Downing Street defends Johnson’s ‘Captain Hindsight’ jibes at Starmer
Boris Johnson’s “Captain Hindsight” nickname for Sir Keir Starmer is not “rude” or “unpleasant”, Downing Street aides have insisted.
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Johnson forced to withdraw hypocrisy jibe aimed at Starmer during heated PMQs
Boris Johnson was slapped down for accusing Sir Keir Starmer of being a hypocrite as the pair clashed in the Commons over Covid-19 and free school meals.
Johnson criticised over Covid-19 as he claims Labour wants to ‘cancel’ Christmas
Boris Johnson accused Sir Keir Starmer of wanting to “cancel” Christmas, amid warnings the Prime Minister is “ignoring” medical advice by easing Covid-19 restrictions.
We will vote in the national interest if a Brexit deal is secured, says Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer has indicated that Labour will vote for any post-Brexit trade deal that Boris Johnson may negotiate with the EU, insisting the party will act “in the national interest”.
Prime Minister warns of ‘logistical challenges’ to overcome for Covid-19 vaccine
The Prime Minister has insisted that Covid-19 vaccines will allow Britons to “reclaim our lives”, although he acknowledged there are “logistical challenges” to overcome.
‘It’s PMQs not leader of the opposition questions’- Speaker tells off Johnson
Boris Johnson has been told off by the Commons Speaker for asking his own question to Sir Keir Starmer.
Boris Johnson urges Ipsa not to proceed with pay rise for MPs
Boris Johnson has urged the independent body responsible for setting MPs’ pay not to go ahead with its recommended increase.
Boris Johnson’s Government accused of ‘clean sweep’ of ministerial code breaches
Sir Keir Starmer accused Boris Johnson’s Government of a “clean sweep” of ministerial code breaches, as he urged the Prime Minister to stop “wasting” taxpayers’ cash.
The good, the bad and the rowdy: What you need to know about PMQs
Boris Johnson is set to make history tomorrow by becoming the first leader to face the weekly ritual of Prime Minister’s Questions via videolink.
Sir Keir Starmer claims £130m spent by Government on PR companies in 2020
Sir Keir Starmer urged Boris Johnson to spend taxpayers’ cash wisely after accusing the Government of spending at least £130 million on PR companies this year.
Theresa May demands full release of data behind Covid-19 decisions
Theresa May accused Boris Johnson of choosing data to fit his coronavirus policies, as she insisted the Government must reveal the economic cost of lockdown.
Boris Johnson urged to show ‘basic honesty’ on second lockdown
Sir Keir Starmer has urged Boris Johnson to show “some basic honesty” and reveal what will happen once the second lockdown measures expire next month.
Analysis: Boris Johnson starts reconstruction work on Labour’s ‘red wall’
Boris Johnson seemingly launched his first major infrastructure project this week, rebuilding Labour's "red wall" across the north of England.
PMQs: Boris Johnson told to ‘stop bargaining with people’s lives’
Boris Johnson has been told to "stop bargaining with people’s lives" and agree an extension to furlough and a second national lockdown.
‘Yapping, bumbling, mumbling’: Boris Johnson grilled over Brexit bill at PMQs
Boris Johnson's post-Brexit plan for Britain "shatters" the devolution settlement, SNP boss Ian Blackford claimed as he condemned the prime minister's "yapping, bumbling and mumbling" defence of the proposals.
Prime Minister tells north-east MP ‘no such thing’ as border between Scotland and England
Boris Johnson has said "there is no such thing as a border between England and Scotland" following suggestions from Nicola Sturgeon that travellers from south of the border may be quarantined.
Theresa May faces claims of abandoning Brexit amid Tory ‘war’
Theresa May faced claims from her backbenchers of deciding “Brexit means Remain” before Jeremy Corbyn slammed the “war” raging inside the Conservative Party.
Theresa May faces claims of abandoning Brexit amid Tory ‘war’
Theresa May faced claims from her backbenchers of deciding “Brexit means Remain” before Jeremy Corbyn slammed the “war” raging inside the Conservative Party.
WATCH: Aberdeen MP’s ‘pig in a poke’ question to Prime Minister
ABERDEEN MP Callum McCaig prompted sniggers today by referring to “a pig in a poke” while questioning Prime Minister David Cameron in the House of Commons.