The PM and her allies have bungled the burqa row

LEADING ARTICLE August 12 2018, 12:01am, The Sunday Times The PM and her allies have bungled the burqa row When, six days ago, an article by Boris Johnson appeared suggesting that burqa-wearing Muslim women “choose to go around looking like letter … Continue reading →

Boris Johnson may be ordered to take diversity training

Boris Johnson may be ordered to have diversity training as a sanction for his comments about burkas. The Conservative Party is conducting a preliminary investigation into the former foreign secretary for likening women wearing the burka to bank robbers and … Continue reading →

Tory revolt over May’s inquiry into Boris Johnson burka comments

Theresa May is facing a revolt in her party after it emerged that Boris Johnson is the subject of a preliminary investigation by Conservative HQ into his comments about the burka. Brandon Lewis, the Tory party chairman, was forced to … Continue reading →

Boris Johnson was right about burka, says leading imam

Boris Johnson was right about burka, says leading imam A prominent imam has defended Boris Johnson in a row over the burka as Ruth Davidson joined senior Tories in criticising the former foreign secretary. Mr Johnson faces mounting pressure to … Continue reading →

Pressure mounts on Boris Johnson to apologise for burka comments

Latest: Tories should ignore self-appointed Muslim leaders Boris Johnson’s latest foray into diplomacy displays all the trademark skills that made his short tenure as foreign secretary such a disaster. In a newspaper article, Johnson said Muslim women who wear burkas … Continue reading →

Brexit Secretary David Davis resigns, Boris too

David Davis, who has been leading UK negotiations to leave the EU, has quit his role as Brexit Secretary He told the BBC that he was no longer the best person to deliver the PM’s Brexit plan – agreed by … Continue reading →

Theresa May allies accuse Boris Johnson and Michael Gove of ‘sordid’ attempt to oust Philip Hammond

Theresa May’s allies have accused Boris Johnson and Michael Gove of a “sordid” attempt to oust Philip Hammond in a secret memo to the Prime Minister. Mr Johnson and Mr Gove have accused the Chancellor of letting the EU hold … Continue reading →