After a long week of bitter infighting among House Republicans — with the rabid Marjorie Taylor Greene nipping at Speaker Mike Johnson's heels — Johnson flew to Mar-a-Lago today to hide behind Donald Trump. And amusingly, after the speaker and Trump met in private, Trump played the part of peacemaker. — Read the rest
Former prime minister says a western arms embargo on Israel would ‘hand victory’ to HamasMiddle East crisis – live updatesBoris Johnson has said banning arms sales to Israel would be “insane”.The former prime minister also criticised the foreign secretary, David Cameron, for remaining silent on the debate over curtailing UK arms sales to Israel.Guardian Newsroom: Crisis in the Middle EastOn Tuesday 30 April, 7-8.15pm GMT, join Devika Bhat, Peter Beaumont, Emma Graham-Harrison and Ghaith...
The proposed law aims to phase out tobacco sales by stopping anyone born after 2009 buying cigarettes.
Boris Johnson was only removed as prime minister because he didn’t eat a piece of cake, Nadine Dorries has claimed. The former Conservative MP was a guest on GB News on Sunday (14 April) to discuss her thoughts on Mr Johnson making a return to frontline politics. Speaking to students in Washington, the former prime minister refused to rule out a political comeback amid ongoing speculation about his future. Mr Johnson was forced out of Downing Street in 2022 following a series of scandals. Ms...
Experts predict it will change clinical practice, catching more cases early and paving the way for thousands more men to be tested each year.
Tesco has said price pressures on grocers have eased as it reported bumper
Former President Donald Trump expressed support for House Speaker Mike Johnson during remarks at Mar-a-Lago in Florida on Friday.Flanked by Johnson, Trump said that the congressional figure is "doing a, a really good job under very tough circumstances."While some Republicans strongly support the idea of approving more assistance for Ukraine as that Eastern European nation battles Russia, others staunchly oppose the prospect. Asked whether he would support a Ukraine aid bill if Johnson were to...
Argentina's govt (and a bot) say inflation easing. Shoppers aren't so sure (First column, 11th story, link)
By David Churchill, Chief Political Correspondent Published: 6:00 p.m. EDT, April 11, 2024 | Updated: 6:01 p.m. EDT, April 11, 2024 Boris Johnson yesterday joined growing calls for an increase in defense spending.The former prime minister called on Rishi Sunak's government to take a "more robust stance" and increase military investment in the face of increasing global threats.He also called on the West to...
The former prime minister urged Rishi Sunak's Government to strike a 'more robust posture' by boosting military investment in the face of rising global threats.
Gunners face German side in Champions League quarter-finalVictory at Brighton was their 10th in 11 Premier League gamesMartin Ødegaard has insisted Arsenal do not fear anyone as they prepare to face Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich on Tuesday in the Champions League quarter-final in scintillating form.An impressive victory at Brighton on Saturday meant Mikel Arteta’s team have won 10 of their 11 Premier League games since the turn of the year and conceded only four goals to reignite their title...