Boris Johnson passes buck on furlough as Chancellor left to 'clear up the mess'

plans for a tougher three-tier system when the national lockdown ends on December 2.

Boris Johnson will set out plans for a strengthened three-tier system of coronavirus restrictions to replace the national lockdown in England.The Prime Minister will also detail a limited relaxation in the rules for over Christmas, which would allow a small number of households to be able to mix for a set number of days.However Mr Johnson is not expected to be currently in a position to give the specifics.The PM will make a statement today in the Commons at 3.30pm to MPs, however he will appear

pandemic, says Boris Johnson.The Prime Minister sent a message to the SNP on 'rebuilding' the UK 'from its ravages' in the wake of the pandemic that's killed over 50,000 Brits this year so far.Johnson insisted that this was no time for Scots to contemplate 'division or distraction about our national constitution'.The PM also slammed Nicola Sturgeon for her 'focus on separation' and vented that it 'had to stop'.His address was during a Scottish Conservative virtual conference.It comes days after

bullying" scandal.He infuriated party colleagues north of the border by claiming this week devolution had been a disaster.It left Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross scrambling to undo the damage on the eve of a set-piece speech to activists.And it was seen as a gift to the SNP already riding high in the polls and hoping to push up support for independence.Meanwhile Conservatives have been rocked by setbacks including:Johnson blundered when he was caught out slamming devolution despite Tory

Scottish Tory leader said he had been in touch with the Prime Minister following his damaging exchange with Tory MPs from the north of England this week. Ross and other Scottish Tories were left furious when Johnson was caught out telling MPs on a zoom call that devolution had been Tony Blair's "biggest mistake".In a BBC interview Ross said: "Yes, I’ve been in touch with the Prime Minister this week, but don’t share what we  discuss.

Prime Minister responded to concerns raised by the SNP’s Ian Blackford that the famous Scottish regiment would be a victim of defence reorganisation.

Christmas "bauble" over the festive season to allow families to meet indoors. The First Minister coined the pun as she revealed discussions between devolved administrations and the UK Government were being held on easing some lockdown restrictions next month.

Boris Johnson has been identified as “the biggest single threat” to the unity of the United Kingdom “every time he opens his mouth”. Labour’s Keir Starmer tore a strip off the Prime Minister over Johnson’s claim that devolution had been “a disaster north of the border”.

Boris Johnson after the Prime Minister claimed devolution was a "disaster" in Scotland.

Andy Burnham said more power needs to be taken out of Westminster after Boris Johnson labelled Scottish devolution a 'disaster'.The mayor of Greater Manchester said he was left a 'little worried' by the prime minister's comments.The PM  is understood to have told MPs that devolution had been “Tony Blair’s biggest mistake” during a meeting.Downing Street sources did not deny Mr Johnson made the comments, which were first reported by the Sun, during a discussion with the Northern Research Group of

Boris Johnson has caused fury after reportedly claiming devolution has been a “disaster” in Scotland. The Prime Minister was condemned after telling MPs Holyrood had been “Tony Blair’s biggest mistake”.Nicola Sturgeon tweeted: “Worth bookmarking these PM comments for the next time Tories say they’re not a threat to the powers of the Scottish Parliament  - or, even more incredibly, that they support devolving more powers.

Boris Johnson after its emerged that the Prime Minister dubbed devolution 'north of the border' a 'disaster'.The Johnson comment emerged following a Zoom call with Tory MPs on Monday evening.It's claimed he said devolution was also 'Tony Blair's biggest mistake'.The claim was made in an article by The Sun on Monday.It read: "He said that 'devolution has been a disaster north of the border' and it was 'Tony Blair's biggest mistake'.  "Admitting he thought it was a good idea when he was Mayor of

Covid-19. Boris Johnson  remains symptom free but is following the instructions after being contacted by NHS Track and Trace.

Dominic Cummings left Downing Street after his relationship with Boris Johnson 'fell off a cliff', according to a former Cabinet member.The prime minister's senior adviser has reportedly left his role amid a power struggle that has rocked Mr Johnson's administration.Mr Cummings was seen leaving Number 10 on Friday evening carrying a cardboard box of his possessions following a bitter dispute.The Daily Telegraph reported Mr Cummings was said to have told colleagues Mr Johnson was “indecisive” and

After marrying her toyboy lover, pensioner Iris Jones has urged Boris Johnson to let husband Mohamed Ahmed come to the UK.The outspoken gran, who recently tied the knot with her Egyptian boyfriend, appeared alongside Mohamed on This Morning on Thursday and spoke directly to the prime minister.The 81 year old said: "We desperately need to get Mohamed to the UK so if Boris Johnson's listening, do your best and get the whip out and get Mohamed a visa for the UK.