Robert Jenrick tries to define ‘substantial meal’ as latest measures face ridicule
The housing secretary said a Cornish pasty would qualify under new guidance, as long as it is served with chips or a side salad.
The housing secretary said a Cornish pasty would qualify under new guidance, as long as it is served with chips or a side salad.
“Mr Jenrick has made an unfortunate habit of overruling officials’ advice to get his own way, just as he did during the Westferry cash-for-favours scandal. Now he has done the same with this blatant example of pork-barrel politics."
Senior Tories rallied round Communities Secretary Mr Jenrick but questions about his handling of the row continued to mount.
The Tory MP is using the holiday mansion as a coronavirus retreat despite government advice that families should not travel to second homes.
The Housing Secretary defended his actions on Twitter.
Keir Starmer isn’t exactly in his honeymoon period right now - so this speaks volumes of the two contenders in the Tory leadership race.
"If you had seen the things that I have seen"
The former Cabinet minister has come out swinging as he kicks off his tenure as editor of The Spectator.
The Newark MP will have a huge job on his hands if he gets elected - and he knows exactly where he'll start.
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