Tory plan to seize passports and driving licences off drug users is ‘illegal’
A well-known UK lawyer said the £300-million government strategy which would punish recreational drug users is not "compliant with human rights law".
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Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson is a British politician and writer serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party since July 2019. He was Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs 2016-2018 and Mayor of London 2008-2016. Johnson has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Uxbridge and South Ruislip since 2015 and was previously MP for Henley from 2001 to 2008. He has been described as adhering to the ideology of one-nation and national conservatism.
Starmer: Boris Johnson ‘takes public for fools’ and UK people pay the price
“Boris Johnson is too busy denying what he knows and when he knew it that he’s missing in action. He’s lost his grip, and people are paying the price," Labour leader Keir Starmer has said.
Labour hits highest lead in voter polls since 2014 as Tories reach new lows
A new poll shows the Tories now have their lowest score among voters since 2019.
More than 60 Tory MPs set to rebel against Boris Johnson
After a few turbulent weeks, the prime minister could be about to face what could prove to be the largest rebellion of his premiership.
Elevenses: Different Tory, Same Story
From the newsletter: Will getting rid of Boris Johnson really cure any of this country's ills?
Gary Neville tells PM to ‘do one’ and plans December 18th protest
He called on people to gather to stand up for truth and integrity in our democracy and against the "scoundrel and his disciples".
Lord Geidt on the brink – if he goes ‘Johnson goes too’
A senior Conservative has said they would be "astounded" if he chose to remain in his role after the PM was "economic with the truth" in his dealings with him.
Comedian’s viral satirical song on Govt’s Xmas party is too funny not to watch
"Munya remains the undisputed and undefeated champ of satire," wrote one amused viewer.
Watch: Furious Bercow slams Johnson on GMB, saying PM ‘stinks in the nostrils of decent people’
"Living for John Bercow slagging off the PM on GMB this morning," wrote one viewer.