Etiqueta 'Boris Johnson'
Thank goodness we live on an island.

My Column

Thoughts of an isolated old codger

This Orwellian nightmare could well be repeated elsewhere if the figures continue to rise unstoppably, as they still are in Spain (though mercifully not, or not yet, in the Balearics.)

Donald Trelford22/03/2020 14:26

Viewpoint

Britain needs to get moving

I have a cunning suspicion why the UK is holding back but it can’t wait too long.

Humphrey Carter20/03/2020 13:01

Actor Kirk Douglas

My column

Kirk Douglas: a lust for life

Bulletin columnist writes about the late Kirk Douglas, Boris Johnson and Brexit.

Donald Trelford10/02/2020 14:48

Comment

The end of the line

“It seems incredible to think that Britain will finally leave EU next week...”

Jason Moore24/01/2020 10:55

My column

Will Labour learn its lesson?

It won’t be enough to change the leader if the new one is cut from the same cloth.

Donald Trelford26/12/2019 12:33

Britain's general election 2019

Politics

Reality check for Johnson's Brexit it's just the beginning

Johnson should now be able to secure parliamentary approval for the withdrawal deal he struck with the European Union in October so that Brexit happens on Jan. 31.

Reuters13/12/2019 09:48

Comment

The election

“This has been a pretty average campaign, just like the candidates...”

Jason Moore11/12/2019 09:53

Comment

Changing times

“Can British housholds these days live without the BBC?...probably so...”

Jason Moore10/12/2019 09:58

Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn

My Column

Scandal of dead mothers and babies

A report commissioned in 2013 by NHS managers at the trust had concluded that maternity services at the hospital were “safe” and of “good quality”.

Donald Trelford09/12/2019 10:02

Comment

The debate

“Johnson did OK but Corbyn did alot better than many had thought...”

Jason Moore21/11/2019 09:59

Comment

Expats in Gove’s hands...

There may be a Brexit departure breather but I’m not too happy about Gove’s role.

Humphrey Carter31/10/2019 09:59

Comment

Johnson woes

“Boris Johnson cut a deal but it all could be for nothing.”

Jason Moore18/10/2019 09:44

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Brexit

Britain clinches Brexit deal, Johnson now faces parliament challenge

Johnson is hoping to get approval for the agreement in a vote at an extraordinary session of the British parliament on Saturday

Reuters17/10/2019 14:25

Grant Shapps

Tourism

Thomas Cook failure spurs UK to act on airlifting tourists home

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office said the new legislation will be included in the government's Queen's speech on Monday.

Reuters12/10/2019 11:35