Breaking news
Tory grandee Norman Tebbit, Mrs Thatcher’s loyal attack dog, has been called many things in his time, but I’m not sure even his enemies would reach for the word ‘cowardly’. He does, though. Lord Tebbit, who will be 90 in March (‘if I make it’), is describing his wife’s descent into dementia, and assessing how he … Read more
As thousands of Britons raced home to beat the travel deadline from the United Arab Emirates yesterday, one man defiantly declared that he was staying put. Awkwardly for the Government, that man was one of its own advisers, the multi-millionaire financier Ben Goldsmith. The Daily Mail can disclose that Mr Goldsmith, who is on the board … Read more
Tory justice minister is slammed for taking selfie outside Cheltenham FC’s ground before FA Cup tie despite police and match officials ordering fans to stay away during lockdown Alex Chalk, the MP for Cheltenham, posted a photo outside the club’s ground The post, urging Cheltenham Town to ‘knock em dead’, was later deleted Lib Dems … Read more
Tory Lanez seeks right to speak on Megan Thee Stallion shooting case after judge ordered his silence The 28-year-old rapper reportedly filed new documents seeking the ability to publicly discuss shooting allegations waged against him by Megan Thee Stallion Lanez said it’s ‘unfair’ that Megan can speak on the July incident but he can’t He … Read more
Tory MP, 40, boasts on Facebook that he has already received a Covid-19 vaccine after being given a leftover shot following an afternoon volunteering at a hospital Brendan Clarke-Smith said he was offered the vaccine while volunteering at a Nottingham hospital on Friday The 40-year-old said he was told leftover doses would be thrown away … Read more
The Education Secretary today faces a growing revolt from Tory MPs over plans to keep schools closed until after Easter – a move which will leave parents and pupils relying on remote learning for months to come. Gavin Williamson is said to be on the brink of confirming the gloomy outlook, with many head teachers … Read more
The Welsh Tories have re-appointed Andrew RT Davies as their group leader in the Senedd following the resignation of Paul Davies in a row over lockdown alcohol rules. Paul Davies quit on Saturday after it was revealed he was among a group of politicians who drank alcohol in the tearoom of the Welsh Parliament days after … Read more
The leader of the Welsh Conservatives has stepped down after admitting he downed alcohol on Welsh parliament grounds days after a pub alcohol ban was enforced. Paul Davies was accused of drinking alcohol with former Welsh Government minister Alun Davies, Tory chief whip Darren Millar and the party’s chief of staff Paul Smith in a licensed Senedd tearoom … Read more
No10 slapped down Tory calls for a ‘road map’ out of lockdown today despite the R number dropping below the critical level of one and figures showing cases have halved in a fortnight. Downing Street defied mounting anger from MPs and more evidence of the outbreak has peaked, warning the NHS is still under huge … Read more
Tory MPs last night demanded Boris Johnson agree to a timetable for lifting Covid lockdown restrictions by the beginning of March. But on a visit to flood-hit Manchester, the Prime Minister said it was too early to tell when the crippling curbs would end. Downing Street even refused to rule out the possibility of the … Read more