The Yorkshire Post says: Can May afford to keep Smith? Chief whip’s future on the line

WITH THE Tory party appearing to have as many views on Brexit as MPs, Theresa May has done well to survive the political fallout from her Chequers summit a fortnight ago – many premiers would have been broken by the … Continue reading →

Labour accuses PM of ‘blatantly untrue excuses’ in chief whip pairing row

Labour’s deputy leader Tom Watson has accused Theresa May of making “blatantly untrue excuses” for the behaviour of her chief whip. Mr Watson said the PM’s defence of Julian Smith was “unbelievable” and public trust in politics was at stake. … Continue reading →

Andrew Griffiths, small business minister, quits over 2,000 sex texts to two barmaids

Theresa May’s former chief of staff has resigned as a minister after being caught sexting, the fourth minister to quit in just a week. Andrew Griffiths, 47, the minister for small business, sent 2,000 sexually explicit text messages to two … Continue reading →

Duncan Smith warns government risks ‘dividing’ society

Duncan Smith warns government risks ‘dividing’ society Iain Duncan Smith has warned that the government risks dividing society, in his first interview since resigning as work and pensions secretary. He attacked the “desperate search for savings” focused on benefit payments … Continue reading →

David Cameron the fox hunter

David Cameron the fox hunter in photograph he didn’t want anyone to see This is the first picture of bloodsports fan David Cameron going fox hunting. The Prime Minister was just a year away from becoming Tory leader when he … Continue reading →

Star Letters: ‘War’ on unions bill should be scrapped

‘War’ on unions bill should be scrapped I am very proud to be a member of a trade union and the honour to serve our members as an elected national executive member. However, I am appalled at what I feel … Continue reading →

Trade Union Bill is an attack on the right to strike, warns TUC

Trade Union Bill is an attack on the right to strike, warns TUC Commenting on the second reading today (Monday) of the Trade Union Bill, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said: “This bill threatens the basic right to strike. It’ll … Continue reading →