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Ukraine crisis is drawing Britain reluctantly back towards Europe

Ukraine crisis is drawing Britain reluctantly back towards Europe

London Letter: EU’s response to Russian invasion has made Johnson look slow-footed

Thu Mar 03 2022 - 20:12
Boris Johnson faces fresh calls to impose sanctions on Abramovich

Boris Johnson faces fresh calls to impose sanctions on Abramovich

The oligarch and owner of Chelsea FC has denied having financial links with Kremlin

Wed Mar 02 2022 - 18:30
Johnson’s government bows to pressure by relaxing visa rules for more Ukrainians

Johnson’s government bows to pressure by relaxing visa rules for more Ukrainians

Putin could seek to reduce Kyiv to rubble, says British prime minister

Tue Mar 01 2022 - 19:34
Johnson under pressure to relax immigration rules for people from Ukraine

Johnson under pressure to relax immigration rules for people from Ukraine

Group of Tory MPs had written to prime minister calling on government to do more for refugees

Mon Feb 28 2022 - 21:11
Ukrainian belief shines brightly as worshippers pray for peace

Ukrainian belief shines brightly as worshippers pray for peace

Church at core of migrant community established in London after second World War

Mon Feb 28 2022 - 21:07
Johnson announces fresh sanctions on Russia after Ukraine invasion

Johnson announces fresh sanctions on Russia after Ukraine invasion

Britain to freeze the assets of Russian banks and 100 wealthy individuals and entities

Thu Feb 24 2022 - 19:41
The dark and poky flat had one thing going for it – it was available

The dark and poky flat had one thing going for it – it was available

London Letter: My landlord is selling up after 20 years and has given me my notice

Thu Feb 24 2022 - 19:00
EU to impose unprecedented sanctions on Russia as leaders meet

EU to impose unprecedented sanctions on Russia as leaders meet

Boris Johnson promises decisive response to Putin’s choice of ‘bloodshed and destruction’

Thu Feb 24 2022 - 09:34
Ukraine declares state of emergency before possible Russian invasion

Ukraine declares state of emergency before possible Russian invasion

EU calls emergency summit as US warns that Moscow’s troops are ‘ready’ to attack

Thu Feb 24 2022 - 00:00
Boris Johnson defends UK sanctions and vows to take further action against Russia

Boris Johnson defends UK sanctions and vows to take further action against Russia

British prime minister says more military support for Kyiv and financial sanctions on way

Wed Feb 23 2022 - 20:31
Johnson’s meagre sanctions against Russia leave even Tories embarrassed

Johnson’s meagre sanctions against Russia leave even Tories embarrassed

PM avoids shutting down pipeline of dirty money that winds its way to City of London

Tue Feb 22 2022 - 21:05
Johnson freezes assets of five banks and three billionaires close to Putin

Johnson freezes assets of five banks and three billionaires close to Putin

MPs from all parties say the measures do not go far enough, pointing to Germany’s move in suspending the Nord Stream 2 pipeline

Tue Feb 22 2022 - 20:16
Weaker-than-ever Johnson yields to empowered ministers

Weaker-than-ever Johnson yields to empowered ministers

PM resorts to sneering at Keir Starmer while appeasing backbenchers with curb abolition

Mon Feb 21 2022 - 21:26
Boris Johnson abolishes all coronavirus restrictions in England

Boris Johnson abolishes all coronavirus restrictions in England

PM’s announcement overshadowed by internal row over cost of monioring pandemic

Mon Feb 21 2022 - 18:15
Labour warns Johnson to stay out of police head selection process

Labour warns Johnson to stay out of police head selection process

Claims ‘senior ally’ said police must be wary Downing St party verdict does not topple PM

Fri Feb 11 2022 - 20:54
UK Labour Party could live to regret Starmer's cautious managerialism

UK Labour Party could live to regret Starmer's cautious managerialism

London Letter: Lack of definition and drift from core principles flaw in Labour fabric

Fri Feb 11 2022 - 01:00
Johnson rejects John Major’s claim that he has shredded Britain’s reputaton

Johnson rejects John Major’s claim that he has shredded Britain’s reputaton

Former PM says Johnson and staff misled public with unbelievable claims about parties

Thu Feb 10 2022 - 17:30
Johnson attempts to calm Tory backbenchers ahead of recess

Johnson attempts to calm Tory backbenchers ahead of recess

Allies hope required 54 letters urging no confidence are not submitted before close of business Thursday

Wed Feb 09 2022 - 19:30
London police review decision not to investigate Downing Street gathering

London police review decision not to investigate Downing Street gathering

Move follows emergence of photograph of Boris Johnson near sparkling wine

Wed Feb 09 2022 - 19:17
Johnson’s reshuffle shows how fearful he is of upsetting anyone

Johnson’s reshuffle shows how fearful he is of upsetting anyone

No one sacked as PM changes team in sign of anxiety about no-confidence vote letters

Tue Feb 08 2022 - 19:40
Jacob Rees-Mogg appointed UK minister for ‘Brexit opportunities’

Jacob Rees-Mogg appointed UK minister for ‘Brexit opportunities’

Boris Johnson carries out mini-reshuffle as pressure remains to withdraw Starmer smear

Tue Feb 08 2022 - 18:46
British government to ‘track progress’ of Irish implementation of deal that restored Stormont

British government to ‘track progress’ of Irish implementation of deal that restored Stormont

Conor Burns addresses Northern Ireland Affairs Committee at Westminster

Tue Feb 08 2022 - 15:31
Westminster Bill could shore up Stormont powersharing until election

Westminster Bill could shore up Stormont powersharing until election

Executive and Assembly can continue if legislation is on statute books by Thursday

Mon Feb 07 2022 - 21:17
Johnson comes under fresh pressure to withdraw slur on Starmer

Johnson comes under fresh pressure to withdraw slur on Starmer

Mob shout ‘Jimmy Saville’ as they target Labour leader outside parliament

Mon Feb 07 2022 - 20:30
Johnson allies call for more time before confidence vote

Johnson allies call for more time before confidence vote

New faces on No 10 staff as Downing Street rejects book’s claims about Carrie Johnson

Sun Feb 06 2022 - 16:54
Fifth Johnson aide resigns as another Tory MP calls for him to quit

Fifth Johnson aide resigns as another Tory MP calls for him to quit

PM remains under pressure as Sajid Javid distances himself from Starmer smear

Fri Feb 04 2022 - 19:08
Paul Givan’s resignation as First Minister a ‘very damaging move’

Paul Givan’s resignation as First Minister a ‘very damaging move’

DUP strongly condemned by Government and others in Northern Executive

Fri Feb 04 2022 - 08:35
Uncertainty surrounding Johnson’s future having a corrosive effect

Uncertainty surrounding Johnson’s future having a corrosive effect

London Letter: Many Conservatives at Westminster feel PM’s early departure is inevitable

Fri Feb 04 2022 - 01:00
Crisis deepens for Boris Johnson as four aides quit within four hours

Crisis deepens for Boris Johnson as four aides quit within four hours

British PM’s head of policy leaves in protest over smear against Labour leader Keir Starmer

Thu Feb 03 2022 - 21:01
British government calls on DUP to reinstate NI First Minister immediately

British government calls on DUP to reinstate NI First Minister immediately

Brandon Lewis acknowledges protocol issues but expresses disappointment at party’s move

Thu Feb 03 2022 - 19:11
Energy bills in UK to jump 54% as price cap surges

Energy bills in UK to jump 54% as price cap surges

Day of reckoning for 22m customers as regulator adjusts cap in light of rising price

Thu Feb 03 2022 - 11:23
Johnson’s ‘levelling-up’ agenda left behind by mess of his premiership

Johnson’s ‘levelling-up’ agenda left behind by mess of his premiership

Gove’s White Paper on inequality undermined by woes of PM who made the slogan his own

Wed Feb 02 2022 - 20:45
Pressure rises on Johnson as more Tory MPs call for confidence vote

Pressure rises on Johnson as more Tory MPs call for confidence vote

Total of 13 Conservative MPs have now called publicly for prime minister to go

Wed Feb 02 2022 - 20:17
Johnson to admit to any lockdown police fine, says spokesman

Johnson to admit to any lockdown police fine, says spokesman

Downing Street says PM stands by Jimmy Savile slur against Starmer on Monday

Tue Feb 01 2022 - 19:40
Johnson faces fresh calls to quit as police investigate 12 Downing Street parties

Johnson faces fresh calls to quit as police investigate 12 Downing Street parties

Theresa May says the public had a right to expect the prime minister to know the lockdown rules and to follow them

Mon Jan 31 2022 - 23:00
Johnson makes grave error with tone as confidence of Tory MPs seeps away

Johnson makes grave error with tone as confidence of Tory MPs seeps away

Sue Gray update seemed to buy the PM time until he decided to switch gear in parliament

Mon Jan 31 2022 - 21:22
Boris Johnson faces tough questions from Tory MPs as Sue Gray report finds ‘serious failure’

Boris Johnson faces tough questions from Tory MPs as Sue Gray report finds ‘serious failure’

British PM addresses MPs as review criticises gatherings held during lockdown

Mon Jan 31 2022 - 19:33
Sue Gray report: Key findings about Downing Street lockdown parties

Sue Gray report: Key findings about Downing Street lockdown parties

‘Some of the behaviour surrounding these gatherings is difficult to justify’

Mon Jan 31 2022 - 15:27
British PM plans for removal of EU laws two years on from Brexit

British PM plans for removal of EU laws two years on from Brexit

Johnson claims Bill will lighten regulation on business and restore UK sovereign status

Mon Jan 31 2022 - 00:01
Labour calls for full Sue Gray report to end Downing Street ‘circus’

Labour calls for full Sue Gray report to end Downing Street ‘circus’

Uncertainty surrounds extent of editing likely when lockdown party report appears

Sun Jan 30 2022 - 18:08
Timing of report into Downing St parties in doubt after police intervention

Timing of report into Downing St parties in doubt after police intervention

Publication of Sue Gray’s report into lockdown-breaking parties was expected this week

Fri Jan 28 2022 - 16:45
Lockdown parties report to be published in full, says Johnson

Lockdown parties report to be published in full, says Johnson

Expectation at Westminster that document will not now be circulated before next Monday

Thu Jan 27 2022 - 21:01
Johnson’s approval rating the lowest for a Tory leader in over two decades

Johnson’s approval rating the lowest for a Tory leader in over two decades

London Letter: Government’s military assistance to Ukraine deflects from its dwindling diplomatic role in relation to the crisis

Thu Jan 27 2022 - 20:45
Westminster consumed with plotting and speculation about Boris Johnson’s fate

Westminster consumed with plotting and speculation about Boris Johnson’s fate

PM plays greatest hits as MPs wait for Sue Gray’s report on Downing Street parties

Wed Jan 26 2022 - 20:00
Boris Johnson vows not to resign as report on Downing Street parties awaited

Boris Johnson vows not to resign as report on Downing Street parties awaited

Sue Gray understood to be completing checks on report as fresh questions of PM’s truthfulness emerge

Wed Jan 26 2022 - 18:48
Denis Staunton: Hope springs ephemeral for Boris Johnson

Denis Staunton: Hope springs ephemeral for Boris Johnson

Opening of police investigation into Downing Street parties pulls rug from under British PM

Tue Jan 25 2022 - 19:45
Boris Johnson welcomes police investigation into Downing Street parties

Boris Johnson welcomes police investigation into Downing Street parties

Sue Gray’s report to be published as early as Wednesday despite police intervention

Tue Jan 25 2022 - 16:10
EU and UK to push for protocol solutions as fears over Russia change mood

EU and UK to push for protocol solutions as fears over Russia change mood

Sides affirm desire for positive relationship and co-operation on ‘common challenges’

Mon Jan 24 2022 - 22:26
ITV claims Johnson had birthday party in Cabinet Room during lockdown

ITV claims Johnson had birthday party in Cabinet Room during lockdown

Cummings says he answered Sue Gray’s questions in writing as he feared the prime minister would lie about anything he said

Mon Jan 24 2022 - 19:29
Julian Assange can appeal extradition to supreme court, London high court rules

Julian Assange can appeal extradition to supreme court, London high court rules

WikiLeaks founder faces extradition to US to face 18 charges over release of secret files

Mon Jan 24 2022 - 12:12
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