Adam Boulton erupts at ex-Sky News pal over Rwanda migrant comments 'Off you go!'

Priti Patel, who has served as Home Secretary since 2019, is already facing backlash to her plan which involves shipping asylum seekers all the way to Rwanda after they have already arrived in the UK. Jeremy Clarkson has suggested that the “extremely pretty” African country is still a better alternative than “the damp basement of a Lancashire terraced house” in the UK. Jeremy, 62, had a rather unusual take on the plan proposed by the Home Secretary, 50, comparing it to a game of Snakes and Ladders. However, he also seemed to take the view that things could be worse for the asylum seekers fleeing from hardship in their own countries.  “It’s not the end of the world,” the Clarkson’s Farm presenter suggested.

Boris Johnson swerved questions about the partygate scandal at a press conference in India on Friday (April 22).

BBC Breakfast fans have hit back at Naga Munchetty after the TV presenter appeared to defend Boris Johnson over the controversial partygate scandal during an interview with Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper. Earlier this month, the Prime Minister was issued a fine for breaking the law while attending a series of social gatherings at 10 Downing Street while the country had imposed a slew of strict lockdown measures.He has since come under intense scrutiny from the public, with many MP’s demanding Mr Johnson to resign as further investigations are being held into his social activities throughout 2020.But during Friday’s (April 22) instalment of the popular BBC One morning show, the 47-year-old came under fire after she appeared to defend the Prime Minister during a heated discussion with the Daisy Cooper.On the show, the broadcaster and her co-host Ben Thompson welcomed the politician onto to show to discuss the impact of his breach of lockdown rules during the peak of pandemic.The MP explained her reasons for why she feels that the Mr Johnson should step down after he broke the lockdown rules or take responsibility for his actions.She argued: “The problem is when the Prime Minister was found out he continued to lie and then lie again and then lie again.“Here we are many months later in the cost of living crisis …,” she continued.It was at this point that Naga interrupted: “You know this is a very explosive accusation to accuse the Prime Minister of lying.“Let’s be very clear, what specifically do you thing the Prime Minister has lied about?”This is a live TV story and is being constantly updated.

Boris Johnson will face a parliamentary misconduct investigation, after MPs backed a crunch House of Commons motion over his breaches of coronavirus laws.

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross has insisted he has not considered quitting after flip flopping on calls for Boris Johnson to quit.

Loose Women host Christine Lampard was joined by Carol McGiffin, Judi Love and Gloria Hunniford on the show to discuss the recent apology from the Prime Minister.Christine asked the panellists if people should “move on” or whether he should be held “fully accountable”.Gloria said although she “understands” that people couldn’t have “weddings, funerals, or visit family in hospital”, she is “bored” of the narrative.She said: “There is so much else going on in our lives, so if I’m being really honest, though I understand the backlash, I’m getting bored of the topic. I think we’ve discussed it enough and he did say he bitterly regrets it.”She then asked Christine “where to go from there”, to which Carol gave her thoughts.

"I’m very sorry to say this, but I no longer think he is worthy of the great office he holds.”The PM offered a “wholehearted apology” yesterday after being issued with a fixed-penalty notice for attending a gathering in the cabinet room to celebrate his 56th birthday.Boris insisted, however, that he had not misled the Commons when he said last December that Covid rules were followed at all times in Downing Street. “It did not occur to me, then or subsequently, that a gathering in the cabinet room just before a vital meeting on Covid strategy could amount to a breach of the rules,” he said.At a meeting of Tory MPs last night, Boris again expressed “genuine regret”, but urged colleagues to unite behind him. He was flanked as he arrived by Rishi Sunak, who delayed a trip to the US to show support for him. During the meeting, the Prime Minister attacked the BBC and the Archbishop of Canterbury over criticism of the government’s plans to remove asylum seekers to Rwanda.

This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield has taken aim at Prince Harry over his cryptic comments about wanting to "protect the Queen".During an interview at the Invictus Games, the Duke of Sussex said he enjoyed visit his grandmother recently but wants to make sure she is "protected" and surrounded by "the right people".The meaning of Harry's comments was discussed during a segment on the ITV daytime show on Wednesday (April 20).Royal contributor Camila Tominey said during The Morning View segment: "Maybe we're reading too much into it." "He did sort of say, I felt, as a throw away remark, to be honest."I don't think he said it in a very calculated way there in that interview."Tom Swarbrick pointed out: "But that's also true of a lot of other things they've said isn't it? Again this throw away line which explodes because they are who they are and they talking about a family that is so important."Host Phillip added: "Yeah, but even though he thinks he has backed away from that lifestyle and said how much it affected his mental health, he still knows how it works."He continued: "He still knows that you can't, as him, have a throw away line like that.

Russia, with a fuming pal of Russian President Vladimir Putin saying the pair will "will have to answer in full for their actions".Shaun Pinner, 48, and Aiden Aslin, 28, were targeted by the deputy head of the Kremlin's powerful security council, Dmitry Medvedev.The former Russian president and prime minister said the pair would not be treated as combatants under the Geneva Conventions, meaning they would not receive the rights a prisoner of war would.Medvedev's show trials for the two men come after a failed swap deal for Putin's "prince of darkness" Viktor Medvedchuk, currently held by Ukrainian forces. The British captives have made an appeal to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson several times on multiple Russian state TV outlets.

Kate Garraway was forced to issue a brief clarification following an interview with Angela Rayner. The Labour deputy leader appeared on the ITV news programme on Wednesday morning (April 20), the day after Boris Johnson faced MPs in the House of Commons for the first time since he was fined for breaking lockdown rules.

BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker left his colleagues fairly amused on Wednesday morning after he admitted that he enjoys taking the bins out.The 45-year-old who is often open about his pursuits outside of his BBC role couldn't help but make the odd confession in front of his co-host Nina Warhurst and sports journalist John Watson.But his admission appeared to amuse Nina and John as they seemed perplexed that he would enjoy such a job.Talking about taking the bins outside, Nina questioned Dan and said: "Did you just it's one of your favourite jobs, why?" Dan replied: "I just love it!" Nina giggled: "Because it's short." The former Strictly star then explained that the job is similar to cutting the grass which he also finds satisfying.John chimed in and said: "I suppose it's an easy job for big reward, perhaps. You're doing your bit.

Roy Keane was furious with Manchester United on Tuesday as they were humiliated by Liverpool for the second time this season, losing 4-0 at Anfield.After thrashing United 5-0 at Old Trafford earlier in the season, Liverpool added to their recent dominance with another statement victory against United. And unsurprisingly Keane was less than impressed as he blasted the club that he was once incredibly successful with for how far they have fallen.United are closing in on ten years without a league title, and the defeat to Liverpool all but ends their Champions League hopes for next season - which was expected by Gary Neville who gave them a one per cent chance of beating Jurgen Klopp's side.

his partygate scandal jibe. Last week, Downton Abbey star Dan took a swipe at Prime Minister Boris Johnson while discussing his new political drama Gaslit by US network Starz. Describing the series, he said: ‘Well, what you’ve got is a criminal for a leader who is wrapped in a messy war, embroiled in a stupid scandal and surrounded by ambitious idiots and really should resign and… no I’m sorry… that’s the intro to Boris Johnson.

Boris Johnson has issued a 'wholehearted apology' to MPs over his Partygate fine - but insisted he did not know he was breaking his own coronavirus rules. The Prime Minister repeated an apology in the House of Commons on Tuesday, after Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle approved a vote on whether he lied to MPs with his earlier denials.

Boris Johnson has issued another apology over partygate, expressing regret over being fined for a breach of his own lockdown rules by attending an illegal gathering in Downing Street.

The vast majority of readers we surveyed have called on PM Boris Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak to resign after the pair received fines over the Downing Street lockdown parties.

Roy Keane has remarkably snubbed Gary Neville and Micah Richards as a potential number two should he return to management with the Manchester United legend selecting Jamie Carragher as his preferred assistant out of the Sky Sports pundits.The former United captain, 50, has flirted with the idea of returning to the dugout in recent months and was odds on favourite to re-take the reins at Sunderland. Keane was previously employed at the Stadium of Light between 2006 and 2008 and oversaw their return to the Premier League in his first season in charge. However, the reunion fell apart with the Black Cats instead opting for ex-Preston and Norwich City boss Alex Neil.

Boris Johnson is expected later today to make a “full-throated apology” to MPs after he was fined by police for attending a birthday bash in breach of Covid rules. However, it's also thought he will stop short of addressing allegations that he instigated a separate lockdown leaving do.

BBC Breakfast viewers have slammed Dan Walker's interviewing technique after he had a conversation with conservative MP Brandon Lewis which some thought was "too nice".The Breakfast presenter tackled the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on Tuesday morning's show and asked him about Boris Johnson's fine over partygate.Dan, 45, also questioned Brandon, 50, about Britain's ties with Rwanda and whether it was a good idea to send refugees to the African country.With viewers at home eager to know what Brandon had to say, the MP came across fairly unmoved and seemed to compare Boris' fines to parking tickets.But this certainly didn't sit well with spectators with some criticising Dan for not coming down on the MP hard enough.Taking to Twitter in their droves, fans shared their thoughts.One person wrote: "That was the worst political interview I’ve seen for a long time. Dan Walker didn’t interview Brandon Lewis he stroked his ego.

GOOD Morning Britain fans have been left baffled after Adil Ray asked a question about whether Jesus would have been deported. The TV presenter was slammed on social media by confused viewers who tuned in for his interview with MP Greg Hands.

Priti Patel has challenged opponents to come up with a better plan than her strategy to send illegal migrants to Rwanda.