Has David Cameron’s tax debacle united the Tories?
Yet again, David Cameron has reason to be grateful for the quality of the opposition facing him. First of all, Jeremy Corbyn took until Cameron’s statement to release his own tax return, meaning that...
View ArticleToday in audio: PM branded ‘dodgy Dave’ as tax row rumbles on
David Cameron has been defending himself in the Commons following the publication of his tax return. He said he found some of the comments about his father ‘deeply hurtful’. He also held his hands up...
View ArticleToday in audio: Jeremy Hunt stands firm ahead of junior doctors strike
Jeremy Hunt has been facing questions in the Commons ahead of tomorrow’s junior doctors strike. The Health Secretary said the industrial action was ‘wholly unjustified’ and said ‘we are proud of the...
View ArticleWatch: Dennis Skinner tells Jeremy Hunt to ‘wipe that smirk off his face’
Given that the last time Dennis Skinner criticised a Tory Cabinet member in the Chamber he was ejected from the Commons, the Beast of Bolsover was on remarkably mild form today. Following Jeremy Hunt’s...
View ArticleWatch: Dennis Skinner makes his annual contribution to the Queen’s Speech...
Last year the Beast of Bolsover failed to make his annual contribution to the Queen’s Speech after he found himself preoccupied battling the SNP for his favourite seat. With that fight now won, Dennis...
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Beast of Bolsover backs Brexit
At this late stage in the EU referendum campaign, the majority of MPs have declared their voting intentions — with some even finding time to do so twice. However, one crucial voice has been missing in...
View ArticleWatch: John Bercow lets the Beast of Bolsover’s ‘dodgy Dave’ comment slide
In April, Dennis Skinner was ejected by the Speaker from the Commons after he called the Prime Minister ‘dodgy Dave’. However, today John Bercow appeared to feel no need to discipline the Beast of...
View Article2017 General Election: the ten ‘Portillo moments’ to watch out for
PERTH, SCOTLAND - MAY 30: Angus Robertson deputy Leader of the Scottish National Party introduces SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon launches the party's general election manifesto at the Perth Concert Hall on...
View ArticleThe Beast of Bolsover takes centre stage at conference
Sadiq Khan had to fight for his speaking slot at this year’s Labour’s conference. But while it was apparently difficult…
View ArticleBeast of Bolsover’s broken birthday promise
PMQs proved a more lively affair than usual thanks to the Beast of Bolsover. Dennis Skinner attempted to ask a…
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