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 →

Theresa May is a dead woman walking, says Osborne

Prime Minister Theresa May is “a dead woman walking” who will inevitably face a leadership challenge, former Tory Chancellor George Osborne has said. Mr Osborne, now editor of the Evening Standard, said Tory MPs were “furious” that Mrs May had … Continue reading →

Boris Johnson rules himself out of Conservative leader race

Ex-London mayor Boris Johnson has ruled himself out of the race to be the next Conservative leader and prime minister. In a speech in London – billed as his campaign launch – Mr Johnson said he did not believe he … Continue reading →

Tories at war again

Top Tories rush to stop Boris bandwagon May expected to stand as Gove backs Johnson Michael Gove has endorsed Boris Johnson’s bid to be prime minister, setting up a “dream team” bid to replace David Cameron. The justice secretary called … Continue reading →