Boris Johnson says he “absolutely” has confidence in Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab – and insisted the government is working “virtually around the clock” to help evacuate people from Afghanistan.
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PM faces criticism from all sides of Commons over UK’s ‘moment of shame’ in Afghanistan
Boris Johnson has been criticised by MPs from across all parties in the House of Commons during an emergency debate on the crisis in Afghanistan.
20,000 Afghans to resettle in the UK under PM’s plan – but critics say it’s not enough
The UK will take up to 20,000 vulnerable Afghans over the coming years as part of a resettlement plan, following the Taliban takeover of their country.
‘People are going to die’: Ex-marine tells PM to ‘get a grip’ as wife caught in Kabul ‘stampede’
A former Royal Marine commando has demanded Boris Johnson “get a grip” on the evacuation effort from Kabul as he warned: “People are going to die.”
PM and foreign secretary ‘missing in action’ over Afghanistan, says Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson and Dominic Raab of being “missing in action” as Afghanistan collapsed to Taliban control – while the Labour leader also admitted he had been left “deeply concerned” by US President Joe Biden’s response to the crisis.
PM set to announce resettlement scheme for Afghans ‘most in need’
Boris Johnson is set to announce a bespoke resettlement scheme for those “most in need” in Afghanistan following the Taliban’s dramatic takeover of the country, Downing Street has said.
Afghanistan must not become ‘breeding ground for terror’ once again, PM says
Boris Johnson has said the West needs to work collectively to ensure Afghanistan doesn’t again become a “breeding ground for terror”.
British sacrifices in Afghanistan ‘not in vain’, says PM, as most embassy staff will return to UK in coming days
The “vast bulk” of British citizens in Afghanistan will be brought back to the UK over the “next few days”, Boris Johnson has said.
‘We are so, so proud’: PM’s message to Team GB as they equal London 2012 medal tally
Jason Kenny has become the most decorated British Olympian ever – as Boris Johnson hailed Team GB’s athletes for their “sportsmanship, hard work and determination” during the Tokyo Olympics.
PM not expecting to isolate after member of his staff tests positive for COVID
The prime minister is not expected to isolate after taking a flight this week with a member of his staff who has tested positive for COVID-19.
Row as PM says Thatcher gave UK ‘early start’ in climate change fight by closing coal mines
Sir Keir Starmer and Nicola Sturgeon have led criticism of Boris Johnson after he said Margaret Thatcher gave the UK a “big early start” in its battle against climate change when she closed coal mines in the 1980s.
PM declines Sturgeon’s invitation to meet for talks during Scotland trip
Boris Johnson has declined Nicola Sturgeon’s invitation to meet for talks while he is in Scotland this week.
‘I feel incredibly blessed’: PM and Carrie Johnson expecting second baby
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie are expecting their second baby, she has announced.
Number of Tory MPs think PM won’t follow through and introduce COVID domestic vaccine passports
A number of Conservative MPs have told Sky News they do not think the government will follow through and actually introduce domestic vaccine passports.
PM reveals ‘romantic urges’ of Downing St dog – with Dilyn liking ‘people’s legs’
Boris Johnson has expressed concern about the “romantic urges” of an occupant of Downing Street – with the prime minister revealing his dog Dilyn has a liking for “people’s legs”.
Police Federation to write to PM criticising pay freeze and new Beating Crime Plan
Boris Johnson will receive a letter from the chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales outlining officers’ fury at a pay freeze and criticising the government’s new Beating Crime Plan.
Labour MP asked to leave the Commons after saying PM has ‘lied over and over again’ during pandemic
A Labour MP has tweeted she will “never stop speaking truth to power” after being asked to leave the House of Commons for refusing to withdraw claims that Boris Johnson had “lied” to the country “over and over again”.
PM branded ‘superspreader of confusion’ as he says sorry to businesses for ‘pingdemic’ chaos
Boris Johnson has apologised to businesses impacted by a rising number of staff members having to self-isolate due to coming into close contact with a positive coronavirus case.
‘Important everybody sticks to same rules’: PM makes U-turn on isolation and urges caution on eve of unlocking
Boris Johnson says he “did look briefly at the idea” of taking part in a daily-test pilot scheme but thinks it’s “far more important that everybody sticks to the same rules” so will be self-isolating until next Monday.
PM’s quickest U-turn yet? From Hancock’s downfall to Christmas bubbles, here’s how his latest reversal compares
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak have performed a dramatic U-turn and announced they will no longer dodge self-isolation after a fellow minister tested positive for COVID.
PM says it’s ‘highly probable’ worst of pandemic is over – but warns against ‘throwing caution to the winds’
Boris Johnson has claimed it is “highly probable” the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is over – on the day the UK recorded its highest number of daily cases for six months.
Theatre owner criticises PM after football fans inflict ‘significant damage’ to his buildings
Theatre owner Sir Cameron Mackintosh has criticised Prime Minister Boris Johnson after football fans scaled the walls of one of his theatres before England’s game against Italy.
Euro 2020 final: Schools open late and businesses close early for some as PM flies the flag from No 10
Some schools in England have given permission for children to come in late on Monday and some businesses have adjusted their opening times because of the Euro 2020 final.
Govt to set out N Ireland plans within two weeks – as PM told trust in him at ‘all-time low’
The government will set out its plans for post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland within the next two weeks – as Labour claimed trust in Boris Johnson over the issue had fallen to “an all-time low”.
PM won’t say how many will be self-isolating after 19 July – as Starmer warns of ‘summer of chaos’
Boris Johnson has repeatedly declined to say how many people are expected to have to self-isolate following the final relaxation of COVID restrictions in England on 19 July.
Almost all COVID rules to be ditched on 19 July – but PM says don’t get ‘demob happy’
Almost all COVID rules – including limits on the number of people who can meet together, legal requirements on wearing face masks, and social distancing in pubs and bars – will be ditched as part of the final step of the roadmap for lifting lockdown restrictions in England.
Questions remain for businesses after PM announces scrapping of work-from-home order
The prime minister has announced that he wants to scrap the work-from-home order later this month, as he moves to end England’s remaining coronavirus restrictions.
PM to reveal final step of roadmap plan to ‘restore people’s freedoms’ on Monday
Boris Johnson will reveal how he plans to “restore people’s freedoms” in England at a news conference on Monday, ahead of the final stage of his roadmap out of lockdown.
Merkel tells PM number of fans at Wembley for Euro 2020 seems ‘a bit too much’
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has told Boris Johnson of her “grave concern” at the number of football fans being allowed to attend Euro 2020 games at Wembley Stadium.
European holiday hopes on the line as PM set to talk COVID travel rules with Germany’s Merkel
The prime minister will welcome Angela Merkel to the UK on Friday, with coronavirus travel restrictions expected to be high on the agenda for their talks.