[ Trump critics flooded the comments section of Filipkowski’s first social media update with jokes about the former POTUS’ dishonesty. One user quipped, “Trump only lies on days that end with ‘y’,” and another claimed, “He uses this gag order when it’s convenient for his narrative. Kind of like how he uses people.” “The lies … Read more
[ Conservative ministers are adamant that the upcoming general election is not yet a lost cause – claiming last week’s local elections show Labour is not on course for a Commons majority. But polling experts have hit back at the argument made by Rishi Sunak and his allies, pointing out it is based on only … Read more
[ John Swinney has been confirmed as the next SNP leader, after an obscure Scottish independence activist briefly sparked panic in the party hierarchy before dropping a threatened leadership bid. It meant that Mr Swinney, 60, enjoyed an unopposed coronation, after being backed by a plethora of senior party figures in the chaotic aftermath of … Read more
[ The Conservatives suffered the impact of anti-Tory tactical voting in damaging local elections which saw the party lose 474 council seats and all but one of the metro mayoralties, pollsters have said. While Rishi Sunak’s party was expected to fare badly due to its position lagging around 20 points behind Labour in national opinion … Read more
[ Viewers tuning into Netflix’s live Roast Of Tom Brady were expecting a flurry of insults, put-downs, and off-color jokes, but no one would have predicted the evening ending with one of the tensest moments in United States and Russian relations since the Bay of Pigs. Host Kevin Hart and Roastmaster General Jeff Ross got … Read more
[ John Swinney is the only official candidate to become the next leader of the SNP after party activist Graeme McCormick ended his bid. Mr McCormick, who had made a last-minute bid for the leadership, said he would “not proceed” with his nomination and would instead support Mr Swinney. The Perthshire North MSP is now … Read more
[ Trump claimed the Democrat has been “running a Gestapo administration,” referencing the Nazi secret police force. “And it’s the only thing they have. And it’s the only way they’re going to win in their opinion.” “Once I got indicted, I said, well, now the gloves have to come off,” Trump added, noting that Biden … Read more
[ Senior Tories from across the party have warned Rishi Sunak he must significantly sharpen the Conservatives’ campaign strategy or risk being destroyed at the general election. In the wake of a drubbing in the local elections, which saw the party come third behind the Liberal Democrats and lose nine out of 10 metro mayoral … Read more
[ Transport Secretary Mark Harper has insisted the general election is still winnable for the Conservatives as he dismissed calls for the party to change approach despite a battering in the local elections. Mr Harper was adamant that Rishi Sunak’s “plan is working” amid growing calls from both moderate and right-wing Tories for the Prime … Read more
[ Rishi Sunak‘s flagship policy to improve maths skills among adults has been cut back for the second time in as many years, i can reveal. The rollout of Multiply has been beset with problems, and last year £41m of the project’s £130m budget went unspent by local councils, with the money returned to central … Read more
