Govt defends Abbott despite claims he’s ‘a misogynist,a sexist,a climate change denier’
Opposition MPs were highly critical of the defence, with shadow minister Peter Kyle saying ministers “don’t even pretend not to embrace bigots any more”.
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Video: Hancock defends ‘trade expert’ Abbott over sexism
Questioned on Sky News, the Health Secretary said he does not believe that Mr Abbott is homophobic or misogynistic, and, when pressed, added: “He’s also an expert in trade.”
This is why Tony Abbott’s trade job is bad news for Britain
Abbott is being tipped to advise Britain - his birthplace - on how to seize trade opportunities after Brexit, with the Sun reporting that the socially conservative ex-PM is set to become the UK’s “new trade deal supremo”.
Johnson’s infrastructure project will drive public wealth to private equity firms
Under the cover of a construction boom, the Tories are handing public money over to financial institutions.
Lord appears at sub-committee meeting from a moving car
He signed off by saying: “By the way, I can recommend the restaurant.”
Downing Street ties itself in knots to defend Gove
Gove was pictured without a mask in Pret A Manger yesterday morning
Hancock ‘not frankly interested’ in Gove not wearing a mask while shopping
The Health Secretary claimed the photos were taken before he announced the change in policy, when they were actually taken after.
Leaked letter reveals panic in Number 10 over border plans
"It's a bit late for the border still not to be ready", concerned members of the ERG have reportedly said.
Tractors descend on Parliament to protest trade deals undermining British food standards
Protestors headed to the capital ahead of the Agriculture Bill’s return to the Lords on Thursday.