Penny Mordaunt slams SNP over national anthem controversy Penny Mordaunt has taken a brutal swipe at the SNP over its Westminster leader snubbing the national anthem. Stephen Flynn was silent when God Save the King was sung during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph. The Commons leader condemned Mr Flynn’s failure to sing the national anthem as she responded […]

James Cleverly discusses protester climbing on war memorial James Cleverly has admitted that he took last night’s latest outrage by pro-Palestinain protesters personally after they climbed on his old regiment’s war memorial in London. The new Home Secretary, who previously served in the Royal Artillery, has said he will look at changing the law if necessary after the Metropolitan Police […]

The rate dropped below 5% for the first time in two years delivering on the Prime Minister’s number-onepromise to the public. Economists said the fall from 6.7% the previous month means Britain will no longer be seen as an “inflation nation” and “slams the door” on any further interest rate hikes. The Prime Minister said at the start of the […]

Pro-Palestine protester asked if they want to abolish Israel Lee Anderson has expressed his surprise that Sir Tony Blair is being considered for a new Middle East peace role to tackle the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. The Tory deputy chairman asked: “Hasn’t Tony Blair done enough damage in the Middle East?” The former Prime Minister was forced out in 2008 […]

Suella Braverman sacked as Home Secretary Allies of sacked former Home Secretary Suella Braverman are set to meet this afternoon to discuss whether they should move to oust the Prime Minister. Express.co.uk has learnt that the influential right-wing Common Sense Group and New Conservatives will come together to discuss their reaction to the Prime Minister’s reshuffle. But a senior member […]

Putin is a 'phenomenal liar' says former PM David Cameron David Cameron is making a shock return to frontline politics this morning, seven years after he stepped down as Prime Minister. Political onlookers’ jaws dropped when they saw the ex-premier walking into No. 10 this morning, with immediate speculation he may replace James Cleverly as foreign secretary. In a statement […]

Nadine Dorries stunned Laura Kuenssberg and her panel this morning after she suggested Michael Gove was “drunk” when he was mobbed by a crowd of protesters yesterday. Disturbing scenes at Victoria Station in central London yesterday showed Mr Gove being surrounded by protesters, some of whom were carrying Palestinian flags. The Levelling Up Secretary had to be escorted by police […]

No10 said the Prime Minister retained full confidence in the Home Secretary as officials continued to look into how the article accusing the police of “playing favourites” towards pro-Palestine protesters was published. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt became the most senior figure to distance himself from his Cabinet colleague as the row continued to fuel splits in the Conservative Party. He said: […]

Police officers should be able to operate “independently” without political interference, the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) has said. The NPCC chair Gavin Stephens says policing could be undermined if “public debate” has an influence on decision making. It comes as Home Secretary Suella Braverman has accused police of being baised in their handling of pro-Palestinian protests. The Metropolitan Police […]

Rishi Sunak will next week discover if he faces a showdown with European judges over the Government’s plans to deport migrants to Rwanda. The Supreme Court will rule whether the £140 million scheme is legal on Wednesday. A defeat for the Home Office will trigger fresh demands for the UK to leave the European Convention on Human Rights. Many Conservative […]