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The UK and its allies are stepping up diplomatic efforts to prevent a Russian invasion of Ukraine, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson and senior ministers set to hold talks with international counterparts. Johnson will travel to Europe later this week as part of intensive diplomatic efforts to bring Russian President
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British lawmakers are demanding an apology and withdrawal of false claims made by Prime Minister Boris Johnson about opposition leader Keir Starmer, which allegedly contributed to protesters mobbing Starmer outside the Houses of Parliament. Johnson accused Starmer of failing to prosecute a prominent child abuser, Jimmy Savile, despite evidence showing
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Sir Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, was surrounded by a mob of protesters outside Parliament on Monday, February 7, who shouted abuse at him, including accusations of "treason" and "protecting paedophiles." The incident comes just a week after Boris Johnson falsely accused Starmer of failing to
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The row over Prime Minister Boris Johnson's baseless claim that Jimmy Savile escaped prosecution due to Keir Starmer's inaction has intensified, with top Tories dodging calls to retract the statement. The culture secretary and justice secretary have hinted at the possibility of the false accusations, while
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In a recent exchange in the House of Commons, Boris Johnson sparked controversy by accusing Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer of failing to prosecute Jimmy Savile, a notorious entertainer with a history of sexual abuse. However, the claim was swiftly disputed by Nazir Afzal, a former chief Crown prosecutor, who
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing mounting pressure over his honesty as an internal inquiry into lockdown-breaching parties intensifies. The focus has shifted to an animal charity evacuation controversy, raising questions about Johnson's integrity. The issue stems from newly released parliamentary committee emails that showed diplomats referencing
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Labour and other opposition parties have accused Boris Johnson of lying about his involvement in the evacuation of the Nowzad animal welfare charity from Afghanistan in August. The Prime Minister denied intervening to bring charity staff and animals to Britain, but leaked email exchanges suggest he "authorised" UK
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Despite a dramatic day of high-profile defections and ominous warnings from senior Tories, Boris Johnson emerged unscathed after a vote of no confidence failed to materialise. The Prime Minister, who has been at the center of a growing rebellion within his party, vowed to take the fight to both the
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Armed forces minister James Heappey has been defending Boris Johnson over the partying scandal, acknowledging public opinion and stating that millions of people may not trust the prime minister's explanation. Heappey upheld the line that Johnson thought the party was a work event, while also admitting that the
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As the nation mourns the death of Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth's husband, two prominent British institutions, the Prime Minister's Office and the monarchy, are embroiled in scandals that have sparked widespread outrage. Prince Andrew, the Queen's second son, has been forced to relinquish his
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Scotland's Independence leader, Alex Salmond, has warned that the outrage over Downing Street parties during lockdown will lead to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's ousting this year, potentially paving the way for a more formidable Tory successor. Salmond believes that any replacement would be more organized, popular,
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As the highly contagious omicron variant continues to sweep across the UK, the country is grappling with a severe strain on its healthcare system, with a record 218,274 new daily infections reported on Tuesday - a 15% increase from the previous high set on December 31. The surge in
