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Dominic McGrath

Then-prime minister Boris Johnson (right) and Cabinet Secretary Simon Case (Oli Scarff/PA)
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Johnson ‘nationally distrusted’, said top civil servant in new Hancock leak

The UK’s top civil servant described Boris Johnson as a ‘nationally distrusted figure’ during the Covid pandemic, according to leaked messages.
By Dominic McGrath
Mar 6, 2023
Politics

Upcoming small boats legislation ‘unworkable’, Sunak warned

Suella Braverman is set to publish long-promised legislation as soon as Tuesday to tackle small boats crossings in the Channel.
By Dominic McGrath
Mar 6, 2023
Business News

Sunak to push for UK ‘science superpower’ status under new plan

The Prime Minister hopes a science and technology framework will place the country at the forefront of new technologies.
By Dominic McGrath
Mar 6, 2023
Politics

New Government ads to encourage complaints about ‘rogue landlords’

Social housing tenants will be urged to complain about shoddy and dangerous housing in a major new Government advertising campaign.
By Dominic McGrath
Mar 6, 2023
Politics

UK and Germany to fly joint Nato missions in Estonia for first time

British pilots are set to conduct joint air policing missions in Estonia alongside the German air force for the first time.
By Dominic McGrath
Mar 6, 2023
Politics

Strikes Bill likely in breach of ECHR, say MPs and peers

MPs and peers have urged ministers to think again on controversial new strikes law.
By Dominic McGrath
Mar 6, 2023
Politics

Boris Johnson has nominated his father for a knighthood – reports

Boris Johnson has put his father Stanley forward for a knighthood as part of his resignation honours list, according to reports.
By Dominic McGrath
Mar 5, 2023
Politics

Small boats legislation will leave thousands in limbo, refugee campaigners warn

The Refugee Council also said the proposals could effectively ‘shatter’ UK commitments under the UN refugee convention.
By Dominic McGrath
Mar 5, 2023
Politics

Matt Hancock was ‘like a headless chicken’, says former vaccines boss Clive Dix

Dr Dix hit out at the former health secretary in a Telegraph article.
By Dominic McGrath
Mar 5, 2023
Politics

Boris Johnson a ‘nationally distrusted figure’, top civil servant said

The remarks by Cabinet Secretary Simon Case are contained in the latest leaks of Matt Hancock’s WhatsApp messages

By Dominic McGrath
Mar 5, 2023
Politics

Osborne defends Hancock as ‘sensible’ figure after Covid leaks

The former Conservative chancellor crops up in the leaked messages offering advice and support to the health secretary.
By Dominic McGrath
Mar 5, 2023
Politics

Johnson did not knowingly mislead Parliament on partygate, insists minister

Chris Heaton-Harris has offered a staunch defence of the former prime minister.
By Dominic McGrath
Mar 5, 2023
Politics

Starmer urged to publish Sue Gray messages amid Tory anger over move to Labour

The civil servant is expected to submit a formal request on Monday to take on the role of Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff.
By Dominic McGrath
Mar 5, 2023
Politics

Hancock wanted to ‘frighten the pants’ off public leaked texts reveal

Leaked messages reveal discussions over when to ‘deploy’ details of a new Covid-19 strain

By Dominic McGrath
Mar 5, 2023
Tech

AI tools like ChatGPT could play role in government – science minister

ChatGPT, which has made headlines in recent weeks, is a form of generative AI.
By Dominic McGrath
Mar 4, 2023
Politics

New powers to tackle small boats set to be announced next week

The legislation is expected to make asylum claims inadmissible from those who travel to the UK on small boats.
By Dominic McGrath
Mar 4, 2023
Politics

Sunak and Hancock complained of ‘nightmare’ Dominic Cummings

Dominic Cummings’ time in Downing Street was a ‘nightmare’, Rishi Sunak appeared to tell Matt Hancock, according to the latest set of leaked messages.
By Dominic McGrath
Mar 4, 2023
Politics

Sunak and Hancock complained of ‘nightmare’ Dominic Cummings

By Dominic McGrath
Mar 4, 2023
Politics

Senior Labour MP says she contacted police over threat

Preet Kaur Gill, the first female Sikh MP and the shadow international development secretary, spoke out after she received a threatening email.
By Dominic McGrath
Mar 4, 2023
Politics

Ex-Tory minister praises Gray’s ‘integrity’ after Labour appointment

Labour insisted all civil service rules will be followed after outcry from Conservative MPs about the civil servant’s new role

By Dominic McGrath
Mar 4, 2023
Politics

Hancock hit out at Sunak amid concerns over Eat Out to Help Out scheme

The details emerged in the latest tranche of leaked messages from the former health secretary, published by the Daily Telegraph.
By Dominic McGrath
Mar 4, 2023
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