A dish best served cold, Theresa? May is spotted ‘living her best life’ as she dines with friends after enjoying clown opera Pagliacci which ends with famous line ‘the comedy is finished’… and Gove was there too Theresa and Philip May went to Royal Opera House in Covent Garden last night amid political turmoil They … Read more
Seven in ten Brits believe Boris Johnson should resign his post, according to a new YouGov poll of thousands of UK adults, while a majority of people who voted Conservative in 2019 also want him gone. The Prime Minister’s tenure has been called into question after two members of his Cabinet – Health Secretary Sajid … Read more
So did it fall to Carrie to finally convince Boris the game was up? PM’s wife was urged to tell him ‘come on love, it’s over’ – like Denis Thatcher did for Maggie – just hours before he finally admitted defeat Sir Bernard Jenkin had called on Carrie Johnson to convince Boris to resign Tory … Read more
Boris Johnson has been left teetering on the brink after the resignation of two big beasts from his Cabinet and a slew of departures from more junior ranks of his Government. The Prime Minister is also facing a steady stream of Conservative MPs withdrawing their support for him and calling for a fresh no confidence … Read more
Race to be next Prime Minister: Matt Hancock rules himself out of trying to replace Boris Johnson but Grant Shapps and Sajid Javid ‘consider running’ – as a dozen ministers are appointed to Government By Chris Matthews For Mailonline Published: 17:52 BST, 7 July 2022 | Updated: 21:20 BST, 7 July 2022 MailOnline’s coverage of … Read more
Could Theresa May be drafted in as caretaker Prime Minister? Former leader could step up when Boris Johnson quits, sources say Ex-Prime Minister Theresa May could return to the top job in a caretaker role If Boris Johnson resigns a Tory source said ‘she is uniquely placed’ for the job The now-backbencher could quickly step in … Read more
Next Prime Minister UK: Sajid Javid and Grant Shapps ‘consider running to replace Boris Johnson’ as Suella Braverman launches Tory leadership bid – but Michael Gove, Matt Hancock and Dominic Raab rule themselves out By Jack Wright For Mailonline Published: 07:56 BST, 7 July 2022 | Updated: 18:00 BST, 7 July 2022 Follow MailOnline’s coverage … Read more
Boris Johnson has played down suggestions he could call a snap general election – despite claims it’s his only option left as he defiantly battles to remain as Prime Minister. Mr Johnson’s premiership is on life support after he suffered a torrent of resignations from his Government, while vast swathes of Tory MPs have withdrawn their … Read more
LIVE Boris Johnson clings on LIVE: Fifty-one Tories including Brandon Lewis, Helen Whately and Damian Hinds quit after PM sacked Michael Gove in desperate struggle for power By Jack Wright For Mailonline Published: 07:56 BST, 7 July 2022 | Updated: 08:43 BST, 7 July 2022 Follow MailOnline’s live blog for all the latest news and … Read more
Rishi Sunak is bookies’ favourite to take over as Prime Minister if Boris Johnson goes… with Penny Mordaunt a close second Rishi Sunak leads to be the next Conservative leader on 3/1 with William Hill Sajid Javid is on 7/1 and the most experienced as home secretary and chancellor Penny Mordaunt the former defence secretary is a … Read more
Boris Johnson compares Ukraine conflict to Falklands war in dig at Argentina PM said he was ‘disappointed’ issue was raised as he met Argentinian president He met Alberto Fernandez on Monday at G7 summit on response to Russia’s war PM said sacrifice of lives ‘vindicated’ Falklanders’ right to choose their future Reportedly Mr Fernandez responded ‘we … Read more
Public sector workers are told not to expect pay to keep up with inflation and warned to brace for real-terms cuts as Treasury warns against ‘return to the 1970s’ Boris Johnson said any pay awards would be ‘proportionate and balanced’ Ministers determined to ensure pay awards do not ‘scramble to match inflation’ Treasury chief secretary … Read more
Labour in CHAOS over Rwanda migrant flights policy as Keir Starmer’s team repeatedly refuses to say party would axe them – while shadow minister Yvette Cooper was telling MPs the scheme was ‘putting our country to shame’ Yvette Cooper branded policy ‘Government by gimmick’ in the Commons But spokesman for Keir Starmer refused to confirm … Read more