Boris Johnson has 'no intention' of apologising to Keir Starmer for Jimmy Savile slur

Boris Johnson has promised the toughest UK response to the Russian invasion of the Ukraine.

Queen Elizabeth II is still recovering after testing positive for the coronavirus -- but that hasn't stopped her from performing her royal duties.Buckingham Palace said that the queen held her weekly audience by telephone with Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday afternoon. While the queen usually meets with Johnson in person, she opted to have their weekly meeting over the phone due to her COVID-19 diagnosis.A royal source tells ET, «There were no other planned engagements in today’s diary, though for transparency purposes, there had been a planned in-person audience, but as Her Majesty has been diagnosed with COVID that was canceled on Monday as it would have broken guidelines to have gone ahead.»The virtual meeting comes just one day after the queen canceled a slew of pre-planned virtual events.«As Her Majesty is still experiencing mild cold-like symptoms she has decided not to undertake her planned virtual engagements today, but will continue with light duties,» the Palace said in a statement on Tuesday.

Good Morning Britain has sparked 850 Ofcom complaints after Richard Madeley questioned the death threats made against Sir Keir Starmer. On February 14, it was reported that an investigation had been launched into harmful messages that were sent to the Labour Party leader, after Boris Johnson made the false claim that to prosecute paedophile Jimmy Savile. Last Tuesday’s edition of GMB saw Madeley discussing Starmer’s experience, explaining that there are trolls who have been ‘calling for his execution’ online, which led the presenter to ask whether it was ‘that big a deal.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ordered a review of the Russian-backed RT channel’s license in the nation.

Naman Ramachandran U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ordered a review of the Russian-backed RT news channel.

All remaining coronavirus restrictions are to be lifted, starting from this week.

Boris Johnson has told western world leaders that Russia's invasion of Ukraine appeared to be “in motion” but it may still be possible to avoid war.

Richard Madeley has cleared up his comments after he came under fire for a remark about Kier Starmer on ITV Good Morning Britain.

Scottish independence would be an "economic disaster", Boris Johnson claimed yesterday while on a flying visit to Fife.

Boris Johnson has been branded “a walking advert for independence” ahead of a visit Scotland on Monday.

Scotland Yard could now investigate a Christmas quiz held in Downing Street during the 2020 lockdown, after a new photograph of Boris Johnson attending the event emerged.

A billionaire Tory donor has declared Boris Johnson has “passed the point of no return” and suspend his support of the party.

Nicola Sturgeon contemplated quitting last year over an investigation into her actions during a Government probe into Alex Salmond.

Boris Johnson will not apologise for accusing Sir Keir Starmer of failing to prosecute Jimmy Savile, No 10 has said.

Angela Rayner has hit out at the Prime Minister's new staffing appointments - describing the move as 'frantically rearranging deckchairs'.

Boris Johnson has announced new staffing appointments at Number 10 following a turbulent week for the under-fire Prime Minister.

Boris Johnson's spin doctor has resigned, the second major departure from Downing Street in one day.

Downing Street’s head of policy, Munira Mirza, has reportedly resigned after Boris Johnson failed to apologise for using a Jimmy Savile slur against Sir Keir Starmer.