Liz Truss during the 2022 leadership campaign. Dan Kitwood/Getty Image Liz Truss has been named the new prime minister of the UK in the wake of Boris Johnson quitting. Truss, a Johnson loyalist, won a five-week campaign and is seen as offering continuity with Johnson. Truss is a prominent Brexit supporter, despite once opposing it, […]
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David Attenborough may never film overseas again after Boris Johnson’s restrictions
The lifelong climate change activist will take to the screens once again this weekend as part of the BBC’s new series ‘Life in Colour’. A favourite among Britons, Sir David first found fame after working in the BBC production team in the Sixties. Since then he has visited every continent and revealed the world’s hidden […]
Bake Off backlash: Matt Lucas divides fans with ‘unnecessary’ Boris intro ‘Not funny’
Within the opening moments, the programme’s narrator gave some insight into how the show was able to go ahead. There was much uncertainty surrounding how it would work, with it being revealed the bakers had to say goodbye to their families for the duration. The show’s voiceover explained to viewers: “Like everyone up and down […]
Steph McGovern brutally shut down after bursting into hysterics at Boris Johnson swipe
“Partly because of the virus and partly because he’s running out of friends,” the comedian continued. Clearly finding Angus’ new segment amusing, she noted: “I’ve been looking forward to you doing that.” The shut down didn’t come until the presenter had a general conversation with Angus, stating it must be a “great time” for stand-up […]
Nicola Sturgeon accused of trying to ’embarrass’ Boris Johnson by setting COVID-19 agenda
Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of deliberately trying to cause the UK Government “maximum embarassment” by setting her own coronavirus agenda. The Scottish First Minister was confronted over her decision to part ways with Boris Johnson‘s plans by ITV host Lorraine. Ms Sturgeon insisted that the only thing driving her plans was keeping people as […]
Sadiq Khan leaves GMB hosts speechless over Boris Johnson admission ‘Extraordinary!’
Following their guest’s admission, Garraway remarked: “That is extraordinary,” before going on to ask why he thinks the Prime Minister hasn’t made contact with him. Mr Khan replied: “I think it’s for the Prime Minister to explain why that is. I hope it’s not because he’s playing petty party politics. “I put aside party differences […]
Piers Morgan refuses to apologise as GMB guest brands Boris’ COVID-19 response ‘bulls**t’
He continued: “I came home and for three months I was rattled but I never forgot. “And I thought one day, one day and this day has come and my sister is back working for the NHS after she lost her job 11 months ago because there was no funding! “Now she’s actually come back […]
Robert Peston suffers awkward blunder during Boris Johnson briefing ‘Couldn’t hide dismay’
Given the floor, Peston grilled the Prime Minister over the fact there had been calls for Mr Cummings to resign as he didn’t follow the UK Government guidelines. The political journalist addressed how Mr Johnson’s chief aide seemed to have breached not one, but three of the lockdown rules. These included leaving the house where […]
‘The show’s gone downhill!’ Piers Morgan’s ‘attack’ on Boris Johnson loses GMB viewers
The leader of the Conservative Party was battling coronavirus in an intensive care unit just a few weeks ago, and just as he was about to return to work his partner, Carrie Symonds gave birth to their first baby together; a boy. Downing Street released the news alongside an image of Johnson – which was […]
Janet Street-Porter sparks uproar with Boris baby jibe ‘Should’ve planned arrival better’
“Hang on a minute, they’re in the middle of Brexit negotiations but they can’t think about having a baby?” Schofield remarked. “Well if you want to be Prime Minister where do you place all your [priorities] – Street-Porter continued but was interrupted by Willoughby. The presenter defended: “You don’t know, we don’t know anything about […]