Podcast appearances and mentions of chris pincher

There has been a wave of by-elections in recent months across the country - and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig has been to most of them. In fact this Thursday sees Jon covering his 40th count for Sky News. He's in Nadine Dorries' old seat of Mid Bedfordshire which could see the vote split 3 ways between the Conservatives, Labour and the Lib Dems.On the same day, another seat held by the Conservatives – Tamworth – is up for grabs following Chris Pincher's resignation over groping allegations.But what if anything do by-elections results tell us about potential general election outcomes? On a bonus episode of the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson talks to Jon Craig about that, and his highlights of covering by-elections for so many years. Podcast producer: Alex Edden Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce Editor: Paul Stanworth

How does a man wearing red and white check trousers escape from a prison underneath a moving truck?Daniel Khalife - as we record - is still on the run. So where has he gone, how did he do it and what are the implications of the whole saga?Also on today's episode - Chris Pincher resigns as an MP, Britain (sort of) rejoins the... via the Horizon project) and we discuss abortion laws in Mexico.Editor: Tom HughesSenior Producer: Gabriel RadusProducer: Laura FitzPatrickPlanning Producer: Alex BarnettSocial Media Editor: Georgia FoxwellVideo Producer: Will Gibson-SmithYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The News Agents".The News Agents is a Global Player Original and a Persephonica Production.

Rishi Sunak is facing more byelection pain in Tamworth, Staffordshire, after Chris Pincher resigned from parliament this morning. Plus: Rachel Reeves gets challenged during an LBC phone in; and the shocking story of how an undercover cop deceived a woman into a relationship for two decades. With Sam Bright and Moya Lothian-McLean.

Chris Pincher's appointment as Deputy Chief Whip raised eyebrows and led to intense scrutiny of Boris Johnson's judgment.

The prospect of another by-election looms after Parliament's standards committee recommended an eight-week suspension of former Conservative whip, Chris Pincher.If the name is familiar, it's because he was arguably the one who sealed the fate of Boris Johnson and led ultimately to his resignation. Today we discuss the ramifications of the sexual assault and we look at Keir Starmer's pledge to give working class kids better oracy skills.

In two weeks' time Rishi Sunak faces major by-election tests in the seats vacated by Boris Johnson, Nigel Adams and David Warburton, and the suspension of former whip Chris Pincher means there could be at least one more on the way. Matt speaks to Times journalists on the ground to find out where the Conservatives have a chance of holding on.Plus: Columnists Manveen Rana and Matthew Bell discuss oracy lessons with Keir Starmer, whether Bishops should sit in the House of Lords, and where they sit in the great hanging basket debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A year on from allegations that Chris Pincher groped two young men at the Carlton Club (allegations that ultimately triggered the downfall of Boris Johnson), Parliament's standards watchdog has now found that Pincher brought the House into disrepute and recommended an eight-week suspension. On the podcast, Isabel Hardman says that this makes a by-election in his constituency of Tamworth a question of when, not if. But even worse for the Conservative party, their newly-selected candidate in that constituency is the current MP of another constituency. Cindy Yu talks to Isabel and Katy Balls about the mess that CCHQ finds itself in now. Produced by Cindy Yu.

Exclusive footage of Boris Johnson from the One Decision Podcast has been shared with The News Agents. He was facing questions from hosts Julia Macfarlane and Richard Dearlove about Ukraine, democracy and global security. Towards the end, Julia asked him about his own response to British democracy - his refusal to accept the findings of the 'kangaroo court' privileges committee into his wrongdoing. She also asked him about Chris Pincher - the deputy chief whip who resigned from government over sexual assault allegations - and that's where Johnson's answers got really odd... Later on the show we talk about the escalating violence in Israel and Jenin, and why Netanyahu's personal fortunes may be influencing his military moves...Joining The News Agents today were freelance journalist Julia Macfarlane, Channel 4's foreign correspondent Secunder Kermani, & Cambridge Gates Scholar and expert on populism, Ayala Panievsky.

In our final episode of 2022, we look back on an especially turbulent year in Westminster - from partygate to Chris Pincher, Ukraine to market meltdown, Boris Johnson to Rishi Sunak, Kwasi Kwarteng and Jeremy Hunt. We reflect on the most significant events, what we got right and wrong at the time, and what British politics will bring in 2023. This marks Sebastian Payne's last episode presenting the podcast, but we will be back in the new year with a new host. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with political editor George Parker, chief political correspondent Jim Pickard, chief UK political columnists Robert Shrimsley and deputy opinion editor Miranda Green. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Howie Shannon. The sound engineers were Breen Turner and Jan Sigsworth.-Read the latest on https://www.ft.com/world/uk-Follow @SebastianEPayne -Subscribe to https://www.ft.com/newslettersAudio: BBC / Sky / ITVRead a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon and Matt welcome the former Whitehall Editor of the FT (now Director of the Think Tank, Onward), Sebastian Payne, to discuss his book 'The Fall Of Boris Johnson' We recorded this one quite late at night in a bar, so you'll also get to enjoy some thumpin' tunes in the background too, mixed in with a bit of Simon's cough, A delightful cacophony we think you'll agree!Sebastian talks about the 'three Ps' in his book (Patterson, Pincher and Partygate). as well as how well respected Johnson is in Ukraine, his obsession with Churchill and what he had to leave out of the book. We also have some of your correspondence and book reviews. (remember, you can get in touch at any time: booksoftheyear@yahoo.com) Here comes the science bit:The Fall of Boris Johnson is the explosive inside account of how a prime minister lost his hold on power.Boris Johnson was touted as the saviour of the country and the Conservative Party, obtaining a huge commons majority and finally getting Brexit done. But within three short years, he was deposed in disgrace, leaving the country in crisis.Sebastian Payne, Whitehall Editor for the Financial Times, tells the essential behind-the-scenes story, charting the series of scandals that felled Johnson: from the blocked suspension of Owen Paterson to partygate, and, then the final death blow: the Chris Pincher allegations. This is the full narrative of the betrayals, rivalries and resignations that resulted in the dramatic Conservative coup and set in motion events that saw the party sink to catastrophic new lows.With unparalleled access to those who were in the room when key decisions were made, Payne tells of the miscalculations and mistakes that led to Boris's downfall. This is a gripping and timely look at how power is gained, wielded and lost in Britain today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Private Members' Clubs are often the location of suspected scandal - from Oscar Wilde to Chris Pincher, what happens behind these elitist doors?Seth Alexander Thévoz joins Kate Betwixt the Sheets to reveal the secret history behind some of London's most famous members' clubs, from 1693 to the present day.*WARNING there are naughty words and adult themes in this episode*Senior Producer: Charlotte Long. Producer: Sophie Gee. Edited and mixed by Anisha Deva.For more History Hit content, subscribe to our newsletters here.If you'd like to learn even more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad-free podcasts, and audiobooks at History Hit - subscribe today!For your chance to win 5 Historical Non-Fiction Books (including a signed copy of Dan Snow's On This Day in History), please fill out this short survey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was an accusation of sexual assault that brought down Boris Johnson's government. When Tory whip Chris Pincher was accused of groping two men in a private members club, the scandal was not so much the act itself but the cover up. On the first episode of this three-part series, Liz Bates, Sky's political correspondent, speaks to Emily (not her real name) who describes the night she says she was sexually assaulted by an MP, who is now a serving cabinet minister. Plus, we hear other stories of sexual misconduct at the very top of government, and ask why victims still feel they have no-one to turn to. If you want to get in touch about anything you hear in this episode, Liz is on twitter @wizbates Political news editor: Agnes Chambre Senior political news editor: Louis Degenhardt Podcast Producer: Rosie Gillott Podcast Editor: Philly Beaumont Sound Designer: Tom Burchill

It was an accusation of sexual assault that brought down Boris Johnson's government. When Tory whip Chris Pincher was accused of groping two men in a private members club, the scandal was not so much the act itself but the cover up. On the first episode of this three-part series, Liz Bates, Sky's political correspondent, speaks to Emily (not her real name) who describes the night she says she was sexually assaulted by an MP, who, at time of recording, was a serving cabinet minister. Plus, we hear other stories of sexual misconduct at the very top of government and ask why victims still feel they have no-one to turn to. If you want to get in touch about anything you hear in this episode, Liz is on twitter @wizbates Political news editor: Agnes Chambre Senior political news editor: Louis Degenhardt Podcast Producer: Rosie Gillott Podcast Editor: Philly Beaumont Sound Designer: Tom Burchill

It was an accusation of sexual assault that ultimately brought down Boris Johnson's government. When Conservative MP and whip Chris Pincher was accused of groping two men in a private members' club, the scandal was not so much the act itself but the accusations of a "cover up".In The Open Secret, a three part series from Sky News, political correspondent Liz Bates hears from others who have been scared to speak out about inappropriate behaviour and finds out why Westminster seems to struggle to deal with such claims.

On today's episode of Dan Wootton Uncancelled:Why does GB News favourite Neil Oliver think the elites of our government are taking us for a ride? Our man in Stirling will chat with Dan about the incredible reaction to the monologue that struck a chord with millions.As 20,000 cross the Channel this year amid concerns that a new Rwanda flight will be unable to leave until October, have the left and the ECHR pushed a record number of migrants into the hands of opportunistic people traffickers? Nigel Farage joins Dan to discuss. As a new poll confirms Tory members want Boris to stay on, the man who exposed the scandal that helped bring him down, Chris Pincher accuser and former Tory parliamentary candidate Alex Story, gives a very significant endorsement to the outgoing PM. He joins Dan to share his story. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to the Alcohol Alert, brought to you by The Institute of Alcohol Studies.In this edition:Shift in England’s drinking during COVID-19 could lead to 150,000 more cases of disease by 2035 🎵 Podcast feature 🎵The global burden of poor analysisMinimum pricing has never been promoted as a panaceaPubs: “lost forever” or consolidated?Health Disparities white paper delayedBoris Johnson “minimises” sexual harassment and blames alcoholIndustry arguments dominate Commons debate on alcohol tax reformAlcohol packaging captures the attention of and creates appeal among young peopleAlcohol Toolkit Study: updateWe hope you enjoy our roundup of stories below: please feel free to share. Thank you.IAS BlogsTo read blogs click here.Shift in England’s drinking during COVID-19 could lead to 150,000 more cases of disease by 2035 🎵 Podcast feature 🎵A new IAS and HealthLumen modelling study suggests changes in alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic are likely to lead to thousands of additional cases of diseases and premature deaths.The pandemic saw heavier drinkers consuming more alcohol and this trend is continuing. If consumption does not return to 2019 levels or lower, England could see an additional 147,892 cases and 9,914 additional premature deaths from nine alcohol-related diseases, costing the NHS £1.2bn.Three scenarios were modelled between 2022 and 2035 to project how recent changes in drinking may affect health harm from nine alcohol-related diseases: high blood pressure, stroke, liver cirrhosis, and six forms of cancer. The research found:Joint Lead on the study Dr Sadie Boniface said:“Much of the health harm from alcohol is from chronic diseases which take years to develop. Our results shed light on the long-term impacts of recent changes in drinking patterns.“These increases in alcohol harm, lives lost, and costs to the NHS projected in our study are not inevitable.“Deaths from alcohol are at record levels, and this research should act as a ‘wake-up call’ to take alcohol harm seriously as part of recovery planning from the pandemic.”A very similar modelling study by the University of Sheffield was published at the same time and backed up IAS’ findings. The Sheffield study looked at more diseases across a longer period of time, so projected higher alcohol-related deaths and hospital admissions.Dr Boniface was interviewed on the BBC News, explaining the study findings and implications:If you missed our launch webinar, where Dr Boniface and Sheffield’s lead author Colin Angus presented their studies, you can catch up on YouTube here.The global burden of poor analysisIn mid-July, a new Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study was published in The Lancet. The GBD study is a long-running observational epidemiological study. Their new publication was widely covered in the media with most either stating that “alcohol is never good for people under 40” or “Young people should not drink alcohol but older people may benefit from small amounts”.The study found that for men aged 15-39, the recommended amount of alcohol before “risking health loss” was just 0.136 of a standard drink a day. For women of the same age, the “theoretical minimum risk exposure level” was 0.273 drinks – about a quarter of a standard drink a day.Among those aged 40-64, safe alcohol consumption levels ranged from about half a standard drink a day to almost two standard drinks. For those aged 65 or older, the risks of “health loss from alcohol consumption” were reached after consuming a little more than three standard drinks a day.The senior author, Dr Emmanuela Gakidou, professor of health metrics sciences at the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, said:“Our message is simple: young people should not drink, but older people may benefit from drinking small amounts.”This is in contrast to their study four year ago, which said that even the occasional drink was harmful to health and suggested governments should advise people to abstain entirely.Colin Angus wrote an IAS blog criticising elements of the study, for instance the study saying “older people may benefit from drinking small amounts” could be seen to suggest non-drinking older people should take up drinking for its supposed protective effects. Another major issue he flagged was that the study tells you “absolutely nothing about the difference in risks between age groups or the absolute risks that people are facing as a consequence of their drinking”.In the media Mr Angus said:“Younger people are, on average, much less likely to become ill or die from any cause than their older counterparts. Assessing how we should set drinking guidelines or prioritise interventions to minimise the total harm of alcohol requires an assessment of absolute, not relative risk.“The GBD’s own figures suggest that there are over 14 times as many alcohol-attributable deaths in the UK among 70-74 year-olds than 20-24 year olds, which rather contradicts the assertion in this new study that we should focus on the drinking of younger age groups.”Statistician Sir David Spiegelhalter also criticised the study on Twitter:Minimum pricing has never been promoted as a panaceaIn the 22nd of July’s BMJ Editorial, IAS’ Dr Sadie Boniface discussed the new WHO report on minimum pricing policies for alcohol, explaining the report structure and stating that minimum pricing “is an effective part of the policy toolbox for reducing harm from alcohol”.Following a number of recent reports that minimum pricing has failed in Scotland, Dr Boniface writes in the Editorial:“Minimum pricing has never been promoted as a panacea, so arguments that it does not singlehandedly eliminate harm from alcohol can be rejected. Proponents do not claim, for example, that minimum pricing is enough to reduce alcohol consumption and harm among people who are dependent on alcohol, for whom the wider healthcare and support needs are obvious. Minimum pricing is one policy in the toolbox, needed alongside others as part of a coherent strategy.”Dr Boniface discusses what a coherent policy landscape would look like, with population level policies implemented, effectively monitored and evaluated, alongside a suitably resourced and accessible healthcare system offering support. She explains that policies have to be independent from industry influence, an influence which remains a major challenge to a coherent approach.Pubs: “lost forever” or consolidated?According to real estate consultancy Altus Group, there were 39,970 pubs in June, down by more than 7,000 since 2012. Altus said after struggling through Covid the industry now faces soaring prices and higher energy costs.Altus said that pubs which had "disappeared" from the communities they once served had either been demolished or converted for other purposes, meaning that they were "lost forever".A 2017 IAS publication found publicans often attributed pub closures to failures of their managers who are unable to respond to shifting consumer expectations. It also found supermarkets undercutting pubs in price was the major threat to pubs’ commercial viability. As shown below, the gap between on and off-trade consumption has been steadily widening for many years:Another reason for pub closures is consolidation of business into bigger bars. This ONS report in 2018 showed that while small pubs were closing, big pub chains were consolidating business, with employee numbers and overall revenue remaining relatively constantThe Government said:"We've cut taxes for hundreds of thousands of businesses by increasing the Employment Allowance while slashing fuel duty. We've also introduced a 50% business rates relief for eligible High Street businesses and prevented bill increases by freezing the business rates multiplier, saving businesses £4.6bn over the next five years."Health Disparities white paper delayedThe Health Disparities white paper – due to be published in late July – has been delayed for the summer and will only go ahead if given the green light by the new Prime Minister.The white paper is set to include further legislation to increase alternatives to tobacco products and increase alcohol-free products in pubs.An ITV article said:“In recent weeks charities and other health groups have been pushing for the paper to introduce preventative measures and measures that have a population wide focus. Sources said there was a risk that a future pm could drop this agenda - although pointed out that the policies had been framed as "non-nanny state" - perhaps to try to make sure it had Cabinet support.”The white paper is said to include a change to the classification of no and low alcohol beers. Currently no-alcohol has to be 0.5% or lower and low-alcohol 1.2% or lower. This could rise to 1% and 3% respectively.The change is said to be designed to help people cut down alcohol consumption “by helping brewers make low-strength options more appealing”.Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, chair of the AHA, suggested that more evidence was needed on low-alcohol products but said “if it could be done in a way without brand promotion, we would be supportive”.However, Gilmore said the plan was “tinkering round the edges” and that the government had “consistently put its head in the sand on evidence-based policies that have been shown worldwide to reduce harm”, mainly by increasing prices and reducing availability.Boris Johnson “minimises” sexual harassment and blames alcoholWhile being question by the Liaison Committee about his handling of the conduct of former deputy chief whip Chris Pincher, Boris Johnson said there’s a problem with alcohol in Westminster and that “some people simply can’t take their drink”.Conservative committee member Caroline Nokes MP asked him “have you just sat there and told us that alcohol is an excuse?”, to which Boris disagreed.In the resignation letter of parliamentary private secretary Mark Fletcher, he wrote about the Pincher assault:“You suggested that the events of that night were the fault of the colleagues who were present for allowing him to drink too much. Such a view seems to me an attempt to absolve Mr Pincher of his actions and, in so doing, to be an apologist for someone who has committed sexual assault.”Ian Hamilton, of the University of York, wrote in the Independent that alcohol should not be used as an excuse for predatory sexual behaviour as this displaces responsibility from the perpetrator. He wrote:“While the victim is left with the impression that it was the drug rather than the person responsible, the perpetrator tries to evade taking responsibility for what they did. This hardly gives anyone hope that this predatory behaviour will change. Even if predators become abstinent from alcohol, this won’t magically displace their thought processes and perception about what is permissible and what isn’t, in relation to others.”Industry arguments dominate Commons debate on alcohol tax reformOn 7 July the Commons debated the proposed reform to alcohol duty, with discussion of its impact on the alcohol industry – particularly the wine industry – dominating proceedings.Welsh Conservative Alun Cairns opened the debate and asked for “minor adjustments” to the strength bands and Small Brewers’ Relief.Various other MPs spoke of the new system being too complicated, with too many tax bands, and how wine producers will find it difficult as wine strength is dependent on the weather.Liberal Democrat MP Daisy Cooper said: “Overall, the alcohol duty reforms proposed by the Government just tinker around the edges in dealing with the pressures facing hospitality”, seemingly not recognising the importance of the public health element of the reform.Shadow Exchequer Secretary, Abena Oppong-Asare MP, said Labour agrees the system should be simplified and be more consistent, and be balanced across public health and supporting business. She said the wine bands should be looked at, as the new system has too much red tape, as should changes to beer duty which currently would help bigger brewers more than small brewers.Oppong-Asare went on to point out the cider exceptionalism, with it having a lower rate than beer in the proposals, and asked the Treasury to explain why this is when strong cheap cider causes so much harm.Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Lucy Frazer MP responded to the majority of the concerns and said they will be looked into. She did highlight that public health was a major reason for the reform. Alcohol packaging captures the attention of and creates appeal among young peopleA new Stirling study has highlighted the impact alcohol packaging has on capturing the attention of and creating appeal among young people.50 current drinkers aged 18-35 participated in 8 focus groups, in which they were asked about a range of alcoholic products.Daniel Jones, the lead author, said:“Five main themes emerged from our data: the ubiquity of alcohol packaging; its appeal and ability to catch attention; its association with particular occasions and activities; its ability to inform perceptions; and its engagement of both visual and non-visual senses – taste, touch, sound and smell.”Notably, some participants reported purchasing alcohol products solely on pack appeal, with one saying: “I don’t actually like beer, but I bought it specifically because I liked the packaging”.Drinkers preferred exclusive-looking “limited edition” packaging over large price marks portraying the drink as value for money, as they felt value drinks were inferior. Most retained expensive or “cool” empty bottles for display or collection.Matt Lambert of the Portman Group said:“This study demonstrates that the packaging of a product is designed to appeal to different audiences, something that would ring true across all forms of marketing and is not in itself a surprise.”He added that the group's code of practice ensures alcohol is not marketed inappropriately and highlighted how adherence to the code had contributed to “over a decade of decline in underage drinking in Scotland”.Alcohol Toolkit Study: updateThe monthly data collected is from English households and began in March 2014. Each month involves a new representative sample of approximately 1,700 adults aged 16 and over.See more data on the project website here.Prevalence of increasing and higher risk drinking (AUDIT-C)Increasing and higher risk drinking defined as those scoring >4 AUDIT-C. 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Pressure mounts on Boris Johnson with accusations of trying to get Carrie (then girlfriend) a tax-payer funded job and allowing Chris Pincher to continue as a backbencher following allegations of sexual misconduct.  AMO talks nepotism, side-gals and how for Boris Johnson “it's all over.” Send us your thoughts to our twitter or instagram page @ButAreYouListening, TikTok @ButAreYouListeningUK or through email to butareyoulistening@gmail.com to be featured on our socials and/or next episode.Disclaimer: There are references to allegations of sexual misconduct that some listeners may find distressing and/or triggering. Sources:https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/boris-johnson-carrie-symonds-downing-street-b2114733.html?amphttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/chris-pincher-resignation-letter-sleaze-b2113552.htmlhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-62002088.amphttps://amp.theguardian.com/politics/2022/jul/04/chris-pincher-a-timeline-of-allegations-and-investigationshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-62058236https://news.sky.com/story/amp/boris-johnson-apologises-for-appointing-chris-pincher-as-deputy-chief-whip-and-said-it-was-the-wrong-thing-to-do-12646408

Until July 6, Victoria Atkins was the Minister of State for Refugees and Minister of State for Prisons and Probation. But as dozens of her colleagues quit in the wake of Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid's resignations (which themselves followed No. 10's messy handling of the Chris Pincher affair), Atkins resigned too, writing that 'values such as integrity, decency, respect and professionalism' have ‘fractured' under Boris Johnson's leadership. On this episode of Women With Balls, Katy Balls hits the rewind button with Atkins, taking us through the turbulent events of those few days. They discuss what it's like to resign from government while on a school run; unforced errors from No. 10 itself; and whether the Conservative party can properly heal after this divisive time. Produced by Cindy Yu.

Until July 6, Victoria Atkins was the Minister of State for Refugees and Minister of State for Prisons and Probation. But as dozens of her colleagues quit in the wake of Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid's resignations (which themselves followed No. 10's messy handling of the Chris Pincher affair), Atkins resigned too, writing that 'values such as integrity, decency, respect and professionalism' have ‘fractured' under Boris Johnson's leadership. On this episode of Women With Balls, Katy Balls hits the rewind button with Atkins, taking us through the turbulent events of those few days. They discuss what it's like to resign from government while on a school run; unforced errors from No. 10 itself; and whether the Conservative party can properly heal after this divisive time. Produced by Cindy Yu.

TESTO DELL'ARTICOLO ➜ www.bastabugie.it/it/articoli.php?id=7083LA CADUTA DI JOHNSON, IL LEADER CHE HA SPRECATO IL TRIONFO DELLA BREXIT di Stefano MagniSulla caduta di Boris Johnson si sono già scritti fiumi di inchiostro. Quasi tutti articoli di giubilo, considerando che era il più inviso fra i leader europei, accusato di aver promosso e poi portato a termine personalmente l'uscita del Regno Unito dall'Unione Europea. È stato considerato un "clown" (copertina dell'Economist, il giorno delle sue dimissioni), un "premier che ha rovinato l'immagine del Regno Unito".Più che le sue politiche sono stati gli scandali personali a rovinarlo. Johnson aveva infatti vinto tutte le sue battaglie, contro ogni previsione, dimostrando un talento politico non comune. Aveva scommesso sulla Brexit contro la leadership del partito e ha vinto. Aveva ereditato il partito in pieno marasma post-Brexit dopo le sconfitte incassate da Theresa May e ha vinto le elezioni con la più ampia maggioranza dal 1987. Tutti davano per spacciato il negoziato con l'Ue e si preparavano ad un'uscita "disordinata" dall'Unione, ma Johnson ha portato a casa anche un accordo che tuttora regge, nonostante le difficoltà sull'Irlanda. Durante la pandemia, nonostante il linciaggio mediatico a cui è stato sottoposto e la decisione di imporre un duro lockdown (che non piace ai conservatori), è stato il primo a condurre una campagna vaccinale di successo, pur senza imporre obblighi e "metodi persuasivi" alla cinese. Ed è stato uno dei primi in Europa a riaprire tutto, rispettando le date promesse.Quali mai scandali possono aver provocato la sua caduta, dopo un'ascesa così costante? L'ultimo è quello che riguarda Chris Pincher, "deputy chief whip" (responsabile dell'ordine del gruppo alla Camera dei Comuni) che da ubriaco ha molestato due uomini, di cui uno parlamentare. Johnson aveva dichiarato di non avere idea della cattiva condotta di Pincher, poi sono emerse le prove che ne fosse al corrente, ma non avesse agito. L'immagine del premier era stata incrinata dal Partygate: mentre tutto il Paese era chiuso nel lockdown (da lui stesso ordinato) lui aveva festeggiato con ospiti e senza mascherina nella sede del governo, il 10 di Downing Street. Anche in quel caso, prima aveva negato, poi sono emerse le prove che lo hanno incastrato. Già era sopravvissuto al voto di fiducia, all'interno del suo partito, ora, dopo il secondo scandalo, non ha potuto reggere alla raffica di dimissioni dei membri dell'esecutivo. Johnson ha gettato la spugna dopo che oltre cinquanta membri del suo governo (ministri, sottosegretari, funzionari e tecnici) avevano rassegnato le dimissioni come segno di sfiducia.LA BREXIT NON È MAI STATA MESSA IN DISCUSSIONEGli scandali sono il culmine di un malessere che si accumulava da tempo nei suoi confronti. Ma non bisogna farsi confondere troppo dalle analisi dei mass media italiani, o di quelli più "europeizzanti" nello stesso Regno Unito. La Brexit, infatti, non è mai stata messa in discussione, in tutte le polemiche che hanno riguardato direttamente Johnson. Fuorviante anche la reazione di giubilo della Russia, dell'ex presidente Medvedev in particolare: Johnson non è stato punito per il suo aperto sostegno all'Ucraina e all'ingresso di Svezia e Finlandia nella Nato. Su questi temi c'è infatti un ampio consenso bipartisan nel Regno Unito, anche fra i laburisti (salvo la corrente ormai minoritaria di Corbyn).Quella contro Johnson è stata soprattutto una rivolta dei conservatori contro un premier che era riconosciuto, ormai, come un fattore di debolezza in un momento difficile. Prima di tutto, per la sua reputazione personale, incrinata dagli scandali: un elettorato che soffre per l'inflazione e per i problemi economici che tutti noi stiamo vivendo, può tollerare ancora meno un leader sorpreso a mentire e a coprire una cattiva condotta personale. Il Partygate è stato un atto di arroganza, nel momento in cui il paese intero soffriva chiuso in casa. Sul piano più prettamente politico, gli osservatori più attenti accusano Johnson di non essersi dotato di una squadra funzionante. Il voler fare tutto da solo, come tipico dei leader di rottura, è stato inizialmente il segreto del suo successo, ma alla lunga non ha pagato. Dopo un po' di scommesse vinte, è arrivato il momento in cui la mancanza di riflessione e di lavoro di gruppo si è fatta sentire.La vera debolezza di Johnson, però, è stata nella mancanza di coerenza. Ed è ancora più grave, considerando l'enorme importanza del processo di uscita del Regno Unito dall'Unione Europea che lui stesso aveva avviato. Come spiega Allister Heath, editorialista conservatore: "La sua mancanza di un'ideologia di guida, oltre all'ambizione personale e all'interesse personale, non gli permise di comprendere perché così tanti fra i suoi sostenitori si sentissero ideologicamente traditi dal suo programma fatto di più tasse e più spese. È diventato evidente ben più dell'anno scorso che non avremmo mai vissuto una lunga era Johnsoniana, come credevo possibile all'indomani delle elezioni. Non c'è stato alcun nuovo modello economico e sociale a lui ispirato, nessun grande progetto per rimodellare la Gran Bretagna in stile Thatcher."ALLINEATO AL MAINSTREAMNelle battaglie culturali Johnson si è ben presto allineato al mainstream, sui programmi ecologisti ha promesso auto elettriche, riduzione delle emissioni, adesione ai parametri degli accordi di Parigi. Sulle grandi questioni etiche non ha perso occasione per mostrarsi allineato alla sinistra culturale. Solo per fare tre esempi nell'ultimo mese: ha mandato un messaggio di sostegno ed incoraggiamento al gay pride, accogliendo anche leader della comunità Lgbt a Downing Street. Ha contestato la sentenza della Corte Suprema degli Usa sull'aborto, giudicandola un "passo indietro". Nell'ultimo vertice G7 ha adottato uno dei più triti e ritriti luoghi comuni femministi affermando che se Putin fosse una donna, oggi non farebbe la guerra. Qualche storico gli ha ricordato che la Crimea, l'ultima volta, venne conquistata dall'imperatrice Caterina la Grande.In economia, forse cercando maggiori consensi nel vasto pubblico, ha promosso politiche di sinistra che non sono affatto piaciute ai conservatori. Sotto il suo governo, specialmente durante il Covid, la spesa pubblica è aumentata fino a costituire il 42,3% del Pil, il deficit è stato in media del 6% del Pil negli ultimi tre anni e il debito puublico ha superato la soglia del 100% del Pil, arrivando al 103,7%. La fiducia nella sua leadership si è ancora più indebolita nel momento in cui ha proposto una nuova finanziaria con ulteriori aumenti di tasse.Così ha sprecato un patrimonio che si era costruito nel tempo, un misto di alta cultura (Johnson, ex giornalista, è un latinista ed esperto di storia romana) e idee dirompenti portate avanti con tenacia e coraggio. Come constata Heath: "Probabilmente il suo fallimento che lascia più perplessi è quello di non aver compreso lo scopo della Brexit, la scelta politica che lo caratterizzerà per sempre. Invece di adottare un tradizionale programma euroscettico pro-crescita, ha scelto di scimmiottare il modello economico europeo, quello contro il quale abbiamo lottato così duramente per sfuggirvi".

W: breakthenews.podbean.com E: breakthenewspod@gmail.com News discussion including: Leadership Race Begins, More on Boris Resignation and Chris Pincher, Andrea Jenkyns' finger, Stalmer exonerated and sets out EU plan, Musk and Twitter, Bradford Pride.

The Context of White Supremacy hosts the weekly Compensatory Call-In. We encourage non-white listeners to dial in with their codified concepts, new terms, observations, research findings, workplace problems or triumphs, and/or suggestions on how best to Replace White Supremacy With Justice ASAP. We'll use these sessions to hone our use of words as tools to reveal truth, neutralize White people. We'll examine news reports from the past seven days and – hopefully – promote a constructive dialog. #ANTIBLACKNESS The fireworks and battle simulations of Independence Day were interrupted by White Terrorism in Illinois. Robert E. “Bobby” Crimo III, a 21-year old White Man, opened fire on a Highland Park parade, killing at least six people in the process. Crimo dressed as a Woman to evade police, and contemplated starting a second terrorist attack before he was apprehended. Highland Park is a suspected Racially Restricted Region/"sundown town," with a very low population of black people. In Richmond, Virginia, enforcement officials arrested two suspects who allegedly planned similar carnage for the Commonwealth state. Ohio's 4th of July celebration switched to protests, anger and curfews over the police killing of Jayland Walker. It's reported that Walker sustained 60 (sixty) wounds, and approximately 90 rounds were fired. The fatal shooting was last month, and evidence from the killing suggests White officers lied about what happened. Across the pond, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is once again facing demands to resign. Former deputy chief whip Chris Pincher is accused of groping males and other acts of debauchery. Pincher was appointed by Johnson, and now both are facing calls to resign. Correction. Johnson submitted his resignation before week's end. Britain endures a summer of humiliation. #DomesticWhiteTerrorism #RaciallyRestrictedRegion #TheCOWS13 INVEST in The COWS – http://paypal.me/TheCOWS Cash App: https://cash.app/$TheCOWS CALL IN NUMBER: 720.716.7300 CODE: 564943#

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Nuacht Mhall. Príomhscéalta na seachtaine, léite go mall. * Inniu an naoú lá de mhí Iúil. Is mise Alanna Ní Ghallachóir. Bhí seachtain mhíshuaimhneach in Uimhir 10 Sráid Downing i Sasana, nuair a sheol níos mó ná 50 aire parlaiminte litreacha isteach ag rá go raibh siad ag éirí as a bpost. Thosaigh an tuile oíche Dé Máirt leis an Seansailéir Rishi Sunak agus an Rúnaí Sláinte Sajid Javid, tar éis leithscéal á ghabháil ag Boris Johnson faoi phost rialtais a thabhairt do Chris Pincher, fear ar cuireadh líomhaintí mí-iompair ghnéasaigh ina leith. Tráthnóna Déardaoin, d'fhógair Johnson go raibh sé le héirí as a bheith ina Phríomh-Aire leis na focail, “Is ait an mac an saol.” Tá sé ar intinn ag Johnson fanacht sa ról go dtí go roghnófar Príomh-Aire nua. De réir thuarascáil an Chomhchoiste Oireachtais, ba cheart go dtabharfaí treoirlínte reachtúla nua isteach i mbliana, chun an fhadhb títhíochta agus pleanála sa Ghaeltacht a réitiú. Tá 22 moladh sa tuarascáil, a dhéanfadh níos éasca do Ghaeilgeoirí tithe a cheannach nó a thógáil sna ceantair Ghaeltachta. Thabharfadh na moltaí tús áite do cainteoirí Gaeilge ar thithe sóisialta, tithe a dhíol do dhaoine ina bhfuil sé mar rún acu cur fúthu sa Ghaeltacht agus an Ghaeilge a labhairt achan lá, cuidiú a thabhairt do chainteoirí Gaeilge tithe a cheannach agus a thógáil le bearta speisialta inacmhainneachta, agus tuilleadh sa bhreis. B'é toradh na moltaí “oidhreacht chultúrtha ar leith agus inbhuanaitheacht na bpobal cuí a chosaint”, de réir an choiste. Tá an tuarascáil le cur os comhair Thithe an Oireachtais. Sa Phacastáin, tá meannán ann a bhfuil na cluasa is faide ar fud an domhain air, mar a chreideann a úinéir. Is as Karachi é an meannán Simba agus an síolraitheoir gabhar, Mohammad Hasan Narejo. Ba mhaith le Narejo curiarracht dhomhanda Guinness a fháil don mheannán agus é a chlárú mar “an gabhar is fearr ar domhan ariamh” (G.O.A.T.), cé nach bhfuil catagóir ann don ghabhar na gcluas fada go fóill. Don mheannán bocht, is guais tuisle iad na cluasa fada, agus bhí ar Narejo úim speisialta a chruthú dó. Tá Simba ina réalta ar na meáin soisialta agus na cluasa 54 orlaí aige, agus comórtais áilleachta buaite aige. * Léirithe ag Conradh na Gaeilge i Londain. Tá an script ar fáil i d'aip phodchraolta. * GLUAIS líomhaintí mí-iompair ghnéasaigh - allegations of sexual misconduct inbhuanaitheacht - sustainability meannán - kid (goat) síolraitheoir gabhar - goat breeder guais - hazard úim - harness

Good morning everyone, this is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, July 8th, 2022… Happy Friday to you and yours, and let’s start off by talking about our conference! FLF Conference Plug: Folks, our upcoming Fight Laugh Feast Conference is just 4-months away from happening in Knoxville TN, October 6-8! Don't miss beer & psalms, our amazing lineup of speakers which includes George Gilder, Jared Longshore, Pastor Wilson, Dr. Ben Merkle, Pastor Toby, and we can’t say yet…also dont miss our awesome vendors, meeting new friends, and stuff for the kids too…like jumpy castles and accidental infant baptisms! Also, did you know, you can save money, by signing up for a Club Membership. So, go to FightLaughFeast.com and sign up for a club membership and then register for the conference with that club discount. We can’t wait to fellowship, sing Psalms, and celebrate God’s goodness in Knoxville October 6-8. https://www.theepochtimes.com/boris-johnson-resigns-as-uk-prime-minister_4580680.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport Boris Johnson Announces Resignation as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has finally announced he is stepping down as prime minister after the resignation of more than 50 government ministers, including a Chancellor of the Exchequer, ruh-shee soo-naak, whose successor Nadhim Zahawi, then called for his boss to “do the right thing and go.” Johnson, standing at a podium in Downing Street with his wife Carrie and his baby daughter Romy behind him, said, “It’s clearly the will of the Conservative Party that there should be a new leader of the party and a new prime minister.” He thanked those who voted for the Tories in December 2019 and he said the reason he had held on for so long to the job was because of the mandate he received in that election. Johnson said it was “painful” to give up the job of prime minister but he said nobody was “indispensible.” On Wednesday Johnson, 58, had vowed to soldier on, after admitting it was a “mistake” to keep Chris Pincher on as a government whip despite sexual misconduct allegations against him. After receiving a hostile grilling at Prime Minister’s Question Time, and then before the House of Commons Liaison Committee, he was lobbied by Michael Gove and several other Cabinet ministers who urged him to resign. But Johnson then sacked Gove as Secretary of State for Levelling Up and appeared determined to carry on, having told MPs earlier he had a “mandate” from the general election victory of December 2019 and would continue to deliver on the Conservative Party’s manifesto promises. On Thursday morning Nadhim Zahawi, who had been appointed chancellor less than 48 hours before following Sunak’s resignation, turned on Johnson, writing on Twitter: “This is not sustainable and it will only get worse: for you, for the Conservative Party and most importantly of all the country. You must do the right thing and go now.” Then, at lunchtime on Thursday, Johnson finally confirmed he would be resigning, triggering a leadership contest in the Conservative Party. So now what? Johnson will remain as prime minister until a leadership election takes place in the ruling Conservative Party. Among the front-runners will be Sunak and former Health Secretary Sajid Javid, but the Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is expected to be in the running, along with Attorney General Suella Braverman, and possibly Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and trade minister Penny Mordaunt. When a new leader has been chosen Johnson—the 14th prime minister of Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign—will visit the head of state at Buckingham Palace to formally tender his resignation. The scandal over Chris Pincher had proved to be the final straw for many of his Cabinet colleagues, who had backed him in a vote of confidence over the “partygate” scandal last month. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/07/07/1110078914/montana-abortion-pills Montana clinics preemptively restrict out-of-state patients' access to abortion pills The four states bordering Montana have "trigger laws" in effect or pending now that the U.S. Supreme Court has ended federal protections for abortion, making conservative Big Sky Country an unlikely haven for women seeking to end their pregnancies. But Montana's potential to become an abortion refuge has been diminished — not by the lawmakers and governor whose attempts to restrict abortions have been stymied by the state constitution's right to privacy, but by the operators of at least four of the state's five clinics, which are preemptively limiting who can receive abortion pills. Officials from Planned Parenthood of Montana, which operates three of the four clinics, said the intent is to ensure that they and their patients from states with trigger bans — laws to ban or restrict abortion that were designed to go into effect if Roe v. Wade was struck down — are protected from criminal charges and lawsuits. But the policy change is yet another complication for women in neighboring states such as South Dakota who want to end a pregnancy and face a rapidly narrowing field of options. "That was a state that we were hoping was going to be available," said Kim Floren, director of the Justice Through Empowerment Network, a South Dakota abortion fund which provides financial aid to people who need the procedure. "At this point, it's just more bad news on top of more bad news." Patients often prefer medication abortions over surgical abortions because they are cheaper, require less time at a clinic, and offer them greater privacy and more control. The most common type of medication abortion is a two-part pill regimen: The first taken in the clinic if an in-person visit is required; the second typically taken at home. In many states, the medications can be shipped to the patient after a telemedicine appointment. In 2020, medication abortions made up more than half of abortions in the U.S. for the first time, according to the Guttmacher Institute, a research organization that supports abortion rights. Advocates expect medication abortions to become a target of new state laws. In South Dakota, a law that bans abortions by telemedicine took effect July 1. The Planned Parenthood policy change in Montana is a response to the shifting legal landscape, said Jennifer Sandman, senior director of public policy litigation and law for Planned Parenthood's national organization. "People are acting under conditions of extraordinary chaos and fear that has been instilled by where the Supreme Court has left us and by threats by anti-abortion politicians in some states," Sandman said. Planned Parenthood of Montana decided June 30 not to provide abortion pills at their clinics in Billings, Great Falls and Helena to patients from states where trigger laws have gone into effect. At the time, bans were in place in South Dakota, Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma, but Planned Parenthood officials said they see a significant number of patients from South Dakota. The officials did not respond when asked how many South Dakota patients would likely be affected. Montana's other neighbors — Idaho, Wyoming and North Dakota — also have trigger laws, but they have not yet gone into effect. Story Real Estate: Home. It’s where you build your legacy. Where traditions are started, seeds are planted, meals are shared, and stories are told. Home is where you prepare to go out into the world. Finding the home that’s perfect for your family is a big job. Story Real Estate is Moscow’s top real estate team. They give people real estate advice all over the country. Family homes, investments, land, new construction, or commercial— they know real estate. If you’ve thought about a move to Moscow or anywhere in the country, reach out to get connected with a Story Real Estate agent. Wherever you’re going, they can help guide you Home. Visit storyrealestate.com. https://www.foxnews.com/us/last-surviving-band-brothers-member-bradford-freeman-dead-97 Last surviving 'Band of Brothers' member Bradford Freeman dead at 97 Bradford Freeman, the last surviving member of Easy Company that was portrayed in the World War II series "Band of Brothers," has passed away. Freeman, 97, died Sunday at Caledonia, Mississippi's Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle, according to Stars and Stripes. His death was announced in his local newspaper, with an obituary composed by his children. The military legend is survived by a sister, two daughters and four grandchildren. He is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren. Freeman was the last surviving soldier who helped to inspire "Band of Brothers," a seminal television series depicting life in combat during World War II. The "Band of Brothers" HBO miniseries, based on a book by Stephen Ambrose, followed the members of Easy Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne Division from training in Georgia in 1942, through some of the war's fiercest European battles and through the war's end in 1945. Its producers included Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg. Richard "Dick" Winters, Easy Company commander, died following a several-year battle with Parkinson's disease, longtime family friend William Jackson said Monday. An intensely private and humble man, Winters had asked that news of his death be withheld until after his funeral, Jackson said. Winters lived in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and died in suburban Palmyra. If you guys haven’t watched that series, I highly recommend it. One of the best war series I’ve ever seen. Now, it’s time for the topic that I love sports! https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2022/07/brittney-griner-pleads-guilty-faces-10-years.html Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty, Faces 10 Years in Russian Prison But wait a minute Garrison, you might say… I thought you said sports! Not a WNBA player! In a court outside Moscow on Thursday, WNBA superstar Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug-smuggling charges widely thought to be politically motivated. She faces up to ten years in prison — though the Biden administration is working to secure her release, possibly as part of a prisoner swap. In an appearance on Thursday detailed by the state news agency RIA Novosti, Griner told the court she hadn’t intended to commit a crime when she brought two cartridges of hashish oil into Russia in February but that she had merely packed in a hurry. For years, Griner has played for a team in central Russia to supplement her income in the WNBA. Griner’s trial, which began several days ago, is all but predetermined in the state’s favor; the majority of cases in Russia that are not pleaded out end in a guilty verdict. Her next hearing is scheduled for July 14. A guilty plea may help set the wheels in motion for a potential prisoner exchange. (Speculation in Russia has focused on Viktor Bout, an arms dealer known as the Merchant of Death.) Russian authorities have previously stated there will be no prisoner swap until a verdict is handed down. On Wednesday, the White House announced that President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris had spoken with Griner’s wife, Cherelle, to assure her that the administration is working to bring Griner home. The call came after Griner asked for help in a handwritten letter delivered to the White House on July 4. In it, she wrote that she was “terrified I might be here forever.” This has been your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief. If you liked this show, hit that share button for me would ya? If you’d like to sign up for our conference, become a club member, or subscribe to our Fight Laugh Feast Magazine, you can do all of that at fightlaughfeast.com. And as always, if you’d like to become a corporate partner with CrossPolitic, email me, at garrison@fightlaughfeast.com. For CrossPoltiic News, I’m Garrison Hardie. Have a great weekend, and Lord bless.

UK Political Crisis: ब्रिटेन में एक के बाद एक कई मंत्रियों ने इस्तीफा दे दिया है. ऐसे में पीएम बोरिस (PM Boris Johnson) की सरकार पर संकट के बादल मंडराने लगे हैं. प्रधानमंत्री बोरिस जॉनसन पर इस्तीफे का दबाव बढ़ गया है. कई वरिष्ठ मंत्रियों ने इस्तीफा देते हुए पीएम बोरिस जॉनसन से भी इस्तीफे की मांग कर दी है. सांसद क्रिस पिंचर (Chris Pincher) के प्रमोशन के बाद खड़ा हुआ विवाद थमता नहीं दिख रहा है. इसी से नाराजगी के बाद देश के वित्त मंत्री ऋषि सुनक (Rishi Sunak) और स्वास्थ्य मंत्री साजिद जाविद ने अपने पद से इस्तीफा दिया. उसके बाद इस्तीफों की झड़ी लग गई. ब्रिटेन में कम से कम 9 कैबिनेट मंत्रियों ने पीएम बोरिस जॉनसन से इस्तीफे की मांग की थी. हालांकि पीएम बोरिस जॉनसन इस्तीफा देने के लिए तैयार नहीं है. उन्होंने इस्तीफे की मांग करने वाले माइकल गोवे को विश्वासघात के आरोप में उनके पद से बर्खास्त कर दिया. बोरिस जॉनसन की कुर्सी क्यों है खतरे में? ब्रिटेन में बोरिस जॉनसन की कैबिनेट में शामिल अब तक 39 मंत्रियों ने इस्तीफा दे दिया है. पीएम जॉनसन पर भी कुर्सी छोड़ने को लेकर दबाव काफी बढ़ गया है. पिछले एक महीने में ये दूसरी बार है जब बोरिस जॉनसन की कुर्सी पर संकट मंडरा रहा है. खास बात ये है कि कई ऐसे मंत्रियों ने इस्तीफा दिया है जो पहले कभी जॉनसन के कट्टर समर्थक रहे हैं. पिछली बार ऋषि सुनक और साजिद जाविद ने सरकार बचाने में अहम भूमिका निभाई थी, लेकिन वो भी पीएम जॉनसन का साथ छोड़ चुके हैं. क्यों बढ़ रहा है इस्तीफे का दबाव?   ब्रिटेन के पीएम बोरिस जॉनसन ने पिछले महीने विश्वास मत जीतने में सफलता हासिल की थी. ऐसे में कंजर्वेटिव पार्टी के नियम के मुताबिक उनके खिलाफ एक साल तक दूसरा अविश्वास प्रस्ताव नहीं लाया जा सकता है. हालांकि पार्टी के ही कई सांसद चाहते हैं कि इस अवधि को कम किया जाए या फिर खत्म किया जाए. कई सांसद बाकी के मंत्रियों पर भी इस्तीफे का दबाव बना रहे हैं. कई मंत्री और सांसद पीएम बोरिस जॉनसन के नेतृत्व पर सवाल खड़े कर रहे हैं. इसका खास मकसद पीएम बोरिस जॉनसन को इस्तीफे के लिए मजबूर करना ही है.    क्रिस पिंचर से जुड़ा विवाद क्या है?   ब्रिटेन (Britain) में सांसद क्रिस पिंचर (Chris Pincher) पर नशे में यौन दुराचार और लोगों से गलत बर्ताव करने के आरोप लगे थे. इस बात की जानकारी होते हुए भी ब्रिटिश पीएम बोरिस जॉनसन (Boris Johnson) ने उन्हें प्रमोशन दिया था, जिसके बाद उनके नेतृत्व को लेकर सवाल उठने लगे थे. सरकार की खूब किरकिरी हुई थी. विपक्ष तो हमलावर था ही, साथ ही जॉनसन की अपनी पार्टी के सांसद भी सवाल खड़े कर रहे थे. हालांकि पीएम बोरिस जॉनसन ने बाद में सफाई देते हुए कहा था कि क्रिस पिंचर का प्रमोशन गलत फैसला था. ये मसला उस वक्त सुर्खियों में था जब पीएम जॉनसन 'पार्टी गेट' प्रकरण को लेकर पहले से ही घिरे थे.   OUTRO Host: @jhansiserani Sound designing: @lalit1121992

In this week's bumper episode, we'll be taking you behind the scenes on a week that brought Boris Johnson's time as prime minister to a rather bitter close. We'll take you through his handling of the Chris Pincher affair, the dramatic Cabinet resignations and the moments the prime minister knew the game was finally over.And we'll be looking at another Conservative party leadership contest, the candidates already out of the blocks and how the process is going to work.On the panel: political editor George Parker, chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley and special guest Hannah White from the Institute for Government think-tank.Produced by Howie Shannon. The sound engineers were Breen Turner and Jan Sigsworth-Read the latest on https://www.ft.com/world/uk-Follow @Seb Payne -Subscribe to https://www.ft.com/newslettersAudio: BBC / Sky / ITV See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Good morning everyone, this is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, July 8th, 2022… Happy Friday to you and yours, and let’s start off by talking about our conference! FLF Conference Plug: Folks, our upcoming Fight Laugh Feast Conference is just 4-months away from happening in Knoxville TN, October 6-8! Don't miss beer & psalms, our amazing lineup of speakers which includes George Gilder, Jared Longshore, Pastor Wilson, Dr. Ben Merkle, Pastor Toby, and we can’t say yet…also dont miss our awesome vendors, meeting new friends, and stuff for the kids too…like jumpy castles and accidental infant baptisms! Also, did you know, you can save money, by signing up for a Club Membership. So, go to FightLaughFeast.com and sign up for a club membership and then register for the conference with that club discount. We can’t wait to fellowship, sing Psalms, and celebrate God’s goodness in Knoxville October 6-8. https://www.theepochtimes.com/boris-johnson-resigns-as-uk-prime-minister_4580680.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport Boris Johnson Announces Resignation as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has finally announced he is stepping down as prime minister after the resignation of more than 50 government ministers, including a Chancellor of the Exchequer, ruh-shee soo-naak, whose successor Nadhim Zahawi, then called for his boss to “do the right thing and go.” Johnson, standing at a podium in Downing Street with his wife Carrie and his baby daughter Romy behind him, said, “It’s clearly the will of the Conservative Party that there should be a new leader of the party and a new prime minister.” He thanked those who voted for the Tories in December 2019 and he said the reason he had held on for so long to the job was because of the mandate he received in that election. Johnson said it was “painful” to give up the job of prime minister but he said nobody was “indispensible.” On Wednesday Johnson, 58, had vowed to soldier on, after admitting it was a “mistake” to keep Chris Pincher on as a government whip despite sexual misconduct allegations against him. After receiving a hostile grilling at Prime Minister’s Question Time, and then before the House of Commons Liaison Committee, he was lobbied by Michael Gove and several other Cabinet ministers who urged him to resign. But Johnson then sacked Gove as Secretary of State for Levelling Up and appeared determined to carry on, having told MPs earlier he had a “mandate” from the general election victory of December 2019 and would continue to deliver on the Conservative Party’s manifesto promises. On Thursday morning Nadhim Zahawi, who had been appointed chancellor less than 48 hours before following Sunak’s resignation, turned on Johnson, writing on Twitter: “This is not sustainable and it will only get worse: for you, for the Conservative Party and most importantly of all the country. You must do the right thing and go now.” Then, at lunchtime on Thursday, Johnson finally confirmed he would be resigning, triggering a leadership contest in the Conservative Party. So now what? Johnson will remain as prime minister until a leadership election takes place in the ruling Conservative Party. Among the front-runners will be Sunak and former Health Secretary Sajid Javid, but the Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is expected to be in the running, along with Attorney General Suella Braverman, and possibly Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and trade minister Penny Mordaunt. When a new leader has been chosen Johnson—the 14th prime minister of Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign—will visit the head of state at Buckingham Palace to formally tender his resignation. The scandal over Chris Pincher had proved to be the final straw for many of his Cabinet colleagues, who had backed him in a vote of confidence over the “partygate” scandal last month. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/07/07/1110078914/montana-abortion-pills Montana clinics preemptively restrict out-of-state patients' access to abortion pills The four states bordering Montana have "trigger laws" in effect or pending now that the U.S. Supreme Court has ended federal protections for abortion, making conservative Big Sky Country an unlikely haven for women seeking to end their pregnancies. But Montana's potential to become an abortion refuge has been diminished — not by the lawmakers and governor whose attempts to restrict abortions have been stymied by the state constitution's right to privacy, but by the operators of at least four of the state's five clinics, which are preemptively limiting who can receive abortion pills. Officials from Planned Parenthood of Montana, which operates three of the four clinics, said the intent is to ensure that they and their patients from states with trigger bans — laws to ban or restrict abortion that were designed to go into effect if Roe v. Wade was struck down — are protected from criminal charges and lawsuits. But the policy change is yet another complication for women in neighboring states such as South Dakota who want to end a pregnancy and face a rapidly narrowing field of options. "That was a state that we were hoping was going to be available," said Kim Floren, director of the Justice Through Empowerment Network, a South Dakota abortion fund which provides financial aid to people who need the procedure. "At this point, it's just more bad news on top of more bad news." Patients often prefer medication abortions over surgical abortions because they are cheaper, require less time at a clinic, and offer them greater privacy and more control. The most common type of medication abortion is a two-part pill regimen: The first taken in the clinic if an in-person visit is required; the second typically taken at home. In many states, the medications can be shipped to the patient after a telemedicine appointment. In 2020, medication abortions made up more than half of abortions in the U.S. for the first time, according to the Guttmacher Institute, a research organization that supports abortion rights. Advocates expect medication abortions to become a target of new state laws. In South Dakota, a law that bans abortions by telemedicine took effect July 1. The Planned Parenthood policy change in Montana is a response to the shifting legal landscape, said Jennifer Sandman, senior director of public policy litigation and law for Planned Parenthood's national organization. "People are acting under conditions of extraordinary chaos and fear that has been instilled by where the Supreme Court has left us and by threats by anti-abortion politicians in some states," Sandman said. Planned Parenthood of Montana decided June 30 not to provide abortion pills at their clinics in Billings, Great Falls and Helena to patients from states where trigger laws have gone into effect. At the time, bans were in place in South Dakota, Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma, but Planned Parenthood officials said they see a significant number of patients from South Dakota. The officials did not respond when asked how many South Dakota patients would likely be affected. Montana's other neighbors — Idaho, Wyoming and North Dakota — also have trigger laws, but they have not yet gone into effect. Story Real Estate: Home. It’s where you build your legacy. Where traditions are started, seeds are planted, meals are shared, and stories are told. Home is where you prepare to go out into the world. Finding the home that’s perfect for your family is a big job. Story Real Estate is Moscow’s top real estate team. They give people real estate advice all over the country. Family homes, investments, land, new construction, or commercial— they know real estate. If you’ve thought about a move to Moscow or anywhere in the country, reach out to get connected with a Story Real Estate agent. Wherever you’re going, they can help guide you Home. Visit storyrealestate.com. https://www.foxnews.com/us/last-surviving-band-brothers-member-bradford-freeman-dead-97 Last surviving 'Band of Brothers' member Bradford Freeman dead at 97 Bradford Freeman, the last surviving member of Easy Company that was portrayed in the World War II series "Band of Brothers," has passed away. Freeman, 97, died Sunday at Caledonia, Mississippi's Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle, according to Stars and Stripes. His death was announced in his local newspaper, with an obituary composed by his children. The military legend is survived by a sister, two daughters and four grandchildren. He is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren. Freeman was the last surviving soldier who helped to inspire "Band of Brothers," a seminal television series depicting life in combat during World War II. The "Band of Brothers" HBO miniseries, based on a book by Stephen Ambrose, followed the members of Easy Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne Division from training in Georgia in 1942, through some of the war's fiercest European battles and through the war's end in 1945. Its producers included Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg. Richard "Dick" Winters, Easy Company commander, died following a several-year battle with Parkinson's disease, longtime family friend William Jackson said Monday. An intensely private and humble man, Winters had asked that news of his death be withheld until after his funeral, Jackson said. Winters lived in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and died in suburban Palmyra. If you guys haven’t watched that series, I highly recommend it. One of the best war series I’ve ever seen. Now, it’s time for the topic that I love sports! https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2022/07/brittney-griner-pleads-guilty-faces-10-years.html Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty, Faces 10 Years in Russian Prison But wait a minute Garrison, you might say… I thought you said sports! Not a WNBA player! In a court outside Moscow on Thursday, WNBA superstar Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug-smuggling charges widely thought to be politically motivated. She faces up to ten years in prison — though the Biden administration is working to secure her release, possibly as part of a prisoner swap. In an appearance on Thursday detailed by the state news agency RIA Novosti, Griner told the court she hadn’t intended to commit a crime when she brought two cartridges of hashish oil into Russia in February but that she had merely packed in a hurry. For years, Griner has played for a team in central Russia to supplement her income in the WNBA. Griner’s trial, which began several days ago, is all but predetermined in the state’s favor; the majority of cases in Russia that are not pleaded out end in a guilty verdict. Her next hearing is scheduled for July 14. A guilty plea may help set the wheels in motion for a potential prisoner exchange. (Speculation in Russia has focused on Viktor Bout, an arms dealer known as the Merchant of Death.) Russian authorities have previously stated there will be no prisoner swap until a verdict is handed down. On Wednesday, the White House announced that President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris had spoken with Griner’s wife, Cherelle, to assure her that the administration is working to bring Griner home. The call came after Griner asked for help in a handwritten letter delivered to the White House on July 4. In it, she wrote that she was “terrified I might be here forever.” This has been your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief. If you liked this show, hit that share button for me would ya? If you’d like to sign up for our conference, become a club member, or subscribe to our Fight Laugh Feast Magazine, you can do all of that at fightlaughfeast.com. And as always, if you’d like to become a corporate partner with CrossPolitic, email me, at garrison@fightlaughfeast.com. For CrossPoltiic News, I’m Garrison Hardie. Have a great weekend, and Lord bless.

Après le Brexit, le Boxit. Jeudi 7 juillet, le Premier ministre britannique Boris Johnson a annoncé sa démission. Pressé par les affaires et les départs en cascade de ministres, de secrétaires d'État et de membres de son cabinet (soixante-cinq départs en deux jours), acculé par les appels à la démission par les ministres qui restaient à leur poste, BoJo a donc cédé. Mais il reste pour l'instant Premier ministre jusqu'à ce que, dit-il, le processus de sélection de son successeur par le camp conservateur soit terminé. Les deux ans et demi de Boris Johnson à la tête du gouvernement ont été émaillés de très nombreux scandales: le «Partygate», en référence à ces fêtes organisées au 10 Downing Street pendant le confinement, le soutien à son ami Owen Paterson, lobbyiste à l'éthique douteuse, les 100.000 livres de travaux au 11 Downing Street, ses vacances gratuites sur l'île Moustique, dans les Caraïbes, et enfin la nomination de Chris Pincher au poste de Whip en chef adjoint, c'est-à-dire à la direction des députés conservateurs –le problème étant que Pincher est accusé de nombreuses agressions sexuelles, ce que BoJo n'ignorait pas, malgré ses démentis quand le scandale éclata. Mais les affaires ne sont qu'une partie des causes de la colère des Britanniques, car le pays connaît sa pire crise économique depuis les années 1950, avec une inflation record. Beaucoup semblent regretter ce Brexit dans lequel l'ancien maire de Londres les a entraînés. Un gâchis pour le Parti conservateur, qui avait remporté les élections générales haut la main en décembre 2019. Qu'est-ce qui a précipité la chute de ce Johnson qui semblait résister à tout? Et qui va le remplacer? Le monde devant soi est un podcast hebdomadaire d'actualité internationale présenté cette semaine par Christophe Carron, avec Jean-Marie Colombani, directeur de la publication de Slate.fr, Alain Frachon, éditorialiste au Monde spécialisé dans les questions internationales. Musique: «True Messiah (LilRod Edit)», DJ Freedem Prise de son, montage et réalisation: Aurélie Rodrigues Si vous aimez Le monde devant soi, pensez à l'exprimer en nous donnant la note maximale sur votre plateforme de podcast préférée, en en parlant autour de vous et en laissant vos commentaires sur les réseaux sociaux. Suivez Slate Podcasts sur Facebook et Instagram. Pour échanger et découvrir de nouveaux podcasts, rejoignez le Slate Podcast Club sur Facebook.

Chris Pincher's drunken night at a private members club has set off an extraordinary series of events that could lead to Boris Johnson being ousted as prime minister. How did we get here?Listen to the Slow Newscast: https://podfollow.com/the-tortoise-podcastTortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access to more of our stories, contribute to our journalism and join exclusive events.Just go to tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Tomini50 to get a year's digital membership for £50. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Boris Johnson is coming under increasing pressure as the resignations pile up in the Conservative party and friends and colleagues show up at 10 Downing Street. Michael Gove is the latest to depart the Tories as Gavan Reilly and Richard Chambers and Zara King discuss the fall of the British government and how the Chris Pincher controversy accelerated it all. In a busy news week, the Metrolink from Dublin airport to the capital city is back on the menu for Ireland but the proposed budget could already provide a stick to beat the progress with. The Irish government coalition now has a minority as the Mica fallout continues and new social trend Gentleminions is on the menu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, The New European journalist Eleanor Longman-Rood steps in while our editor and host Steve Anglesey is away. She discusses Boris Johnson's resignation and the events that led up to his departure before asking: what will they do with that wallpaper now? Then, she hears listeners' thoughts on what fictional character could make Brexit work, after Keir Starmer's speech on Monday. Journalist and global editor of the Bureau of Investigative Journalism James Ball joins the podcast to discuss the allegations against Chris Pincher, why this was the scandal to instigate Johnson's demise and what's next for the Tories and the country. Plus, Nadine Dorries, Steve Baker and Boris Johnson all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation Thursday, saying his party had made it clear he should do so.“It is clearly now the will of the Parliamentary Conservative Party that there should be a new leader of that party, and therefore, a new prime minister,” Johnson told a crowd outside the prime minister's official residence and office at 10 Downing Street in London.The prime minister said he would step down as more than 50 of his ministers resigned.Among other recent missteps, Johnson was criticized for appointing a Conservative in Parliament, Chris Pincher, to a government position after having knowledge of sexual misconduct allegations against Pincher.Theodore "Ted" Bromund, a Heritage Foundation senior research fellow in Anglo-American relations, joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to explain why Johnson is stepping down and what his resignation means for Great Britain and for America's relationship with the U.K.Enjoy the show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/2o78dzae Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Johnson intends to plow with him despite being in the cramped. Rún ag Johnson treabhadh leis ainneoin é a bheith sa chúngach. Boris Johnson has indicated that he had no intention of resigning as British Prime Minister despite the abandonment of his Conservative Party allies. Thug Boris Johnson le fios nach raibh lá rúin aige éirí as mar Phríomh-Aire na Breataine ainneoin a chuid dílseánach sa Pháirtí Caomhach a bheith á thréigean ina nduine agus ina nduine. In the Westminster parliament this afternoon, Boris Johnson said that the British people had given him an enormous mandate in the 2019 general election (running the country) and - in light of that - that he should continue despite being in the narrowness. I bparlaimint Westminster tráthnóna, dúirt Boris Johnson gur thug muintir na Breataine sainordú ábhalmhór dó san olltoghchán in 2019 (an tír a reáchtáil) agus - ina fhianaise sin - gur chóir dó leanacht ar aghaidh ainneoin é a bheith sa chúngach. Six other ministers and some ministerial aides resigned from the British Government today because, they said, they no longer trusted the Prime Minister. D'éirigh seisear airí eile agus roinnt cúntóirí airí as Rialtas na Breataine inniu de bhrí, a dúirt siad, nach raibh muinín acu a thuilleadh as an bPríomh-Aire. The six resigning ministers are Will Quince, Robin Walker, John Glen, Victoria Atkins, Jo Churchill and Stuart Andrew. Is iad Will Quince, Robin Walker, John Glen, Victoria Atkins, Jo Churchill agus Stuart Andrew an seisear airí a d'éirigh as. The controversy concerns MP Chris Pincher who resigned as Deputy Chief Whip of the British Government last week in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct while intoxicated. Baineann an chonspóid leis an bhfeisire parlaiminte Chris Pincher a d'éirigh as a chúram mar Leas-Phríomh-Aoire Rialtas na Breataine an tseachtain seo caite i bhfianaise líomhaintí faoi mhí-iompar gnéis a bheith ar bun aige agus é ar meisce. Yesterday evening, Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid announced that they were stepping down as they were unhappy with Boris Johnson's leadership in the wake of this latest controversy. Tráthnóna inné, d'fhógair an Seansailéir Rishi Sunak agus an Rúnaí Sláinte Sajid Javid go raibh siad ag éirí as a gcúraimí mar nach raibh siad sásta le ceannaireacht Boris Johnson i bhfianaise na conspóide is deireanaí seo. In Westminster today, Sajid Javid said he had resigned because he believed Boris Johnson would not change his behavior and could no longer accept the status quo. I Westminster inniu, dúirt Sajid Javid gur éirigh sé as oifig mar gur chreid sé nach n-athródh Boris Johnson a bhéasa agus nach bhféadfadh sé glacadh ní ba mhó le cúrsaí mar a bhí. Sajid Javid pointed out that for a few months it was between two May fires whether the principle of loyalty or integrity was paramount. Thug Sajid Javid le fios go raibh sé idir dhá thine Bhealtaine le cúpla mí cé acu prionsabal dílseacht nó ionracas ba mhó ba chás leis. It was integrity that he finally chose, he said. Is é ionracas a roghnaigh sé ar deireadh, ar sé. However, the leader of the British Labor Party, Keir Starmer, claimed that the ministers who had resigned in recent days did not have as much integrity. Mhaígh ceannaire Pháirtí Lucht Oibre na Breataine Keir Starmer, áfach, nach raibh oiread na fríde d'ionracas ag na hairí a d'éirigh as a gcúraimí le cúpla lá. It's not because of integrity that they gave up, says Keir Starmer, but they realized that their race was over. Ní de ghrá an ionracais a d'éirigh siad as, arsa Keir Starmer, ach is amhlaidh a thuig siad go raibh a rás rite.

On today's episode on Dan Wootton Uncancelled:After the resignations of Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid, can Boris Johnson hold on as Prime Minister? Associate Editor of The Sun Trevor Kavanagh, one of the most famed political journalists of all time who's previously supported Boris, makes his prediction.After the PM's former chief negotiator for exiting the EU, Lord Frost, speaks out against the PM, is it time to say thanks for Brexit, Boris and move on? GB News star Nigel Farage weighs in.Does the PM's misjudged appointment of Chris Pincher really deserve to be a fatal error? I ask Conservative Grand Dame Edwina Currie, who previously hit out at the focus on Tory sleaze when scandal is rife across all parties. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adrian Goldberg discusses the resignations of Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid, after Prime Minister Boris Johnson's inconsistent account of the appointment of Chris Pincher as Assistant Chief Whip…Pincher has now stepped down after a drunken assault, but it turns out that Johnson had previously been warned about his behaviour. His guests are Byline Times Westminster editor Adam Bienkov, and LSE economist Jeevun Sandher. Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Harvey White. Funded by subscriptions to Byline Times. (Originally broadcast @bylineradio via Twitter Spaces)

This week, for the last time before summer break begins, Jared along with Sam and Dylan discuss the suspension of Chris Pincher as deputy chief whip of the Conservative party after he has been accused of sexual assaulting two men in a bar in Westminster, Turkey aggreging to let Finland and Sweden join NATO after previously objecting and finally the tragic shooting at a mall in Copenhagen that has killed 3 people. Please note that all view expressed on the podcast are the debaters own and they in no way reflect the views of East Norfolk as an institution/ Edited by Dylan.

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by returning commentator, Shona Craven! This week - UK Government resignations in the wake of the Chris Pincher scandal, Keir Starmer's Brexit speech, climate protestors glue themselves to artwork and a listener question about the value of newspapers. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Shona share their personal media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per week + VAT): patreon.com/talkmedia After I've joined the club, how do I listen? Download the Patreon app (iOS/Android) and login with your account details. For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia

***This episode was recorded before reports of Boris Johnson's resignation emerged***A wave of resignations rocked Boris Johnson's government - and yet the prime minister remained in office and vowed to fight on. He has now bowed to pressure and will resign.So why did the Chris Pincher issue prove so damaging compared to previous scandals? And who's primed to replace him?Amid the flurry of resignations and before the PM announced his exit, ITV News Political Correspondent Carl Dinnen and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana tell you what you need to know in this special emergency podcast from Downing Street...

On Tuesday night, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's premiership plunged into crisis following the dramatic resignations of Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid. They quit within minutes of each other on following a row over Mr Johnson's decision to appoint Chris Pincher as deputy chief whip earlier this year. After a further flurry of resignations on Wednesday morning, the prime minister faced fierce questioning in the House of Commons for what was sure to be a heated edition of PMQs. Following this, Sajid Javid spoke to the House to give his resignation speech after quitting as health secretary last night. With analysis from Editor of The House Magazine, Rosa Prince, and Parlimentary Correspondent Sean Curran.

The Prime Minister's nightmare day started with more resignations following the shock news that chancellor Rishi Sunak and health secretary Sajid Javid had quit.Nadhim Zahawi, the former education secretary, was parachuted in to the chancellor's role at number 11 Downing Street, and was promptly dispatched to defend the Johnson administration on breakfast news.As the Chris Pincher groping scandal marked a watershed moment for Boris Johnson's leadership, a stream of ministers handed in their red brief cases.The exodus includes children's minister William Quince and party vice chairman Bim Afolami.For increasing numbers of Conservative politicians, poor judgment in the appointment of Pincher as deputy chief whip was just another embarrassment following Partygate, the Downing Street flat refurbishment, the Arcuri scandal and the curious case of the disappearing Times news story.Now the vultures are circling and one newspaper this morning suggested this government was one “destined to devour itself”.Johnson's tumultuous day also included prime minister's questions and a session before MPs on the liaison committee.So can the PM hold on for a few more months, weeks, days - or even hours?To make sense of an intense week full of intrigue in Westminster, the Leader's joined by Evening Standard deputy political editor David Bond.We also look at what the pollsters are saying about Johnson's popularity, or lack of it, and whether Sunak's suggestion his government was not “conducted properly, competently and seriously” offers Labour a political advantage. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adrian Goldberg discusses the resignations of Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid, after Prime Minister Boris Johnson's inconsistent account of the appointment of Chris Pincher as Assistant Chief Whip…Pincher has now stepped down after a drunken assault, but it turns out that Johnson had previously been warned about his behaviour.His guests are Byline Times Westminster editor Adam Bienkov, and LSE economist Jeevun Sandher.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Harvey White.Funded by subscriptions to Byline Times.(Originally broadcast @bylineradio via Twitter Spaces) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tá saol polaitiúil Phríomh-Aire na Breataine Boris Johnson i mbaol théis d'Airí Rialtais éirí as inné faoin gcaoi ar láimhseáil sé líomhaintí mí-iompar gnéis in aghaidh a leas Aoire, Chris Pincher.

No 10 did not tell the truth when it said the PM was unaware of formal complaints about Chris Pincher's behaviour, says the former top civil servant in the Foreign Office. Lord McDonald told Justin Webb that Boris Johnson had been briefed in person about a complaint investigated by the Foreign Office. Today also heard from Deputy PM Dominic Raab. (Image Credit:Press Association)

Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit as Boris Johnson admits he was made aware of a complaint against the former deputy chief whip Chris Pincher

Two of Britain's most senior Cabinet ministers have quit, a move that could spell the end of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's leadership after months of scandals.Treasury chief Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid resigned within minutes of each other. Javid said "I can no longer continue in good conscience."Johnson has been hit by allegations he failed to come clean about a lawmaker who was appointed to a senior position despite claims of sexual misconduct. The public rightly expect government to be conducted properly, competently and seriously. I recognise this may be my last ministerial job, but I believe these standards are worth fighting for and that is why I am resigning.My letter to the Prime Minister below. pic.twitter.com/vZ1APB1ik1— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) July 5, 2022 Sunak said "the public rightly expect government to be conducted properly, competently and seriously. ""I recognise this may be my last ministerial job, but I believe these standards are worth fighting for and that is why I am resigning."In a highly critical resignation letter, Javid wrote: "The tone you set as a leader, and the values you represent, reflect on your colleagues, your party and ultimately the country. Conservatives at their best are seen as hard-headed decision-makers, guided by strong values. I have spoken to the Prime Minister to tender my resignation as Secretary of State for Health & Social Care. It has been an enormous privilege to serve in this role, but I regret that I can no longer continue in good conscience. pic.twitter.com/d5RBFGPqXp— Sajid Javid (@sajidjavid) July 5, 2022 "[The confidence vote] was a moment for humility, grip and new direction. I regret to say, however, that it is clear to me that this situation will not change under your leadership - and you have therefore lost my confidence too."Parliamentary private secretary to the Northern Ireland secretary Jonathan Gullis has also resigned, saying for "too long we have been more focused on dealing with our reputational damage rather than delivering for the people of this country and spreading opportunity for all".Fellow parliamentary private secretary Saqib Bhatti MP has also resigned, saying "recent events have undermined trust and standards in public life".And Conservative MP for Hastings and Rye, Sally-Ann Hart, a previous supporter of Johnson, says she is "no longer able to support Boris Johnson as Leader of the Conservative party and Prime Minister".The resignations come as former top British civil servant said Tuesday that Boris Johnson's office wasn't telling the truth about sexual misconduct allegations against a senior member of the prime minister's government.Johnson has faced pressure to explain what he knew about previous misconduct allegations against lawmaker Chris Pincher, who resigned as deputy chief whip on Thursday amid complaints that he groped two men at a private club. Chris Pincher resigned as deputy chief whip after a drunken incident, which turned out not to be an isolated case. Photo / APThe government's explanation shifted repeatedly over the past five days. Ministers initially said Johnson was not aware of any allegations when he promoted Pincher to the post in February.On Monday, a spokesman said Johnson knew of sexual misconduct allegations that were "either resolved or did not progress to a formal complaint."That account did not sit well with Simon McDonald, the most senior civil servant at the UK Foreign Office from 2015 to 2020. In a highly unusual move, he said Tuesday that the prime minister's office still wasn't telling the truth.McDonald said in a letter to the parliamentary commissioner for standards that he received complaints about Pincher's behavior in the summer of 2019, shortly after Pincher became a Foreign Office minister. An investigation upheld...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The British Prime Minister has been abandoned by two senior MPs, putting further strain on his leadership. The Chancellor and Health Minister have quit Boris Johnson's cabinet after he allowed a former whip to be promoted, despite complaints of misconduct being made against him.

Sir Keir Starmer tries to explain how to "make Brexit work". Anas Sarwar toes the new party line and claims  he is going to "heal and unify" where the SNP and the Tories want to divide. We are not convinced.As it becomes ever more likely that the route to an independence referendum will be through a single issue referendum we examine whether a grand Yes Alliance is a dead political duck, what kind of campaign will be fought, and if a new, feisty, digital rebuttal unit would combat the overwhelming negative flow of media coverage.The Scottish Government has put its "transformative" Land Reform Bill out for consultation. Does it do what it says on the tin?Boris Johnson and his Cabinet of nodding dogs have been lying and dissembling in equal measure over the Chris Pincher affair. Will this latest scandal make any difference to this shameless administration?All this plus the usual meanderings, including a road to Damascus moment over Elvis Presley for one of us.★ Support this podcast ★

Amid rising inflation, Matt Chorley asks what would make a good pay-rise for workers this summer. With expert economic and political analysis and an interview with the TUC's General Secretary Frances O'Grady. PLUS: Danny Finkelstein and Manveen Rana assess the government's complicated response to the Chris Pincher scandal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Boris Johnson was briefed 'in person' on a formal Whitehall complaint into Chris Pincher, a former Foreign Office official said today, despite No. 10 saying yesterday that the Prime Minister was unaware of specific allegations against the MP. With the government having to explain itself once again, how much more will Tory MPs take? Max Jeffery speaks to James Forsyth and Katy Balls. Subscribe to Isabel Hardman's Evening Blend newsletter at www.spectator.co.uk/evening-blend

Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to talk what seems to be the latest piece of Boris Johnson escapology as he is still standing after his Chancellor and Health Secretary resigning due to his mishandling of the economy and the Chris Pincher allegations. We look in detail at a weird day in British politics, and what may happen next. 

Jake Berry, Conservative MP for Rossendale and Darwen, says he won't support a change to party rules to allow another leadership challenge to Boris Johnson. The Prime Minister has come under renewed pressure over the appointment of Chris Pincher to the role of Deputy Chief Whip despite being aware of allegations of misconduct against him. Berry tells Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker that Johnson 'absolutely can and should take us through to the next election.' Also in the show, we speak to Emma Reynolds of TheCityUK about the government's plan to ease regulations for the financial sector, as well as how the industry is coping with the tight labour market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For understandable reasons, there are more raging questions about Johnson's lack of a moral compass. His hesitation in responding to the allegations about former deputy whip Chris Pincher relate to his tendency to misjudge the nature of every challenge, from Covid to Brexit…  Plus, your brilliant questions on the ill defined ‘centre ground'. Rock & Roll Politics is live at the Edinburgh Festival from August 15th. Tickets here: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/steve-richards-presents-rock-n-roll-politics Join Patreon for bonus podcasts and much more. Next up, a special episode on Harold Wilson and Marcia Williams: https://www.patreon.com/RockNRollPolitics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All weekend, No.10 have denied Boris Johnson knew of “specific allegations” against Chris Pincher when he promoted him. By lunchtime, that story unravelled. Plus: Ed Balls compares climate activists ‘terrorists’; Covid-19 cases are on the rise; and declining birth rates become the latest moral panic. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar. __________________________________ Support Novara Media […]

Downing Street says Boris Johnson was aware of concerns about the conduct of Chris Pincher before he was made Deputy Chief Whip

Tory sleaze is in focus yet again – how will Boris Johnson handle the backlash this week? Amid the Chris Pincher scandal, can Number 10's line on the matter stand? Plus, on July 4, we look across to the United States and the latest political fallout there. And what action is needed to tackle the rise in COVID cases? Alex Andreou is joined by Yasmeen Serhan to lay out the week ahead.  "There are a lot of allegations of sexual misconduct involving Tory MPs." – Alex Andreou  "There is a deep desire on the part of Number 10 to say, ‘This matter has been settled.'” – Yasmeen Serhan "There are so many allegations facing the Conservative Party that you could start to think it was normal." – Yasmeen Serhan "The Supreme Court has historically been seen as an ahistoric institution, but no longer." – Yasmeen Serhan “You should brace yourself for running into COVID again." – Yasmeen Serhan  www.patreon.com/bunkercast  Presented by Alex Andreou with Yasmeen Serhan. Producers: Jacob Archbold, Jelena Sofronijevic and Alex Rees. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Lead Producer: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All weekend, No.10 have denied Boris Johnson knew of “specific allegations” against Chris Pincher when he promoted him. By lunchtime, that story unravelled. Plus: Ed Balls compares climate activists ‘terrorists’; Covid-19 cases are on the rise; and declining birth rates become the latest moral panic. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar. __________________________________ Support Novara Media […]

In today's episode, Michael Crick writes about Chris Pincher, who in his opinion, is merely a symptom of our failing system, in today's Opinion piece for UnHerd titled Why our politicians are so rotten.

Former Conservative MP Nick De Bois CBE kicks off today's show to discuss Boris Johnson under fire over response to Chris Pincher scandal, and the second coming of Tony Blair. Former Prisons Minister Anne Widdecombe joins shortly after to discuss how 22,000 crime suspects are roaming free after court no shows are going unpunished by police. Mail on Sunday columnist Peter Hitchens returns to The Independent Republic to discuss his column over the weekend, the appeal process to prevent Julian Assange's extradition and why there should be an inquiry into the link between recreational drugs and violence. Data Journalist at The Spectator Michael Simmons makes his first appearance to discuss the mystery of Britain's surging at-home deaths, and founder of the Fair Fuel campaign Howard Cox closes the show to shed light on the serious disruption to roads including M4 and M5 as protesters use go-slow roadblocks to target motorways over fuel duty. All that and so much more, so tune in! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Boris Johnson knew of media reports about Chris Pincher's conduct when he invited him to join the government, it emerged today. How serious a crisis is this for the government? And as the Prime Minister today returned from three international summits, was he able to put his domestic problems behind him in the Commons? Katy Balls speaks to James Forsyth and Isabel Hardman.

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Therese Coffey insists the ex-Tory MP was vetted before being appointed deputy chief whip

The UK Conservative party MP and deputy chief whip quit after allegedly groping two men while drunk. In his resignation letter, Chris Pincher admitted he had “embarrassed myself and other people” after a boozy session on Wednesday night. Was he right to resign? Should something harsher be done?

The UK Conservative party MP and deputy chief whip quit after allegedly groping two men while drunk. In his resignation letter, Chris Pincher admitted he had “embarrassed myself and other people” after a boozy session on Wednesday night. Was he right to resign? Should something harsher be done?

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The UK Conservative party MP and deputy chief whip quit after allegedly groping two men while drunk. In his resignation letter, Chris Pincher admitted he had “embarrassed myself and other people” after a boozy session on Wednesday night. Was he right to resign? Should something harsher be done?

Chris Pincher was suspended as a Tory MP amid sexual misconduct allegations

We discuss whether Boris Johnson's Global Britain ambitions were achieved during his recent overseas trip and the fallout from the resignation of deputy chief whip Chris Pincher. Plus, we explore Nicola Sturgeon's plans for a second Scottish independence referendum and whether the next general election will decide the future of the United Kingdom. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with political editor George Parker, political correspondent Jasmine Cameron-Chileshe, UK chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley and Scotland correspondent Lukanyo Mnyanda. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Howie Shannon. The sound engineers were Breen Turner and Jan Sigsworth-Read the latest on https://www.ft.com/world/uk-Follow @Seb Payne -Subscribe to https://www.ft.com/newslettersAudio: BBC See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tory whip Chris Pincher resigns

On this episode of Dewbs & Co. Ben Habib - Former Brexit Party MEP, Alan Miller - Co-founder of Together Declaration & Laurie Laybourn - Environmental policy researcher join Michelle to look at all the today's big stories.What is going on with Conservative MPs with another one in Chris Pincher being suspended? Are we tiptoeing towards covid restrictions again? And who should decide what is and isn't appropriate for a kid's sex education class? All that and more on today's episode of Dewbs & Co. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last night Chris Pincher resigned from his role in the government - after 'drinking far too much' and 'embarrassing himself'. Witnesses reportedly saw the deputy chief whip 'groping' men at the Carlton Club in London.  Also on the podcast, today is the 25th anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong to China. Can the government keep its promise to protect Hong Kong? Cindy Yu is joined by Isabel Hardman and James Forsyth. 

Should we be worried about the rise in Covid infections? Adam is joined in the studio by Newscast regular, the BBC's James Gallagher. Political correspondent Ione Wells gives us the latest from Westminster following allegations that Chris Pincher groped two men. He's now been suspended as a Tory MP. And Dragons' Den star and entrepreneur Steven Bartlett talks to Adam about podcasting with Matt Hancock and his love of musicals. Today's Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Daniel Wittenberg, Cordelia Hemming and Alix Pickles. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.