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Snubbed! John Bercow, Tom Watson and Jeremy Corbyn’s ex-chief of staff will NOT get peerages, despite the former Labour leader nominating them, sources say Bercow will be the first Speaker in 230 years not to be nominated for a peerage Concerns were raised about outstanding bullying claims made against Bercow Holac also blocked peerages for … Read more
Police yourselves! Shops will have to enforce rules themselves when lockdown is eased to support ‘very nervous’ officers, warns ex-chief constable Former police chief said officers would be ‘nervous’ about relaxing lockdown Sir Peter Fahy suggested businesses could ‘police’ social distancing themselves His remarks come as the UK public appear to be growing restless of … Read more
Ex-chief prosecutor Nazir Afzal says coronavirus fatalities are under-reported as he reveals death of brother, 71, adding: ‘Praying for your loved one wearing masks and gloves is what nightmares feel like’ Nazir Afzal announced the hearbreaking death of brother Umar on social media Their 91-year-old mother was forced to see him one last time through … Read more
Ex-chief executive of suntan cream and soap makers PZ Cussons is stripped of retirement cash after investigators find hidden payments that ‘fell below standards firm expects’ Soap makers PZ Cussons are withholding retirement payments to a former CEO Veteran chief executive Alex Kanellis stepped down from his post at PZ Cussons and St Tropez suntan … Read more
A former Government chief scientist has said that coronavirus patients over the age of 90 should consider not going into hospital to avoid being a ‘burden’ on the health service. Professor Sir David King suggested that patients could choose to stay at home rather than risk dying in hospital to help the NHS cope. ‘I certainly would … Read more