Shailesh Vara says his ‘immediate priority’ is to restore powersharing
Sinn Fein Stormont leader Michelle O’Neill spoke with the new Northern Ireland Secretary by phone following his appointment.
Sinn Fein Stormont leader Michelle O’Neill spoke with the new Northern Ireland Secretary by phone following his appointment.
There had been speculation about the 25-year-old’s future over the last few months having dropped down the pecking order at Anfield.
One of the most colourful and charismatic politicians of his age, it is no surprise that Mr Johnson’s time in No 10 ended in ignominy.
The Prime Minister said he will remain in post until a new leader is chosen by the Tories.
Boris Johnson said he was focusing on delivering for the public and his exit would only cause ‘chaos’.
A wave of ministerial resignations and the haemorrhaging of support on the backbenches has left the Prime Minister on the brink.
The Prime Minister is determined to keep going but support was draining away from him on Wednesday.
All the latest updates as the Prime Minister fights for his position amid criticism of the Chris Pincher affair.
THE deputy heading a requete to save a field in the grounds of the Princess Elizabeth Hospital from development is hoping a painting of it will help sway deputies.
The Prime Minister’s position remains perilous with junior ministers and aides following Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid in quitting.
Rishi Sunak quit as chancellor on Tuesday, alongside Sajid Javid who resigned as health secretary.
The twin Cabinet resignations came as the PM struggled to contain the fallout from the Chris Pincher row.
Ex-Foreign Office permanent secretary Lord McDonald said the PM was told ‘in person’ about an inquiry into the former deputy chief whip.
In the US, July 4 is a day for taking off work, flocking to parades and gathering under a canopy of stars and exploding fireworks.
Some complained of chaos, desertions and mental health problems caused by relentless shelling – others spoke of high morale and heroism.