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Boris Johnson was today accused of doing the SNP’s work for them after he stormed that devolution had been been a ‘disaster’. The PM is facing the fury of unionists after the venting his frustration at surging support for independence north of the border – blaming Tony Blair for handing powers to Holyrood. A jubilant Nicola Sturgeon immediately … Read more
‘Devolution was a big mistake’: Boris Johnson says handing more powers to Scotland was a ‘disaster’ Devolution has been a ‘disaster’ and biggest mistake made by Tony Blair, PM said The Prime Minister made the controversial comments in a Zoom call with MPs Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon immediately seized on the comments By Michael Blackley … Read more
When the technology is ready — I mean properly tried and tested — I won’t need much persuading to dump my old diesel Citroen estate for an electric car. It won’t upset my sense of manhood to swap a throaty roar for a gentle whir. Like most people, I would love it if our towns … Read more
Could I do this? Could I be an amazing girlfriend for one weekend? Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. I should never have relented. I should never have invited David for the weekend to see my new kitchen. I should never have listened when he texted that he loves me ‘deeply’ and sent a one-wick … Read more
No one could pretend that the events in Downing Street over the past few days have presented an edifying spectacle. They have laid bare the strains and stresses that have bedevilled the heart of government, and have undoubtedly contributed to the missteps that have characterised its recent performance. It is difficult to imagine similar scenes … Read more
The makers of Grenfell Tower’s cladding system have been accused of being ‘little more than crooks and killers’, the inquiry into the disaster has heard. The manufacturers were also said to have promoted construction materials despite knowing they ‘would burn with lethal speed’. Lawyers for a group of bereaved, survivors and residents told the public … Read more
Emotions were at an all-time high on Sunday’s episode of The Block as only two teams managed to produce a completed reveal for their studio and garage. With only hours until judging and a tremendous amount of labour left to do, Luke was at his wits’ end upon learning his plasterer had taken on ‘three … Read more
Breathtaking Lake Sarez in Tajikistan’s Pamir Mountains is one of the great natural wonders of Asia, but it is also a ticking time bomb, hemmed in by a landslide dam that if breached could cause, according to the UN, ‘the worst natural disaster in human history’. The cause for concern emanates from the way the … Read more
The Bachelorette is treading water by recycling dates and casting uninspiring leads – and viewers have had enough. During Thursday’s finale, Elly Miles enjoyed a bathtub date with Frazer Neate while her sister, Becky, went skydiving with Pete Mann – but we’d seen it all before. Fans of the dating show are now begging producers … Read more
Defiant great-grandmother Maureen from Barnsley has revealed she is ready to ‘get out and live’ after already battling Covid-19 in May. Maureen Eames, 83, said the illness felt like ‘having daggers through me’ but she ‘refuses to be scared’. ‘I’m too old. And even if I was young, I’d still not be scared. I don’t give … Read more