Downing Street staff are alleged to have regularly held “wine-time Fridays” during the Covid-19 pandemic. Downing Street staff regularly held “wine-time Fridays” during the Covid-19 pandemic, which UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson was aware of and regularly witnessed, reports the Mirror. According to sources, Johnson encouraged those in participation to “let off steam” despite lockdown […]

4 years ago

Yep, that’s a genuine headline. Brexit was supposed to happen last week, but you know how that went. You probably also know that in 2019, the April Fool’s gag has more strange power than ever. Social media, press releases, newspapers (for those who still read them) and websites are dangerous places to engage with on […]

7 years ago

Downing Street confirmed the news on Sunday evening. Home Secretary Amber Rudd has resigned, according to officials at Downing Street. Ms Rudd, who was due to make a Commons statement on Monday, was under pressure to quit over the recent Windrush scandal. Her handling of the controversy has been heavily criticised by MPs, with over […]

8 years ago

The cheeky scamp. Wednesday was certainly an eventful day in British politics. David Cameron resigned the country’s premiership and vacated Number 10, Theresa May was sworn in as the new Prime Minister by the Queen, and she then immediately went about appointing her new cabinet. The competition between rival news agencies to cover the unfolding […]

10 years ago