Support us and go ad-free There are no plans for Boris Johnson to meet Gurkha veterans who are on day 10 of a hunger strike over their pensions, the prime minister’s spokesperson has said. Equal rights The group outside Downing Street is calling for equal pensions for Gurkhas who retired before 1997 but are not …
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More lies and distraction from Boris Johnson with his latest comments on coal
Support us and go ad-free As reported by The Canary, Boris Jonson’s shameful comments about coal pit closures in the 1980s have outraged people. Johnson has also refused to apologise for those comments. But given the deep hurt Thatcher caused by closing the pits in the 1908s, and the undercover police tactics used to target …
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Public figures are queuing up to slam Boris Johnson’s despicable pit closures comment
Support us and go ad-free Boris Johnson was branded “crass” and “shameful” for suggesting that Thatcher gave the UK a head start in the fight against climate change by closing coal mines. Public figures queued up to slam the PM’s comments made during a TV interview. Thatcher Johnson was asked during a visit to Scotland …
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Boris Johnson’s descent into modern fascism continues
Support us and go ad-free Comments by Boris Johnson have once again ignited a row over the trajectory of his government. The PM’s use of divisive and harmful language forms part of a wider picture. It’s one that shows the creep of so-called “corporate fascism” in the UK. “Left-wing lawyers” The Law Gazette reported on …
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Now Sky News has exposed Boris Johnson’s lies
Support us and go ad-free Sky News has finally picked up on campaigning lawyer Peter Stefanovic’s video about Boris Johnson’s lies. Because on Wednesday 28 July, a Sky News host left a Tory minister squirming to defend the PM’s repeated untruths. Defending Dawn On Tuesday 27 July, Kay Burley interviewed Labour’s Andy McDonald on Sky …
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In 8 ludicrous words Boris Johnson destroys any shred of credibility in his crime fighting plan
Support us and go ad-free On 27 July, Boris Johnson unveiled his Beating Crime Plan. And it only took him eight words to destroy any shred of credibility in his proposals. The prime minister’s crime plan will make enhanced stop-and-search powers under section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act permanent. Johnson described the …
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After two years of hot air, charities demand Boris Johnson honours his care pledge
Support us and go ad-free Charities say they will continue working to make sure the government doesn’t “forget the commitment it has made”. This is in reference to the prime minister’s promise to fix the social care crisis, made exactly two years ago. An empty promise? Age UK analysed data from NHS Digital. It said …
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Dawn Butler ordered to leave Commons after accusing Boris Johnson of repeatedly lying
Support us and go ad-free A Labour MP has been ordered to leave the House of Commons after refusing to withdraw claims that Boris Johnson has lied to the House and the country over and over again. Dawn Butler (Brent Central) was told to withdraw from the chamber by temporary deputy speaker Judith Cummins following …
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Boris Johnson accused of ‘absolute shambles’ over plans for Covid vaccine passports in clubs
Support us and go ad-free The prime minister is facing a backlash over his plans to make coronavirus vaccination compulsory for nightclubs and other crowded venues in the autumn. Clubs, backbench Tories and opposition MPs criticised the Boris Johnson’s announcement on Monday – the day that clubs in England were allowed to open for the …
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Boris Johnson escapes need to quarantine after meeting with Sajid Javid
Support us and go ad-free Boris Johnson has been contacted by NHS Test and Trace as a contact of someone who has tested positive for coronavirus (Covid-19). But the prime minister will not be self-isolating, Downing Street has said. Instead, he will take part in a daily contact testing pilot which allows him to continue …
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