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Boris Johnson/UK News

Rebel: Johnson’s rules could be amended, to allow another challenge

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – As Dominic Raab said, the “democratic result” of the vote should be honoured, rebel Conservatives have given Johnson until the party convention to reverse course, or rules would be changed to allow another challenge. After weeks of

by The Editor
June 7, 2022
Boris Johnson/UK Parliament

Johnson’s future in a limbo as Tory MPs cast the no confidence vote

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The ballot begins with Tory MPs casting a no-confidence vote against Boris Johnson. Over a dozen MPs stand in a queue. Sir Peter Bottomley is the first togo in. (The MPs are only allowed one at a

by Kourtney Spak
June 6, 2022
Rishi Sunak/UK News

UK: Rishi Sunak’s oil subsidy could potentially insulate 2m homes

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A green thinktank believes that billions of pounds handed away in a tax incentive for UK gas and oil exploration could have permanently slashed the energy bills by £342 a year of 2 million homes if investment

by Ashton Perry
May 31, 2022
Boris Johnson/UK News

No immediate need of a probe into Carrie Johnson’s lockdown party

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A minister has stated that an examination into claims that Carrie Johnson held a party during the lockdown that was not included in the Sue Gray investigation is not immediately clear. Over the last six months, Chris

by Ashton Perry
May 30, 2022
Boris Johnson/Number 10

No 10: No more fines for Boris Johnson over Partygate

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – No 10 has said that PM Johnson has been informed he would face no further penalty after the Downing Street parties’ investigation was closed by the police.  Carrie Johnson, Mr Johnson’s wife, will not face a second

by Kourtney Spak
May 19, 2022
Boris Johnson/UK News

PMQs: Cost of living crisis, windfall tax, inflation and Boris Johnson

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine ) – Keir Starmer began PMQs by questioning Boris Johnson whether he supported, opposed, or was on the fence about a windfall tax on energy businesses. There was no clarity on the matter even at the end of

by Eleni Kyriakou
May 18, 2022
Richi Sunak delivers Spring Statement 2022
Rishi Sunak/UK News

Energy companies threatened with windfall tax by Rishi Sunak

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – If energy corporations do not invest sufficiently in new projects, the chancellor has threatened to levy a one-time “windfall” tax. Rishi Sunak went on to say that he hopes to see investment “soon” to improve energy security,

by Ashton Perry
May 12, 2022
Boris Johnson/UK Parliament

PM Johnson fixated on growth to handle cost of living concerns

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – In the Queen’s Speech, the government promised to improve the economy in order to combat substantial increases in the cost of living. Boris Johnson, on the other hand, warned that the government would not be able to

by Kourtney Spak
May 10, 2022
Boris Johnson/UK News

Johnson: Tories’ mix performance but “amazing gains” in some areas

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Boris Johnson has recorded a clip for broadcasters about the results. He began by praising Conservative councillors and stating that the results were “mixed.” He described the situation in some sections of the country as difficult. However,

by Eleni Kyriakou
May 6, 2022
Boris Johnson/UK News

The economy risks entering a ‘inflationary spiral’ claims PM Boris

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Johnson is widely thought to be always eager to raise government expenditure, with only the more fiscally disciplined chancellor, Rishi Sunak, acting as a check. However, Johnson hinted that the Treasury has won this fight in his

by Kourtney Spak
May 3, 2022
Boris Johnson/Number 10

This is your finest hour, Johnson to address the Ukrainian Parliament

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – When Boris Johnson speaks to Ukraine’s parliament later, he will call the country’s resistance to the Russian invasion its “finest hour.” He will also lay out the details of £300 million in additional military support in a

by Eleni Kyriakou
May 3, 2022
Boris Johnson/UK Parliament

Johnson faces pressure for action on MP accused of watching porn

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine ) – Boris Johnson under mounting pressure to take action against a Conservative MP accused of watching porn in the House of Commons. On Wednesday, the top whip suggested that the subject be referred to the Independent Complaints

by The Editor
April 29, 2022
Boris Johnson/UK News

UK exports to India must not end up in Russia, promises PM Johnson

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Boris Johnson has stated that he will remove loopholes to ensure that UK exports to India do not wind up being used in Russian weapons, despite the fact that he has acknowledged that the war in Ukraine

by Eleni Kyriakou
April 23, 2022
Boris Johnson/UK News

Defence and trade, topic of discussion between Johnson and Modi

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Boris Johnson met with Narendra Modi, India’s prime minister, to discuss defence, energy, and trade relations. Mr Johnson stated that he hoped for a post-Brexit free trade agreement to be reached by Diwali in October. The PM,

by Eleni Kyriakou
April 22, 2022
Boris Johnson/UK Parliament

Labour MP believes Johnson’s authority is ‘draining away’

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Boris Johnson’s authority, according to Labour, is ‘draining away.’ Labour’s Peter Kyle has rebutted Northern Ireland minister Conor Burns’ allegation that the government has always wanted the Privileges Committee to look into whether Boris Johnson lied to

by Ashton Perry
April 22, 2022
Boris Johnson/Number 10

PM Johnson is visiting India while the UK’s Partygate row continues

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – As he began a two-day trip to India, Boris Johnson downplayed the dispute over a new Partygate inquiry, saying he is concentrating on “the things that matter.” On his first visit to India since becoming Prime Minister

by Ashton Perry
April 21, 2022
Boris Johnson/UK News

Boris Johnson to offer his ‘version of events’ to MPs after being fined

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Boris Johnson is planning to present his “version of events” on partygate to MPs for the first time this week, following a police probe that resulted in a fine. After additional reports about the PM’s role in

by Eleni Kyriakou
April 18, 2022
Boris Johnson/UK News

PM Johnson and Chancellor Sunak refuse to quit after lockdown fines

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Even though they were fined by the police for breaking rules of the lockdown in Downing Street in June 2020, Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak have refused to quit. For attending a birthday celebration for the PM

by The Editor
April 13, 2022
Boris Johnson/UK News

In a meeting in Kyiv, Johnson promises to help Zelensky

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Boris Johnson met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. The visit was described by No 10 as a “display of solidarity” with the people of Ukraine. Following the discussion, Downing Street announced that the

by Eleni Kyriakou
April 9, 2022
Rishi Sunak/UK News

Rishi Sunak’s wife will pay UK tax on her earnings from abroad

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Following a dispute over her non-domicile status, Akshata Murty, Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s wife has announced she would pay UK taxes on her income from overseas. She holds £700 million in shares in the Indian IT behemoth Infosys,

by Ashton Perry
April 8, 2022
Rishi Sunak/UK News

Rishi Sunak questioned about his wife’s tax status as a non-dom

LONDON, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – After it was revealed that Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s wife benefits from a tax-saving plan, he has been urged to “come clean” about his family’s financial affairs. Akshata Murty has non-dom status, which means she is exempt from

by Kourtney Spak
April 7, 2022
Boris Johnson/UK News

Sources say, Boris Johnson alarmed by onshore wind farm delays

LONDON, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Despite cabinet resistance, PM Johnson has a “working assumption” that onshore wind would be included in the government’s energy strategy, according to insiders. The Prime Minister is claimed to be “horrified” by the length of time it

by The Editor
April 1, 2022
Boris Johnson/Number 10

Boris Johnson backs down on plans to outlaw conversion therapy

LONDON, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Boris Johnson has sparked anger by abandoning plans to outlaw the heinous practise of LGBT conversion therapy. “The PM has agreed we should not move through with legislation,” according to a leaked Downing Street briefing paper viewed

by Eleni Kyriakou
April 1, 2022
Boris Johnson/UK Parliament

PM Johnson faced questions on Partygate, Ukraine, and cost of living

LONDON, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson was grilled at the PMQs by the MPs on the rising cost of living, partygate and Ukraine. Following the summary of the events of the afternoon.  Boris Johnson has pushed for offshore

by The Editor
March 30, 2022
Boris Johnson/UK Parliament

Boris Johnson will be scrutinised by senior MPs for partygate scandal

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – After it was revealed that the first of 20 lockdown fines would be given, Boris Johnson is poised to face more scrutiny from senior MPs over the “partygate” controversy. When Mr Johnson appears before the Commons liaison

by Eleni Kyriakou
March 30, 2022
Rishi Sunak/UK News

Rishi Sunak denies Russian ties through firm’s shares owned by wife

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rishi Sunak has denied any ties to a global corporation co-owned by his wife and operating in Russia during the Ukraine conflict. The chancellor stated that he had “nothing to do” with Infosys, a company in which

by Kourtney Spak
March 25, 2022
Boris Johnson/Number 10

Boris Johnson: The sackings at P&O Ferries were illegal

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Boris Johnson has stated that P&O Ferries looks to have broken the law when it abruptly laid off 800 employees, and that the government will pursue legal action. P&O Ferries’ parent firm, DP World, could face millions

by The Editor
March 24, 2022
Richi Sunak delivers Spring Statement 2022
Business/Rishi Sunak/UK News/UK Parliament

Rishi Sunak’s mini-budget includes tax, fuel charge, and NI cuts

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – In an effort to alleviate the strain of the cost of living problem, Rishi Sunak has lifted the national insurance threshold by £3,000 and announced a 5p per litre reduction in fuel duty tax. However, it occurs

by Kourtney Spak
March 24, 2022
Boris Johnson/UK Parliament

Johnson to ignore cabinet’s fears and fight for more onshore wind power

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Despite several cabinet ministers campaigning against loosening planning regulations to allow additional turbines, Boris Johnson is set to open the door to more onshore wind at next week’s energy strategy. After authorities drew out plans for a

by Eleni Kyriakou
March 24, 2022
Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivers UK Spring Budget 2022
Business/Rishi Sunak/UK News/UK Parliament

Latest on UK Spring budget: Rishi Sunak will provide a mini budget

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rishi Sunak will give the mini budget while hinting to help the Britons cope with the rising living costs in the UK Spring budget for 2022. Inflation and pricing increases have angered business owners across the

by The Editor
March 23, 2022
Rishi Sunak/UK News

Rishi Sunak under pressure as inflation reaches a fresh 30-year high

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The previous month, the cost of living continued to rise, highlighting the problem facing the chancellor ahead of his spring budget statement on Wednesday. Fuel, electricity, and food expenses soared, causing prices to rise by 6.2 percent

by The Editor
March 23, 2022
Business/Rishi Sunak

Debt figures give Chancellor Rishi Sunak ‘wiggle room’

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – According to an eminent economist, the chancellor has “wiggle room” to help combat growing living costs. Before the Spring Statement on Wednesday, Sir Charlie Bean told the BBC that Rishi Sunak might have up to £50 billion

by Kourtney Spak
March 22, 2022
Boris Johnson/Number 10

Conservative Party’s chair: Boris Johnson ‘desperate’ to visit Ukraine

LONDON (Parliament Politics magazine ) – The PM has said that he is “desperate” to visit Ukraine and that he has a genuine emotional connection with the people of Ukraine, claims the chair of the Tory party.  Johnson was said to want

by Eleni Kyriakou
March 22, 2022
Richi Sunak delivers Spring Statement 2022
Rishi Sunak/UK News

Rishi Sunak refuses to specify how many individuals will face fuel poverty

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rishi Sunak has refused to disclose how many more people may be driven into fuel poverty as a result of increased energy prices, stating only that people shouldn’t be afraid. In the run-up to Wednesday’s spring fiscal

by The Editor
March 20, 2022
Boris Johnson/Number 10

Boris Johnson: Putin is ‘panicked’ at the revolution in Moscow

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Boris Johnson has said that the Russian president was in absolute panic because of a revolution in Moscow. It is for this reason he is trying so cruelly to smash out the budding flame of freedom in

by Ashton Perry
March 20, 2022
Boris Johnson/UK Parliament

The UK PM Boris Johnson to visit Saudi Arabia for talks about oil

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Boris Johnson is set to visit Saudi Arabia the next week for oil talks as part of his effort to wean the UK off its reliance on Russian energy supply. Despite Downing Street’s insistence that the trip

by The Editor
March 14, 2022
Boris Johnson/Number 10

Boris Johnson Discusses Northern Ireland Protocol with Irish Prime Minister

London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Shortly before the rugby match between Ireland and England on Saturday 12th March, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with Micheál Martin, Ireland’s taoiseach (Prime Minister). The two leaders discussed the Northern Ireland Protocol (which determines the

by Sarah Bromley
March 14, 2022
Boris Johnson/UK News

Ross Douglas withdrew his letter of no confidence in Boris Johnson

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Due to the war going on in Ukraine, Douglas Ross, Scottish Conservatives leader has withdrawn his letter of no confidence in Boris Johnson, which he had submitted over the “partygate” dispute. The middle of an international crisis

by The Editor
March 11, 2022
Boris Johnson/UK Parliament

Boris Johnson believes Putin would deploy chemical weapons in Ukraine

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Boris Johnson has expressed his concern that Vladimir Putin may use chemical weapons in Ukraine, saying that such a move would be “straight out of Russia’s playbook.” There is only one way the war in Ukraine can

by Kourtney Spak
March 11, 2022
Boris Johnson/Number 10

Boris Johnson attempts to move faster against Russian Oligarchs

The United Kingdom has joined global forces in their political stance against Russia. Boris Johnson as said, “Punishing sanctions are meaningless until properly implemented, and these changes will allow us to pursue Putin’s allies in the UK with the full backing of the law,

by Faizah Haider
March 7, 2022
Boris Johnson/UK Parliament

Putin accused of committing “war crime” by PM Boris Johnson

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – PM Johnson accused Russian President Putin of committing “a war crime” during a Prime Minister’s Question Time session that was preceded by a standing ovation for Ukraine’s ambassador. The PM criticised Mr Putin’s “abhorrent” attack on his

by Kourtney Spak
March 3, 2022
Boris Johnson/UK News

Boris Johnson: Ukrainians valiantly fighting the Russians

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) Boris Johnson claims that Ukrainians are battling “heroically” and “successfully” in some areas. Following a call with the President of Ukraine, the PM Johnson stated that “things are not going all the way of President [Vladimir] Putin.” He

by Kourtney Spak
February 27, 2022
Boris Johnson/Number 10

Angela: Mr Johnson the “naughty boyfriend”, Sir Keir “the stable one”

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner described Boris Johnson as a “edgy, naughty boyfriend” in an interview, admitting that Sir Keir Starmer is not as “racy” as the Prime Minister. She compares Mr Johnson to a “puppy” when

by Ashton Perry
February 24, 2022
Boris Johnson/UK Parliament

Boris Johnson faces calls to go even harder on Putin with sanctions

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – As he prepares to face PMQs, Boris Johnson is being asked to go further with sanctions. After the government came under fire for its package of sanctions against Russia, today’s Prime Minister’s Questions will be one to

by Eleni Kyriakou
February 23, 2022
Boris Johnson/UK News

COVID-19: Boris Johnson will reveal England’s ‘living with COVID’ strategy

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – According to Downing Street, PM Boris Johnson is poised to outline how England plans to “live with COVID” today, as he considers removing all remaining limitations. He’ll then brief lawmakers about the plans this afternoon before a

by Eleni Kyriakou
February 21, 2022
Boris Johnson/Europe

Boris Johnson: the shock of invasion would reverberate around the world

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mr Johnson has warned the leaders of the world that Russian invasion of Ukraine would “reverberate around the world.” He stated that we must be “unflinchingly honest” about the situation in Ukraine and that we must not

by Ashton Perry
February 19, 2022
Boris Johnson/UK News

Boris Johnson on NATO-Ukraine-Russia and escalating tension

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – According to Mr Johnson, NATO agreed that any country should have the freedom to develop its own security partnerships. “We must oppose any return to the fates of nations being decided by other powers,” he says. And,

by Eleni Kyriakou
February 10, 2022
Boris Johnson/Number 10

No 10: Boris Johnson’s four top aides resign from the office

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine): Boris Johnson’s four top advisers departed from Downing Street within hours of one other, putting the prime minister under increasing strain. Munira Mirza resigned in protest of Prime Minister Theresa May’s “scurrilous” attack on Sir Keir Starmer, Labour

by Ashton Perry
February 4, 2022
Boris Johnson/Number 10

No 10 Parties: Boris Johnson promises to fight on; Sue Gray report awaited

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine): Boris Johnson has vowed to put up a fight as Prime Minister despite renewed calls for him to resign over Downing Street lockdown parties. MPs have yet to receive the conclusions of civil servant Sue Gray’s investigation into

by Ashton Perry
January 27, 2022
Boris Johnson/Number 10

Downing Street party fiasco: Boris Johnson decides to fight back

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine): A few of his would-be assassins have been persuaded to offer him a respite until the Whitehall “partygate” report is revealed, according to the PM’s backers. Boris Johnson is clinging to power defiantly, saying that he would not

by The Editor
January 20, 2022
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