LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conor Burns, the trade minister, has been fired from Liz Truss’ ministry “with immediate effect” in response to a serious misconduct allegation. While the issue is being looked into, the whip has also been suspended for the
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – While giving her keynote conference speech, Liz Truss promised to “get Britain through the tempest” and asserted that “everyone will benefit” from the outcomes of her economic policies. Greenpeace supporters heckled her. The prime minister admitted that
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Few ministers will likely leave the Conservative conference with their reputations improved, it is probably safe to say. However, it may equally be argued that few individuals would have anticipated Jake Berry to be one of the
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – After being told by many cabinet members that he had lost the party’s support, Boris Johnson resigned as leader of the Conservative Party and claimed that Tory MPs’ “herd instinct” was to blame for his removal. Outside
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – After 38 resignations since Tuesday evening, if Boris Johnson stays as leader, he will need to rebuild his administration. Since the PM was forced to apologise for his handling of the Chris Pincher controversy after it became
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Deputy chief whip of the Conservatives resigned after he admitted to having drunkenly groped two men at a private club. He confessed saying that he had embarrassed himself and other people. Chris Pincher informed Boris Johnson in
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – As he continued to dismiss Tory criticism within the party of his leadership, Boris Johnson asserted on Sunday that the performance of his administration was “remarkable” and “quite exceptional.” However, the prime minister attempted to diffuse the
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – On Thursday, voters will give Boris Johnson a very significant verdict when the Conservatives defend their seats in Honiton and Wakefield in Tiverton. A double defeat is likely to rekindle rumours of a new challenge from Tory
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
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The results of a poll published last month by the Daily Telegraph suggested that the Conservatives are on track to lose almost 800 council seats in the local elections. Despite the fact that it was based on
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The environment secretary has advised that shoppers may deal with rising food prices and the cost of living crisis by shopping for value brands at supermarkets. Food prices are rising as a result of the knock-on impact
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Angela Rayner has lashed out at political sexism and misogyny after a newspaper alleged that she uncrosses and crosses her legs during PMQs to distract Boris Johnson. Boris Johnson, along with cabinet ministers and MPs from across
