Andy Burnham’s government-in-waiting has descended into chaos as he dithers over whether to appoint Ed Miliband or Shabana Mahmood as Chancellor. Reports that Mr Miliband’s ambition to take over at the Treasury is about to be dashed have sparked a fierce briefing war at Westminster. Ms Mahmood has emerged as favourite for the position, withContinue reading “Chancellor Chaos: Burnham’s First Big Wobble”
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Andy Burnham’s Plan To Run Britain Part-Time From Manchester
Andy Burnham wants to manage Britain from Manchester on a part-time basis. The would-be prime minister yesterday said a new ‘No 10 North’ outpost would be the ‘nerve centre’ of his government, and friends of the ex-Manchester mayor say he plans to spend a day or two a week in his former northern fiefdom whenContinue reading “Andy Burnham’s Plan To Run Britain Part-Time From Manchester”
The Buck Stops Here
Keir Starmer is fighting to cling on in No 10 today as he tries to blame the head of the Foreign Office for the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal. The Cabinet minister insisted Sir Keir had no idea until Tuesday this week that Mandelson failed his security vetting, saying that was ‘beyond unacceptable’ and Sir Olly had left hisContinue reading “The Buck Stops Here”
Iran’s missiles Cannot Be Stopped By UK Defences
If Iran launched a rocket strike on the UK akin to the one that was tried on Diego Garcia this weekend, Britain would have to rely on American missile defence systems stationed in Europe. The warning came after Tehran released two ballistic missiles on Friday night towards the base in the Indian Ocean, which isContinue reading “Iran’s missiles Cannot Be Stopped By UK Defences”
Mandelson Was Arrested For Misconduct
As part of an inquiry into suspected misconduct in public service, Peter Mandelson was detained and placed under arrest at his residence in London. The Metropolitan Police confirmed a 72-year-old man was arrested on Monday afternoon following searches at two properties in London and Wiltshire. Detectives arrived at Mandelson’s Regent’s Park address at about 4.15Continue reading “Mandelson Was Arrested For Misconduct”
Starmer Prepares To Rip Up Brexit
Sir Keir Starmer said he is prepared to align the UK even more closely with the EU, including the single market, if it is in the UK’s ‘national interest’. In some of his strongest comments yet about Britain’s post-Brexit relationship with Brussels under Labour, the Prime Minister said he would look at rules governing border checks. However,Continue reading “Starmer Prepares To Rip Up Brexit”
Kemi Badenoch Criticises Young People
Kemi Badenoch pledged to change the UK’s welfare culture while lashing out at young people who refuse to work because they think it is “beneath them.” The Conservative leader, who worked in McDonald’s as a youngster, said too few were willing to work their way up ‘from the bottom’ as she did. This morning, she saidContinue reading “Kemi Badenoch Criticises Young People”
Should Rachel Reeves Resign?
Rachel Reeves encountered enraged calls to resign last night after being accused of ‘lying’ to the nation in the run-up to the Budget. The Chancellor was informed months ago that there was no gap in the public finances, the fiscal watchdog disclosed Wednesday in an unusual step. But even before her announcement on Wednesday, Ms Reeves hadContinue reading “Should Rachel Reeves Resign?”
Misery Smorgasbord
Kemi Badenoch criticised Rachel Reeves as the ‘country’s worst Chancellor’ for the chaotic recent Budget, and the Conservative leader criticised the Chancellor’s handling of leaks and U-turns in a strong Commons performance. Ms Badenoch criticised Labour’s economic plan, labelling it a ‘Budget for Benefit Street’ due to increased taxes on houses, cars, and pensions. ToContinue reading “Misery Smorgasbord”
Tory Towers Over Kemi Badenoch
Britain’s tallest Tory became the unlikely star of this year’s Conservative Party Conference – even meeting leader Kemi Badenoch after her barnstorming address. Standing at 7ft 2in, James McAlpine towered over the 5ft 4in Tory leader as she thanked him for being ‘our tallest member’ at the conference in Manchester today. The 22-year-old Oxford Brookes University student drew extra attention fromContinue reading “Tory Towers Over Kemi Badenoch”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 