21% cite Tory Xmas parties as 46% say they would not follow Covid mixing rules
46% of people have said that they will not comply if the government introduces rules preventing them mixing…
Christmas
PMQs: Johnson fails to grasp what we all know: solidarity matters in a pandemic
The leaked clip of Downing Street staff joking about a rule-breaking Christmas party dominated PMQs today as expected.…
Lammy: PM must apologise following leaked Downing Street party footage
David Lammy has called on Boris Johnson to apologise and explain what happened after leaked footage revealed political…
As rule-breaking scandals continue to break, Johnson’s charm is wearing off
Several rule-breaking events stand out in the pandemic. The Barnard Castle eye test, for example, and Matt Hancock’s smooch with an aide.…
Streeting: “Come clean” over No 10 parties or undermine public compliance
Wes Streeting has urged the government to “come clean” over the party reportedly held in contravention with Covid…
647,000 ‘festive workers’ across UK do not get statutory sick pay, TUC warns
Analysis by the TUC has found that 647,000 workers in the hospitality, retail, arts and entertainment sectors –…
Labour’s new business spokesperson warns against cancelling Xmas parties
Jonathan Reynolds, Labour’s new Shadow Business and Industrial Strategy Secretary, has urged people not to “pre-emptively” cancel their…
Johnson accused of breaking Covid rules with 2020 Downing Street Xmas party
Boris Johnson hosted a rule-breaking festive bash in Downing Street in the run-up to Christmas last year, according…
Keir Starmer’s Christmas message: “There is light at the end of the tunnel”
Below is the full text of Keir Starmer’s Christmas message. I want to wish you all a very…
Angela Rayner’s Christmas message: “Thank you to all of our key workers”
Labour party chair and deputy leader Angela Rayner has used her Christmas message released today to thank “all…
