Boris Johnson is not a good role model for children, said the government’s top social mobility chief. Social Mobility Committee (SMC) chairwoman Katherine Birbalsingh has suggested that, despite liking the prime minister, her personal life has made her “raise an eyebrow” and questioned whether she looked “professional” enough. While Ms. Birbalsingh said she did not know the full details of the Partygate scandal under Mr Johnson, she added: “It makes you pause and leave, hmm, hmm.” Asked directly if Mr Johnson was a good role model for children, Ms Birbalsingh, principal and co-founder of the Michaela Community School in Wembley, London, replied: “No, I do not think so. “I do not. “I wish it could be, but it is not,” he said. “It simply came to our notice then. “But I can not go in and out because I do not know enough. People say, “Should he be there?” “Shouldn’t he be there?” I do not know. “I like Boris, I do not think he is bad. “I do not know enough about what he has done, but I do not think he is a good role model for children.”
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Watch: Labor MP says Johnson will never “change” and Torres will always defend the “defenseless”
Labor MP says Johnson will never “change” and Torres will always defend the “defenseless” Emily Atkinson June 10, 2022 9:45 AM 1654849825
Parliament is blocking the disclosure of visits by MPs to pornographic sites for “national security” reasons.
Parliamentary authorities have refused to disclose how many porn MPs and their staff are trying to see on their work computers, citing “national security”. The refusal to disclose information under the Freedom of Information Act comes after Torres MP Neil Paris resigned as a lawmaker after being caught looking at pornography at work in a “moment of madness”. However, before the by-elections to replace Mr Parish later this month, authorities rejected The Independent’s request for freedom of information, citing Article 24 (1) of the law. Our policy correspondent Jon Stone reports: Emily Atkinson June 10, 2022 9:30 AM 1654848925
The government should “name and shame” retailers who do not promote the benefits of fuel cuts
The government should not “rule out any options to name and embarrass” retailers who do not pass on the benefits of lower fuel tariffs to consumers, said School Secretary Robin Walker. He told Times Radio: “I think it is very important to have visibility and transparency. “Some of these consumers can see for themselves, but I think it is very important to make sure that it is clear that retailers have not passed on the benefits of this 5 p reduction to fuel charges. “I do not think the government should rule out any option to name and embarrass people who are not. “But I think what we also need to make sure is that we support people in other ways. That is why I believe that the support packages announced by the Chancellor and subsequently increased significantly – rising from 15 15 billion to 37 37 billion – can and will make a real difference. “ Emily Atkinson June 10, 2022 9:15 am 1654848025
Former Norwegian minister ‘confident’ government changes to protocol will be ‘reasonable’
A former Northern Ireland minister said he had “deep concerns” about the protocol while in office, but now feels “confident” that the government will propose “reasonable” changes to it in the future. Robin Walker, who served in the post from February 2020 to September 2021, told LBC: . “And the frustration here is that there was always supposed to be a process to deal with them through the system of committees set up with the UK and the EU. “These meetings have taken place, but we just have not seen a movement that would really address the genuine issues facing people in Northern Ireland with the operation of the protocol. “Therefore, I think it is right that the government should look at all the tools at its disposal within the law to make sure that it can implement what we all see is the protection of the Good Friday Agreement, the protection of the way of life of people in Northern Ireland that allows them to identify as British or Irish or both, and protection within the UK ‘. The now-school minister added that ministers were “right” to continue discussions with the EU on the Northern Ireland Protocol and were “confident” that future government proposals for amendments would be “reasonable”. Emily Atkinson June 10, 2022 9:00 AM 1654847125
Lord Frost warns Boris Johnson he has until the autumn Torres conference to save his prime ministership
Former Cabinet Secretary David Frost has warned Boris Johnson until the Conservatives’ autumn conference to set a clear vision, otherwise he risks being ousted from Downing Street. He also called on Johnson to draw up a “10-year Conservative plan to restore the British state’s viability”, reverse controversial tax increases, cut VAT on energy bills, and launch a “serious strategy” to implement reforms. Political correspondent Ashley Cowburn reports: Emily Atkinson June 10, 2022 8:45 AM 1654846225
The government made “some mistakes” in dealing with the pandemic, the minister said
“Some mistakes were made” by the government in its response to the Covid-19 pandemic, a minister admitted, but defended her efforts as a whole. Asked by the Times about the news that 4 4 billion worth of waste PPE would be burned, School Secretary Robin Walker said: and vaccines, and whatever else was needed, as soon as possible. “I think it is clear that some mistakes were made during this period and it is right that they have apologized for that. “I have to say overall, however, we managed to save lives, we managed to protect the economy, we had a very successful vaccine market and we were one of the first countries to open up after the pandemic, which has brought our economy to a stronger a place where we can now afford this cost-of-living assistance. “Therefore, I think we need to look at the big picture and we need to learn from the lessons learned from the mistakes made in a completely unprecedented situation that the ministers were facing at the time.” Emily Atkinson June 10, 2022 8:30 p.m. 1654845325
Russia must “take responsibility” for Donetsk’s “fake” trials, says minister
Russia must “take responsibility” for the invasion of Ukraine and for the “false” trials taking place in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic, said Minister Robin Walker. He also said that the United Kingdom would continue to support Ukraine while supporting two Britons who had been sentenced to death for fighting with Russian forces. He told Times Radio: “I think we have to do everything we can diplomatically to make delegations in Russia, to show our support for Ukraine, but also to show our support for the families of these people, and I understand that. is what my colleagues abroad are doing. “I do not think this should make any difference to our overall support for Ukraine and to continuing to provide material support to a democracy that is defending itself against unprovoked aggression.” He added: “We have to be very clear who is responsible for this – both for the illegal, unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and for this false trial by a government that has no power, and that is, of course, Russia. “Russia must assume its responsibility, its responsibilities under the Geneva Convention, for the treatment of prisoners of war.” Emily Atkinson June 10, 2022 8:15 am 1654844466
Toussaint to hold talks on British prisoners facing death penalty
The case of the two Britons who were sentenced to death for fighting with Russian forces will be raised by Liz Truss during talks with her Ukrainian counterpart today. Aiden Aslin, 28, of Nottinghamshire, Shaun Pinner, 48, of Bedfordshire and Brahim Saadoun, of Morocco, were arrested earlier in the war. A court in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic sentenced him to death on Thursday. The Foreign Minister described it as a “false crisis”, insisting that “it has absolutely no legitimacy”. According to the BBC, Ms Trus will speak with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba about the couple who were arrested later on Friday. Number 10 said men were entitled to combat immunity as prisoners of war. The Foreign Minister said: “I strongly condemn the sentencing of Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner by Russian proxies in eastern Ukraine. “They are prisoners of war. This is a sham crisis without any legitimacy at all. “My thoughts are with the families. We continue to do everything we can to support them. “ Emily Atkinson June 10, 2022 8:01 AM 1654843525
The cost-of-living measures will remain “under consideration,” the minister said
The government will keep “under review” the measures introduced to reduce the cost of living, a minister said. School Secretary Robin Walker told Sky News: “We need to make sure people keep more than the money they earn. “That is why the increase of the limit in National Insurance is very important, which will keep more money in people’s pockets. “Therefore, the full range of measures through this 37 37 billion support package announced by the chancellor can make a real difference in retaining people. “But it is also the reason we need to keep all of this under control to see if more help is needed.” Emily Atkinson June 10, 2022 7:45 AM 1654842625
The United Kingdom will use “all diplomatic channels” to raise the issue of soldiers facing the death penalty
“All diplomatic channels” will be used by the UK government to …
