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Who is in the running to be the next prime minister if Johnson goes?

Who is in the running to be the next prime minister if Johnson goes?

Who is in the running to be the next prime minister if Johnson goes?

29 January 2022

The MP for Tonbridge and Malling, Tom Tugendhat, effectively threw his hat into the ring to become the next Prime Minister on Saturday.


Teenager and man stabbed to death in Doncaster

Teenager and man stabbed to death in Doncaster

Teenager and man stabbed to death in Doncaster

29 January 2022

A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with the incident.


Tory backbencher hints at leadership bid as wait for partygate report drags on

Tory backbencher hints at leadership bid as wait for partygate report drags on

Tory backbencher hints at leadership bid as wait for partygate report drags on

29 January 2022

Centrist Tories are reportedly backing ex-soldier Tom Tugendhat to be Boris Johnson’s successor.


Ex-BBC journalist’s beloved dog who went viral last year dies aged 14

Ex-BBC journalist’s beloved dog who went viral last year dies aged 14

Ex-BBC journalist’s beloved dog who went viral last year dies aged 14

29 January 2022

Rory Cellan-Jones’ Cabbage went viral on Twitter last year when she and five other dogs were stolen in west London.


Man held over alleged racial abuse of TV pundit Ashley Cole at FA Cup tie

Man held over alleged racial abuse of TV pundit Ashley Cole at FA Cup tie

Man held over alleged racial abuse of TV pundit Ashley Cole at FA Cup tie

29 January 2022

The incident happened at Swindon Town’s match with Manchester City earlier this month.


I didn’t want to blow my top, but I was very angry – former anti-fraud minister

I didn’t want to blow my top, but I was very angry – former anti-fraud minister

I didn’t want to blow my top, but I was very angry – former anti-fraud minister

29 January 2022

Lord Agnew of Oulton said his despatch box resignation was over the Government’s ‘egregious’ failure in its handling of bounce-back loans.


Drink-driver banned after ‘driving through’ McDonald’s restaurant

Drink-driver banned after ‘driving through’ McDonald’s restaurant

Drink-driver banned after ‘driving through’ McDonald’s restaurant

29 January 2022

Taylor Steel was disqualified from driving for two years after being found to be nearly three times the legal limit.


Starmer says more powers for Holyrood would be ‘early priority’ if he becomes PM

Starmer says more powers for Holyrood would be ‘early priority’ if he becomes PM

Starmer says more powers for Holyrood would be ‘early priority’ if he becomes PM

29 January 2022

During a visit to Glasgow, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said there should be reform of devolution ‘quickly’.


What the papers say – January 29

What the papers say – January 29

What the papers say – January 29

29 January 2022

Most of the nation’s papers react to the news that Sue Gray’s report into Downing Street will be censored by police.


Britain’s youngest Islamist terrorist back behind bars

Britain’s youngest Islamist terrorist back behind bars

Britain’s youngest Islamist terrorist back behind bars

29 January 2022

Jailed for terrorism aged 14 for plotting a massacre, he has broken the terms of his release from jail.


Partygate report due at No 10 within days as police deny delaying publication

Partygate report due at No 10 within days as police deny delaying publication

Partygate report due at No 10 within days as police deny delaying publication

29 January 2022

Reports circulate of a potential outside challenger for the Tory leadership who is thought by some to represent the ‘best chance for a fresh start’.


Winds up to 80mph set to batter northern UK as Storm Malik sweeps in

Winds up to 80mph set to batter northern UK as Storm Malik sweeps in

Winds up to 80mph set to batter northern UK as Storm Malik sweeps in

29 January 2022

Amber and yellow weather warnings are in place for Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland.


Boris Johnson to visit region amid rising Russia-Ukraine tensions

Boris Johnson to visit region amid rising Russia-Ukraine tensions

Boris Johnson to visit region amid rising Russia-Ukraine tensions

28 January 2022

The Prime Minister will also speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin over a phone call.


Home Secretary approves extradition of Autonomy founder to US

Home Secretary approves extradition of Autonomy founder to US

Home Secretary approves extradition of Autonomy founder to US

28 January 2022

Priti Patel has signed an extradition order for British tycoon Dr Mike Lynch after he lost a fraud case over the sale of his company to HP.


Edwin Poots fails in bid to become DUP South Down candidate

Edwin Poots fails in bid to become DUP South Down candidate

Edwin Poots fails in bid to become DUP South Down candidate

28 January 2022

Diane Forsythe will go forward as the DUP’s preferred candidate in South Down.


Nowzad founder believes Boris Johnson did not intervene in animal evacuation

Nowzad founder believes Boris Johnson did not intervene in animal evacuation

Nowzad founder believes Boris Johnson did not intervene in animal evacuation

28 January 2022

Paul Farthing said he had ‘absolutely no dealings with anybody in Government’.


Met denies delaying publication of Sue Gray inquiry as officers examine material

Met denies delaying publication of Sue Gray inquiry as officers examine material

Met denies delaying publication of Sue Gray inquiry as officers examine material

28 January 2022

The PM is highly unlikely to be presented with a copy of the Gray report on Friday night, the PA news agency understands, but it is due shortly.


Checks between NI and GB not fit for purpose, say EU officials

Checks between NI and GB not fit for purpose, say EU officials

Checks between NI and GB not fit for purpose, say EU officials

28 January 2022

The draft report was compiled following an audit carried out by the European Commission.


Omicron strain ‘has greater growth rate and may be more transmissible’

Omicron strain ‘has greater growth rate and may be more transmissible’

Omicron strain ‘has greater growth rate and may be more transmissible’

28 January 2022

The BA.2 strain is a sub-lineage of the now dominant original Omicron variant known as BA.1.


Man jailed for stalking former Hollyoaks actress Stephanie Davis

Man jailed for stalking former Hollyoaks actress Stephanie Davis

Man jailed for stalking former Hollyoaks actress Stephanie Davis

28 January 2022

Alex Boston bombarded Davis with social media messages, letters, and gifts he delivered to her home at night.


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