Nu återuppstår "röda muren" i Englands bortglömda rostbälte

Nu återuppstår "röda muren" i Englands bortglömda rostbälte

LEIGH. För fem år sedan rev Boris Johnson ”den röda muren”, bältet av traditionella Labourfästen i norra England. Nu byggs den upp igen. I före detta gruv- och industristaden Leigh undrar väljarna hur de egentligen tänkte 2019. I valet på torsdag kommer de att strömma tillbaka till Labour och kandidaten Jo Platt.

Hon blir ny partiledare för Tory – första svarta kvinnan

Hon blir ny partiledare för Tory – första svarta kvinnan

Kemi Badenoch ersätter Torypartiets ledare och landets före detta premiärminister Rishi Sunak. Processen har tagit nästan fyra månader och från början stod det mellan sex kandidater. Badenoch var näringsminister i Sunaks regering och är parlamentsledamot för North West Essex, en plats hon lyckades behålla i valet tidigare i år. Hon har imponerat på partiet med sin ”slut på nonsens”-attityd, och nämndes som en av favoriterna i brittiska medier till att efterträda Rishi Sunak som ledare för partiet. Hon kom fyra i racet för att ersätta Boris Johnson 2022 och har tidigare hintat om en partiledarkandidatur. Därmed blir hon första svarta kvinnan på posten i landet någonsin.

Avslöjanden i Boris Johnsons självbiografi: "Han älskar att skvallra"

Avslöjanden i Boris Johnsons självbiografi: "Han älskar att skvallra"

Boris Johnson, som var premiärminister mellan 2019 och 2022, ger nu ut en självbiografi. I boken avslöjar han att drottning Elisabeth hade skelettcancer. Någonting som hovet inte gått ut med tidigare. – Det är någon författare som har pratat om det tidigare, men det är ingen som har haft officiell insyn som har pratat om det. Han hade insyn, säger James Savage. ”Det kan han inte mena” Det är fler saker som Johnson valt att berätta i boken. Han skriver även att han funderade på att göra en räd i Nederländerna, för att få tag i covidvaccin. Något som ifrågasätts om det verkligen stämmer. – Det kan han inte mena. Man kan tolka det som att det var någonting som kom som ett förslag, som man bara slängde ut i frustration över att vaccinet inte kom fram, säger James Savage. Sågas av kritikerna Kritikerna och recensenternas omdöme på boken är inte speciellt bra. Den sågas till största del, berättar utrikesreporter Petra Nordlund McGahan, i Nyhetsmorgon. – Man kallar den för narcissistisk, självupptagen, självförhärligande och i stort sett utan självkritik. Huruvida allt som är skrivet i boken verkligen stämmer har också ifrågasatts i samband med boksläppet. – Den toppar listorna och kommer bli en kioskvältare. Uppriktig är den, men om det är en sanningsenlig roman eller bok, det ska man hålla oskrivet, säger Petra Nordlund McGahan.

Nu öppnar de brittiska vallokalerna

Nu öppnar de brittiska vallokalerna

Storbritanniens premiärminister Rishi Sunaks dagar på Downing Street verkar vara räknade. Tories har de senaste åren skakats av skandaler, avhopp och ett sviktande väljarstöd. Nu tyder opinionsmätningar på att partiet får knappt 20 procent av rösterna i torsdagens val, långt färre än katastrofvalet 1997 då Labourpartiet med Tony Blair i spetsen firande en jordskredsseger. – Vi bevittnar en kollaps av det konservativa partiet i realtid, kommenterade Emma Levin, biträdande direktör på det brittiska opinionsinstitutet Savanta, i juni. "Hasta la vista, baby!" Förtroendet för Torypartiet har sjunkit stadigt sedan toppnoteringarna 2020 då dåvarande premiärministern Boris Johnson lyckades driva igenom Storbritanniens utträde ur EU, efter år av förhandlingar. Men Johnson, en färgstark politiker och tidigare borgmästare i London, fick snabbt kritik för sin hantering av Covid-19-pandemin. Kritiken kulminerade med den så kallade partygate-skandalen då Johnson och flera partivänner sågs festa på regeringskansliet under lockdown. Ilskan ledde till att Toryledamoten Christian Wakeford gick till ärkerivalen Labour och Johnson tvingades avgå. I juli 2022 lämnade han underhuset med de famösa orden "Hasta la vista, baby!" Efterträdaren Liz Truss överlevde endast 44 dagar på premiärministerposten, något tabloidtidningen Daily Star gjorde sig lustig över genom att jämföra hennes kortlivade karriär med livslängden på isbergssallad. Under sin tid vid makten försökte Truss driva igenom en "minibudget" med stora ofinansierade skattesänkningar som satte skräck i finansmarknaderna och fick pundet att rasa. Sjunkande skepp När Sunak utlyste parlamentsvalet i maj såg många bedömare det som ett desperat försök att hålla ett sjunkande skepp flytande. Storbritanniens krisande ekonomi, rekordhöga skatteuttag och skyhöga levnadskostnader lär ytterligare försämra regeringspartiets chanser att behålla makten, skriver Politico. Flera högprofilerade konservativa politiker har sagt att de inte ställer upp för omval. Två Toryledamöter har ställt sig bakom segertippade Labourledaren Keir Starmer, och som grädde på moset anklagas flera personer i Sunaks närhet för att ha utifrån insiders ha satsat pengar på datum för valet. Opinionsundersökningarna tyder på att Torypartiet når sin lägsta notering sedan första världskriget, endast några procentenheter från högerpopulistiska Reformpartiet.

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The former foreign secretary Boris Johnson offers tea instead of answers - BBC News

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'Never interview here!' - Boris Johnson's shouts out during his country run

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Boris Johnson: the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth

Boris Johnson’s appearance before the Covid Inquiry always had the feeling of the end of season pre-Xmas finale. It began with protests from the bereaved - who Johnson had avoided by arriving early. He offered his apology , insisted the UK death rate had been comparatively normal, and couldn’t quite explain what if anything he thought he’d got wrong. Later- Suella in the Commons. What was that speech about?The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/Editor: Tom HughesSenior Producer: Gabriel RadusProducer: Laura FitzPatrickSocial Media Editor: Georgia FoxwellVideo Production: Rory Symon & Shane FennellyYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The News Agents".And, The News Agents now have merch! To get yours, head to: https://www.TheNewsAgentsStore.com

Bereaved families’ verdict on Boris Johnson at the Covid Inquiry

Please note: This podcast includes a description of a death from Covid, that some may find distressing. This week saw arguably the most anticipated moment of the Covid Inquiry so far, the first appearance of Boris Johnson, who was Prime Minister during the pandemic. Over two days at the hearing, he offered an apology and  admitted some mistakes were made, but defended his overall approach.In this bonus episode, Nish and Coco find out how his words went down with those most deeply affected by the pandemic, those who lost their loved ones. Susie Crozier-Flintham, who lost her dad Howard, reveals what it was like to be in the room to hear his testimony - she says he refused to look at the families who were there, and in fact arrived 3 hours early just so he could avoid them.Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media. Contact us via email: PSUK@reducedlistening.co.ukWhatsApp: 07514 644 572 (UK) or + 44 7514 644 572Insta: https://instagram.com/podsavetheukTwitter: https://twitter.com/podsavetheukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podsavetheukFacebook: https://facebook.com/podsavetheukYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/podsavetheworld Guest:Susie Crozier-Flintham, Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice Audio credits: Uk Covid-19 Inquiry Useful links:https://covid19.public-inquiry.uk/

Unforgivable: Boris Johnson and Covid’s second wave

From the middle of Sep 2020 to the end of October, Boris Johnson’s government dithered and delayed the decision over a second national lockdown. This is the story of those 43 days, laid bare at the Covid Inquiry: a story of chaos.To find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecome a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boris Johnson at Covid Inquiry + SURPRISE Government Resignation

Today on Newscast, the former Prime Minister Boris Johnson gives evidence to the Covid inquiry in the first of a two-day questioning of his government’s handling of the pandemic. Adam is joined by the BBC’s health reporter Jim Reed as well as Alex Thomas from the Institute for Government and The FT’s Lucy Fisher to unpack the key issues and what we’ve learnt from his evidence. And, the government has published emergency Rwanda legislation which makes clear that in UK law, Rwanda is a safe country for asylum seekers. Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick resigns, arguing the bill doesn’t go far enough. Adam and his guests react to this breaking news.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper, Hanna Ward and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

How To Bury Boris Johnson (And Other Political Ghosts)

Is it time for Rishi Sunak to condemn Boris Johnson? Is Keir Starmer right to dream of Margaret Thatcher? And why is Danny being fair to Ed Miliband?Matt Chorley and political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein discuss how to deal with the ghost of a former party leader.Send questions, comments and voicenotes to: howtowin@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s Boris Johnson going to say at the Covid inquiry?

Former PM Boris Johnson will appear at the Covid inquiry next week, and journalists are being told what to expect. Laura and Paddy talk about his media management.They also look back at a week in which Rishi Sunak cancelled a meeting with the Greek PM. We hear from Greece’s former finance minister Yanis Varoufakis on the issue at the heart of it - the Pantheon Sculptures.And former Australian PM Julia Gillard is on from COP28 in Dubai to talk about what’s happening there, and her climate legacy in Australia.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn with Clare Williamson and Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Matt Dean. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

The Trial of Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson is on oath to tell the truth at the Covid inquiry, as he explains what worked and what didn't as the British state struggled to respond to the deadly virus.Matt is joined by Times Radio's Calum MacDonald to break down the key moments including his disappearing Whatsapp messages, the role of Dominic Cummings, and why there was so much swearing in Number 10.Plus: It's PMQs Unpacked, with Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clashing over Rwanda and Starmer sharing more dad jokes.Matt is joined by Lara Spirit and Tim Shipman (just about) to pause and analyse the action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

205. The Last Days of Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson has resigned. In a special episode of The Rest Is History Tom and Dominic dissect the tumultuous last few days in British politics, with references and comparisons to Roman emperors, Margaret Thatcher, and other characters from modern and ancient history. Join The Rest Is History Club for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter:  @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 745: Boris Johnson at the Covid inquiry

Boris Johnson spent two days last week being cross-examined by the Covid inquiry. What did we learn from his evidence?To find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecome a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"B*llocks": Boris Johnson at the Covid inquiry

Boris Johnson appeared "diminished" at the Covid inquiry - and still couldn't quite apologise properly.Rachel Cunliffe, associate political editor for the New Statesman, was in the room as the former prime minister gave evidence. She joins Anoosh Chakelian and Freddie Hayward to analyse two "blockbuster" days, figure out if we've learned anything new, and look ahead to next week when Rishi Sunak will appear to account for his actions during the pandemic.Read Rachel's report from the inquiry: "The Tories are lucky to be rid of Boris Johnson"https://www.newstatesman.com/quickfire/2023/12/the-tories-are-lucky-to-be-rid-of-boris-johnsonDownload the app:iOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/new-statesman-magazine/id610498525Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.progressivemediagroup.newstatesman&hl=en_GB&gl=USSubscribe to the New Statesman WhatsApp channel:https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va9latS0wajogms2z02c Give something priceless:Give the New Statesman and get 20% off our gift subscriptions using code XMAS20 at the checkout.newstatesman.com/gift-subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boris Johnson’s question time — Start Your Week with Alex Andreou and Ros Taylor

All eyes will be on Boris Johnson as he faces the Covid Inquiry this week. What bombshells? Plus – Keir Starmer has made headlines over the weekend for his praise of Margaret Thatcher? What’s the Labour leader up to? We have the latest on the Government’s failing Rwanda plan – can Rishi Sunak ever escape the doomed policy? Finally we have the latest on the Israel Hamas conflict, are Israel’s allies losing patience with Netanyahu?  “Nothing Johnson says this week will change the public perception of Boris Johnson.” – Ros Taylor  “Going to war with a neighbouring country may not be the smartest thing to do during a pandemic.” – Alex Andreou "Johnson does have a history of dismissing female-led inquiries.” – Ros Taylor Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bunkercast  Written and presented by Alex Andreou with Ros Taylor. Producer: Liam Tait. Audio editor: Jade Bailey. Managing editor: Jacob Jarvis. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. Instagram | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boris Johnson | Interview | 6

Matt and Alice speak to Sonia Purnell, journalist and author of 'Just Boris: A Tale of Blonde Ambition'. She shares her memories of her time working with Boris in Brussels during the 90s. They also discuss his early and crucial reinvention, the Johnson appeal, and whether or not we'll see Boris in British politics again.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Boris Johnson Vs. The Covid-19 Inquiry

It’s a new week and Boris Johnson will finally be held to account for his leadership during the pandemic at the Covid-19 Inquiry this week. Steve Richards imagines how different and more effective the response would have been if Gordon Brown and Alastair Darling were in charge. Would they have handled it as well as they did the financial crash? All this plus reflections on Glenys Kinnock, Keir Starmer and Margaret Thatcher, the demise of Newsnight and the BBC and brilliant questions from the Rock & Roll co-operative. Support Rock & Roll Politics on Patreon and get exclusive benefits including bonus episodes and exclusive merchandise only available to subscribers: https://www.patreon.com/RockNRollPolitics Tickets for Rock & Roll Politics Live: Kings Place London on Dec 18th. Get Steve Richards’ book Turning Points: Crisis and Change in Modern Britain from 1945 to Truss here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boris Johnson | Who's The Blondest? | 1

Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson has one goal: to be king of the world. After all, everyone tells him he's capable of it - his dysfunctional parents, his elite teachers, his affluent friends. But as he faces his first public scandal, will he be able to weather the storm?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Where Have Boris Johnson's Voters Gone?

Four years on from Boris Johnson's 2019 General Election victory, Matt goes 'polling in the deep' with a panel of experts to find out how the British public's views have changed and how they're likely to vote when they go back to the polls.PLUS: A taster of the latest episode of How to Win An Election, where political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein discuss how to build a war chest and what to do with it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Covid Inquiry: Boris on trial

Over the past two days, Boris Johnson faced a grilling at the Covid Inquiry. His appearance came after weeks of testimony from senior officials, politicians and scientific advisers who hadn't held back in their assessment of his handling of the pandemic. So what did we learn about the crucial decisions made by the then Prime Minister?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Guest: George Arbuthnott, Deputy Insight Editor, The Sunday Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Clips: UK Covid-19 Inquiry.Insight's original investigation:Insight investigation: why was the UK so slow to lockdown?Failures of State: How Britain made the same mistake twice (Pt 2)Failures of State: The inside story of Britain’s battle with coronavirus (Pt 1)Read more: Failures of State: The Inside Story of Britain’s Battle with Coronavirus Find out more about our Apple bonus series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Week... Boris Johnson’s at the COVID inquiry

Two of Westminster's best-connected journalists, Sky News's Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard, guide us through their predictions of how British politics will play out over the next seven days. With Boris Johnson due to give evidence to the COVID inquiry this week, Jack and Sam take us through what he'll be probed on and what to expect. They're joined by Rachel Johnson, journalist and sister of the former prime minister, who shares her views on how the inquiry is progressing and the potential takeaways from her brother's testimony. Plus, what can we expect this week on an update to the Rwanda migration policy, and Foreign Secretary David Cameron’s next trip abroad. Email with your thoughts and rate how their predictions play out: jackandsam@sky.uk or jackandsam@politico.co.uk

Boris Johnson | Them's The Breaks | 5

The Partygate story has broken, and it spells disaster for Boris - now, he has to fight for everything he's worked so hard to achieve. But with new scandals emerging, and his government crumbling around him, is this the end of the road for Boris Johnson?Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/britishscandalPlease support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15. Boris Johnson

There was only one person appearing at the Covid Inquiry this week: the former Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Jim Reed reports.

BONUS EPISODE: The Party's Over, For Now...

In this bonus episode, Paul and Nathan react to Boris Johnson's bombshell departure from the House of Commons before an explosive report from the Privileges Committee ruled he deliberately misled MPs throughout the partygate scandal.They examine the former prime minister's claims of a "witchhunt" against him and return to their sources to debunk his allegations his downfall has been orchestrated by anti-Brexit plotters. So why did the cross-party MPs decide against Mr Johnson? Does his departure offer any closure for those who suffered most during the pandemic? And is this the final chapter in the partygate scandal and in Johnson's political career?This bonus episode of Partygate: The Inside Story was written by Paul Brand, Nathan Lee and David Williams. It was produced, edited and directed by David Williams. The executive producer was Matt Williams.