A cabinet minister in outgoing prime minister Boris Johnson’s government and a high-ranking 10 Downing Street aide are facing allegations of sexual misconduct.
Two women have alleged that one of them was assaulted, while the other person was groped by the men, Sky News reported.
The first woman told the broadcaster: “I was sexually assaulted by someone who is now a cabinet minister. I was in my early 20s and didn’t really know how to deal with it”.
The second woman said she was working at a Conservative event when she was groped, adding: “I turned around and this guy was just looking right at me.”
She said she complained and raised it again when the man was due to get a senior job in No 10, but “nothing happened”.
Meanwhile, the prime minister has promised £700m of taxpayers’ money to the much-delayed Sizewell C nuclear power project in Suffolk as he sought to make energy security part of his legacy.
Although Mr Johnson is expected to leave office on Tuesday, he was confident the deal will get “over the line” in the coming weeks.
UK-Australia trade deal crucial to promote ‘shared values’, says Trevelyan
International trade secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan has said the UK’s trade deal with Australia is crucial to safeguard the countries’ “shared values”.
On a trip to Australia to promote the trade agreement, the minister said: “Our friendship with Australia is more important than ever.
“Together, we show the world that we will stand up for liberty, that we fight back against tyranny, and we will defend our societies’ shared values.”
The deal is not expected to have a large effect on UK gross domestic product, with official estimates estimating a maximum increase of 0.08 per cent.
The agreement has been criticised over fears that it will adversely affect British farmers, who could be priced out of the market by their Australian peers.
Rory Sullivan2 September 2022 07:31
NHS leaders warn government of ‘staggering’ level of staff vacancies
NHS leaders have warned of a “staggering” level of staff vacancies, with one in 10 NHS jobs lying vacant.
This comes after the number of unfilled jobs in the NHS rose to a record 132,000 in June, including 46,828 nursing posts and 10,582 doctor roles.
My colleagues Rebecca Thomas and Sam Lovett report:
Government ‘asleep at the wheel’ as NHS vacancies hit ‘staggering’ high
‘We cannot afford to lose a single professional, and patients pay a heavy price,’ warns Royal College of Nursing chief
Rory Sullivan2 September 2022 07:16
ICYMI | Man wakes up to find Boris Johnson on police raid in his flat
A man has said he “thought he was dreaming” after waking up to find Boris Johnson in his flat, surrounded by police officers.
Splinter Sales, who described himself as a hip-hop rapper, told The Independent he woke up to shouts of “police” outside the property in West Norwood, southeast London, on Wednesday morning.
He filmed the moment he opened the door of his bedroom to see the prime minister standing in the hallway as part of a Metropolitan Police raid.
His video, which has gone viral after being posted on TikTok, shows Mr Johnson smiling and asking, “How are you doing?” after the man called out, “Wagwan [what’s going on], Boris?” and burst into laughter.
‘I thought I was dreaming’: Man wakes up to Boris Johnson on police raid in his flat
Exclusive: ‘I was drunk last night, I woke up to see Boris Johnson in my face. I thought I was dreaming,’ rapper tells The Independent
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar2 September 2022 06:51
Boris Johnson criticised for suggesting people buy £20 kettle
Outgoing prime minister Boris Johnson was severely criticised on social media for suggesting Britons buy a £20 kettle to save £10 in electricity bills over the next 12 months.
Speaking in Suffolk on Thursday, Mr Johnson said: “If you have an old kettle which takes ages to boil, it may cost you £20 to replace it – but if you get a new one, you’ll save £10 a year every year on your electricity bill.”
The UK is currently experiencing a cost-of-living crisis which is set to worsen as energy price caps surpass £3,500 in October.
Twitter users were quick to pick up on the suggestion, with one person writing: “He’s now outright taking the mickey of those drowning in costs, as he comes back home from his luxury traveling around Europe.”
Boris Johnson criticised for suggesting people buy £20 kettle to save £10 in bills
‘A clear plan to take bills down from £3,549 to £3,539’
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar2 September 2022 06:36
Liz Truss ties her hands over funding energy crisis bailouts
Liz Truss has firmly pledged there will be “no new taxes” if she becomes prime minister next week.
Ms Truss also specifically ruled out a new windfall tax on energy companies which are raking in massive profits as a result of the historic spike in gas prices.
She promised that there will be no French-style energy rationing this winter, when average domestic fuel prices are set to rise to an annual £3,459.
Andrew Woodcock has more.
‘No new taxes’: Liz Truss ties her hands over funding energy crisis bailouts
Final hustings sees candidates for PM split over rationing fuel this winter
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar2 September 2022 06:11
Boris Johnson says people should buy a new kettle to save money
Prime minister Boris Johnson has advised people to spend £20 on a new kettle to save £10 on their yearly electricity bill.
Speaking in Suffolk, he said: “If you have an old kettle that takes ages to boil, it may cost you £20 to replace it. But if you get a new one you will save £10 a year every year on your electricity bill.”
“Is he seriously out of touch, or is it that he just doesn’t care, or both?” Labour shadow business minister Bill Esterson said.
Johnson says people should buy new kettle to save money on electricity bill
Boris Johnson has advised people to spend £20 on a new kettle to save £10 on their yearly electricity bill, prompting ridicule from some social media users.Speaking in Suffolk, the outgoing prime minister said: “If you have an old kettle that takes ages to boil, it may cost you £20 to replace it. But if you get a new one you will save £10 a year every year on your electricity bill.”“Is he seriously out of touch, or is it that he just doesn’t care, or both?” Labour shadow business minister Bill Esterson said.Sign up to our newsletters.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar2 September 2022 05:41
Boris Johnson confirms £700m of state backing for new nuclear reactor
Boris Johnson on Thursday confirmed that he is committing £700m of government money to a new £30bn nuclear reactor at Sizewell C in Suffolk.
Speaking at the site of the proposed plant, the outgoing prime minister said that he believed the cash would allow developer EDF to get the project “over the line” within the coming weeks.
In a message to Tory leadership hopefuls Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak – one of whom will take over at No 10 on Tuesday – Mr Johnson said it would be “madness” not to approve the project, adding: “Go nuclear, go large, go with Sizewell C.”
Andrew Woodcock and Adam Forrest report.
Boris Johnson confirms £700m of state backing for new nuclear reactor at Sizewell
PM blames Labour and Lib Dem predecessors for paving way for current energy crisis
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar2 September 2022 05:17
Cabinet minister and senior No 10 aide accused of sexual misconduct: report
Two women have accused a cabinet minister and a top 10 Downing Street aide in Boris Johnson’s government of sexual misconduct.
The first woman told Sky News: “I was sexually assaulted by someone who is now a cabinet minister. I was in my early 20s and didn’t really know how to deal with it.
“I was super drunk, he is feeding me more wine and I am already quite obviously tanked, but after a while, I was like ‘You know what? Would you mind if I just went to bed?’ So I went to bed, but obviously, he didn’t leave me alone.”
The second woman said she was working at a Conservative event when she was groped, adding: “I turned around and this guy was just looking right at me.”
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar2 September 2022 05:16
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