Foals have hit out at the current UK Conservative government, the ongoing ‘Partygate’ scandal and other things doing “long-lasting” damage to the country.The band were speaking to NME for this week’s Big Read cover story to launch their upcoming seventh album ‘Life Is Yours’. Rejecting the “doom soup” of their previous records ‘Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost’ parts one and two and the subsequent pandemic, the Oxford trio sought to make a “going out record”.“We were thinking about parties, club nights and being drunk on the bus at 2am trying to get home,” frontman Yannis Philippakis told NME.
Tory MP accuses Metropolitan Police of 'abusing power' over their Sue Gray report demands
29.01.2022 - 17:31 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The much-anticipated inquiry into Downing Street parties could be handed to Boris Johnson as soon as this weekend.
The Guardian reports that government sources say a redacted version of the document was sent to No 10 on Friday night.
The report, headed by senior civil servant Sue Gray, was initially expected to be released earlier this week.
But on Tuesday the Metropolitan Police launched a criminal probe into the events, asking that Gray remove any of the incidents they are investigating from the report.
READ MORE: New Tory leadership challenger hinted at as partygate report publication drags on
Scotland Yard have faced widespread outrage over the request, with Labour, the Liberal Democrats and several Conservative MPs calling for the document to be released in full.
Labour Party leader Keir Starmer tweeted: “I want to see the Gray report in full.
“Our country faces huge challenges and it’s offensive that the Government’s sole focus is on cleaning up after themselves.
“Britain deserves better. The Prime Minister is unfit for office and must resign.”
The Met have defended their actions, telling The Guardian they are protecting “the integrity of the police investigation” in order to be “as fair as possible to those who are subject to it”.
Recent allegations against the Prime Minister include several breaches of lockdown regulations, including a reported birthday gathering in June 2020 to celebrate his 56th birthday.
He insists that he did not break Covid regulations at any point.
Sir Christopher Chope, the Conservative MP for Christchurch, called the Met’s actions an ‘abuse of power’.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, he said: ““I don’t think it’s any of their business.
"This is a Cabinet Office inquiry and
The website popstar.one is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
09.02.2022 / 21:17
Police are reviewing whether Christmas quiz in No 10 may have breached coronavirus restrictions
Police are reviewing whether a Christmas quiz in No 10 breached coronavirus restrictions after a picture emerged showing the Prime Minister and colleagues near an open bottle of prosecco and a packet of crisps.
dailyrecord.co.uk
09.02.2022 / 21:07
Unlucky 13 as Met Police add Downing Street quiz pic to Boris Johnson partygate investigation
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.
dailyrecord.co.uk
05.02.2022 / 00:45
Picture of Boris Johnson holding beer can at lockdown birthday bash handed to police
A photograph of Boris Johnson holding a can of beer at his birthday bash in June 2020 has been handed over to police.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
01.02.2022 / 15:13
'Sorry doesn't cut it' - People react to release of Sue Gray's report into No.10 lockdown parties
"It is like the nation is watching a ludicrous pantomime and everyone is laughing for the wrong reasons," said Sally Duffy.
dailyrecord.co.uk
31.01.2022 / 23:41
Ruth Davidson fights back tears as she accuses Boris Johnson of 'degrading' politics
Ruth Davidson fought back tears on live TV tonight as she accused Boris Johnson of 'degrading' politics.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
31.01.2022 / 18:15
Sue Gray report: Downing Street lockdown parties 'should not have been allowed to happen'
The Sue Gray report today found 'failures of leadership and judgement' over Downing Street lockdown parties that 'should not have been allowed'.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
31.01.2022 / 16:37
What time is Boris Johnson's statement on Sue Gray report?
The Prime Minister is expected to make a statement today (Monday 31 January) on the latest update from the Sue Gray report.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
31.01.2022 / 15:07
BREAKING: Sue Gray 'partygate' report handed to Number 10
Sue Gray has provided a version of her inquiry into allegations of lockdown-breaking parties in Downing Street to Boris Johnson.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
29.01.2022 / 02:11
Met Police receives new evidence from Cabinet Office as part of Downing Street party probe
The Met Police says it has received new evidence from the Cabinet Office as part of its investigation into possible breaches of Covid regulations in Downing Street.
dailyrecord.co.uk
28.01.2022 / 14:47
Fears of Sue Gray 'whitewash' as Met Police ask for details of Downing Street parties to be removed
Demands are growing for the publication of the entire Sue Gray 'partygate' report amid claims that police interference in the process will lead to a whitewash.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
28.01.2022 / 13:37
'It stinks of a cover up': Anger over Met Police's request in Sue Gray's Downing Street parties report
There’s been significant backlash after Scotland Yard revealed that the Sue Gray inquiry has been asked to make ‘minimal reference’ to events being investigated by the police.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
25.01.2022 / 23:37
Who is Sue Gray and when will 'partygate' inquiry report be released? What we know ahead of publication
The findings of Sue Gray's inquiry into alleged coronavirus rule-breaking across Downing Street and Whitehall are expected to finally be released this week.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
25.01.2022 / 21:07
Sue Gray report 'could be released tonight' despite Met Police investigation - reports
Sue Gray's full report into the alleged parties held at Downing Street during lockdown could be published as soon as tomorrow, according to reports.
dailyrecord.co.uk
24.01.2022 / 08:15
Tories 'running scared' of Scottish council elections as candidates swap wards
The Scottish Tories have been accused of "running scared" by the SNP ahead of council elections in May.
dailyrecord.co.uk
23.01.2022 / 08:26
Tory defector Christian Wakeford says Boris Johnson is on 'borrowed time'
Tory defector Christian Wakeford says Boris Johnson is on borrowed time as a half-dozen leadership contenders vie to do the dirty on the PM.
dailyrecord.co.uk
22.01.2022 / 16:55
Boris Johnson is 'unfit for office', says former Scottish Tories leader Ruth Davidson
Boris Johnson is "unfit for office", former Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson has said.