Author: Laura Robinson

EMILY PRESCOTT: Ex-Boris Johnson aide Cleo ‘The Gazelle’ Watson gets a little ruffled before launch of her bonkbusterBy Emily Prescott Published: 20:03 EDT, 27 May 2023 | Updated: 20:09 EDT, 27 May 2023 Former Downing Street aide Cleo Watson was forced to take emergency action before the launch party of her bonkbuster book Whips – after discovering her dress was too risqué.Cleo, nicknamed the Gazelle when she worked for Boris Johnson due to her long legs, had to lengthen her eye-catching dress from cult fashion brand The Vampire’s Wife.’I actually had to have a little modesty ruffle put on the…

Leaseholders revealed their horror stories today as they criticised ministers for backing down on plans to scrap the ‘feudal’ system that has ruined the dream of home ownership for millions. Leading the outrage is former bank clerk paying sky-high service charges of £32,000-a-year to live in rundown building with filthy hallways, damaged ceilings and insect infestations.  Meanwhile, a management consultant said he was forking out £1,800 for building insurance due to their freeholder taking an eye watering commission – with neighbours a few yards away paying 50 per cent less for exactly the same policy. Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove had previously backed scrapping…

Rishi Sunak dismisses Nigel Farage’s claim ‘Brexit has failed’ after ex-UKIP leader hit out at ‘useless’ Tory ministers for ‘mismanaging’ Britain’s departure from EUNo10 rejects a suggestion the UK has not benefitted economically from BrexitBy Greg Heffer, Political Correspondent For Mailonline Published: 08:16 EDT, 16 May 2023 | Updated: 03:59 EDT, 17 May 2023 Rishi Sunak today dismissed Nigel Farage’s claim that ‘Brexit has failed’ after the ex-UKIP leader hit out at ‘useless’ Tories for ‘mismanaging’ the UK’s exit from the EU.The Prime Minister rejected a suggestion by Mr Farage, now president of Reform UK, that Britain had not benefitted…

A cheerful Rishi Sunak has posted photos of himself with Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper after he arrived at Downing Street – as the Prime Minister vows to protect British farmers.Cooper visited Mr Sunak with his co-star Charlie Ireland for a ‘Farm to Fork’ a summit aimed at securing the UK’s supermarket supply chains.Sunak posted on his Instagram that he thoroughly enjoyed meeting the young farmer to discuss how to get more young people into farming, as well adding that they both ‘compared hairstyles’, in a nod to the hit Amazon Prime series.He wrote: ‘Farming isn’t just a job. It’s a way of life.…

As new Tory grassroots group of Boris backers holds its first meeting, first on the agenda is a bashing for Rishi SunakBoris Johnson loyalists in Tory party to maul Prime Minister Rishi Sunak By Martin Beckford Policy Editor For The Daily Mail Published: 18:57 EDT, 12 May 2023 | Updated: 19:09 EDT, 12 May 2023 Rishi Sunak will receive a mauling from Boris Johnson loyalists today at the first gathering of a new Tory grassroots group.The Prime Minister will be attacked at the Conservative Democratic Organisation conference over his party’s dire performance at last week’s local elections, and will face warnings…

Joe Biden in yet another snub to Britain: US President says he visited Ireland to ensure ‘the Brits’ and Rishi Sunak didn’t ‘screw around’ over Good Friday Agreement – after skipping King Charles’ Coronation and sending wife Jill insteadBy James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 08:11 EDT, 11 May 2023 | Updated: 12:49 EDT, 11 May 2023 Joe Biden has risked fresh fury from unionists after saying he visited Ireland to stop Rishi Sunak ‘screwing around’ over the Good Friday Agreement.The US president – who was heavily criticised for his partisan stance during his trip – laid out his…

On big national occasions, my family — like millions of others — want to be together. For jubilees, royal weddings and funerals, the best china is dusted off, tea from Fortnum & Mason ordered, bunting hung (if appropriate) and furniture rearranged to give everyone a good view of the TV.The Coronation was different. When I received an invitation, I was thrilled — but pondered hard on my response. Would I be taking the place of someone more deserving?I knew hereditary peers had missed out, even those whose forebears had undertaken ceremonial roles at coronations down the generations. There was a…

Boris Johnson warned Charles he would ‘have to sell Duchy of Cornwall’ if he made a speech on slavery because it could open up the Royal family to reparation claimsBy Jason Groves Political Editor For The Daily Mail Published: 17:23 EDT, 8 May 2023 | Updated: 21:43 EDT, 8 May 2023 Charles pressed ahead with a speech on slavery despite a warning from Boris Johnson that it risked opening the door to claims for massive financial reparations, it was claimed last night.Former No 10 communications director Guto Harri alleged Mr Johnson was ‘appalled’ when the then-Prince of Wales told him…

‘Back down and say you’re sorry or I’ll see you in court’: Joanna Cherry gives Fringe venue seven-day ultimatum after being cancelled amid gender rowBy Tom Eden, Deputy Scottish Political Editor For The Daily Mail Published: 20:23 EDT, 8 May 2023 | Updated: 20:30 EDT, 8 May 2023 Joanna Cherry has warned a comedy club it must reinstate her Festival show and apologise, or she will take it to court.The SNP Edinburgh South MP is threatening to sue The Stand, co-founded by party colleague Tommy Sheppard, for cancelling her show – a decision she claims is unlawful.A letter has been…

By Xantha Leatham Deputy Science Editor For The Daily Mail Published: 19:46 EDT, 8 May 2023 | Updated: 20:00 EDT, 8 May 2023 The number of pharmacies in England has dropped by 160 over the past two years with warnings more are expected to close unless the Government provides ‘urgent’ funding to the ‘struggling’ sector.There are now just 11,026 community chemists – the lowest number since 2015 – according to BBC analysis of data from the NHS Business Services Authority.Staff shortages, rising operational costs and reduced financial support have been blamed for the drop, which comes amid rising patient demand.The…