cabinet colleague, Penny Mordaunt, added to the pressure on the Prime Minister, stating that she is unapologetic about the need for the UK to reduce taxes. Speaking at the Centre for Policy Studies, Mr Hunt introduced a new “public sector productivity review,” which is expected to provide results by the autumn. The Chancellor …
Lord Hague expressed his disapproval of the public feud between Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson regarding the former prime minister’s resignation honors list. The former leader of the Conservative Party described it as an “unseemly business” and not a pleasant sight to witness two prime ministers engaging in such a public dispute. Sunak claimed that …
Sir Keir Starmer has challenged Rishi Sunak to immediately call for a general election, citing the Prime Minister’s loss of control amidst Tory conflicts surrounding Boris Johnson’s resignation honours list. During Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons, the leader of the Labour Party emphasized that the public is suffering the consequences of having …
A group of seven Conservative Members of Parliament (MPs) have publicly expressed their intention to vote against the report on Mr. Johnson. The MPs in question are Simon Clarke, Ms. Dorries, Brendan Clarke-Smith, Paul Bristow, James Duddridge, Mark Jenkinson, and Jacob Rees-Mogg. The privileges committee determined that Mr. Johnson should have been aware that Covid …
Boris Johnson has issued a comprehensive statement critiquing the Privileges Committee’s report on partygate. In his nearly 1,700-word statement, Johnson describes the findings as “deranged” and “beneath contempt”. The committee’s report, which followed a 14-month investigation, was released on Thursday. The Prime Minister expresses his skepticism towards the Privileges Committee’s intentions, citing warnings he received …
Below are the significant findings from the investigation into partygate. Ninety-day Suspension The privileges committee determined that if Boris Johnson had not resigned as an MP, he would have faced a 90-day suspension. This unprecedented penalty would have triggered a recall petition, leading to a by-election in his Uxbridge and South Ruislip seat. The committee …
Researchers have discovered that flowers possess an intriguing ability to detect the presence of bumblebees and respond by emitting a burst of fragrance to enhance their appeal to these insects. This finding sheds light on the impact of bumblebees’ electrical charges, which were known to aid in pollen transportation. Prior to this study, the specific …
In a separate statement, he emphasized that Sir Bernard must provide an explanation for his actions to his own committee, allowing his colleagues to investigate and ultimately leading to his resignation. These last-minute interventions are likely to cast doubt on the committee’s credibility in the eyes of Mr. Johnson’s supporters. The former Prime Minister urged …
The popular television show, Spitting Image, has featured a variety of well-known personalities such as Tyson Fury, RuPaul, Vladimir Putin, Elon Musk, and Ian McKellen. During its prime in the 1980s and 1990s, the show garnered 10 Bafta awards and two Emmys. The portrayal of John Major as a completely grey figure who dined on …
Rishi Sunak has revealed that he refused to comply with Boris Johnson’s request to overrule the House of Lords Appointments Commission (HOLAC) in his resignation honours list. Speaking at London Tech Week, the Chancellor stated that he was asked by the Prime Minister to disregard the HOLAC committee’s decisions or make promises to certain individuals. …