Brandon Lewis: Last News

Tory toff Jacob Rees-Mogg has quit government after conceding he would not get a job in Rishi Sunak's Cabinet, despite recanting his claim the new Prime Minister was a "socialist".

Barristers will be asked whether they accept a new deal proposed by Government aimed at ending strike action which has crippled the courts. Lawyers will be balloted over new proposals for pay put forward following negotiations with the Justice Secretary Brandon Lewis.

letting down victims over rape, burglary and theft. In a resignation letter to the new Justice Secretary, Brandon Lewis, she accused the Government of sidelining her and downgrading victims’ interests.

Jennifer Lopez showed off her fashion prowess on Sunday, as she stepped out for dinner in Capri looking elegant as ever, while her new husband Ben Affleck flew to Los Angeles. The singer, 53, looked nothing short of incredible as she sported an orange patterned dress with long-sleeves.

The Prime Minister has finally announced his resignation after a chaotic few days for the government.

Boris Johnson has dramatically agreed to resign as Prime Minister having presided over months of scandal and one of the most tumultuous premierships of modern times.

Boris Johnson is clinging onto power this morning after a number of resignations piled more pressure on the Prime Minister to resign.

DAN Walker has not long left BBC Breakfast but he could't resist giving a nod to his former workplace. The news anchor has just joined rival Channel 5 News and made his debut this week.

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.

The Prime Minister is set to deliver a statement on partygate today (Tuesday April 19) for the first time since he was fined by the Metropolitan Police.

Good Morning Britain viewers were left enraged this morning after MP Brandon Lewis continually defended Boris Johnson over the latest 'Partygate' scandal.

A Cabinet minister has argued that Boris Johnson did not mislead the House of Commons over partygate allegations, having initially insisted that coronavirus guidance was followed in Downing Street.

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.

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Arlene Foster’s future as leader of the DUP looks uncertain after a coordinated move against her.

A major blaze continues to tear through the Mourne Mountains for a second day, leaving a trail of destruction at the Northern Ireland beauty spot.

Why is Brexit back in the news? As the stalled trade talks between the EU and the UK run out of time Boris Johnson has engaged in incredible brinkmanship by signalling the UK could override the provisions of the Withdrawal Deal. The agreement, signed by the PM in January, means Northern Ireland must abide by some EU Single Market rules as it shares a land border with an EU member.  Under the Internal Market Bill, coming before the Commons today, UK Ministers would decide which goods could flow from the UK into NI without customs checks.

Former Tory leader Michael Howard has torn into Boris Johnson's controversial Brexit plans as anger mounts against the Government.

Keir Starmer has urged Boris Johnson not to “reopen old wounds” and to get a trade deal with the EU as he criticised the Government’s admission it could break international law over Brexit as “wrong”.

Brexit customs deal with the EU would breach international law, a senior minister has admitted to the Commons. Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis provoked a furious reaction by saying proposals to change customs arrangements across the Irish Sea after Brexit would breach international law in a "very specific and limited way".

Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has confirmed that the government's proposed changes to a Brexit agreement will break international law "in a limited way".