Ukraine excuse is 'lowest form of politics', says Labour MSP calling for Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak to quit

Russian forces appeared on Russian state TV on Monday and asked to be exchanged for a pro-Russian politician who is being held by the Ukrainian authorities. It was unclear how freely the two men - Shaun Pinner and Aiden Aslin - were able to talk.

Boris Jonhnson ahead of the new series of Britain's Got Talent starting tonight.The funnymen have previously taken not-so subtle swipes at the Conservative leader when hosting I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! last year, but have now sparked up the row once again in a BGT filming gag.In a promotional clip ahead of the series launch this evening, the pair didn't pass up an opportunity to take a swipe at the leader of the government.Dec was seen securing a crash helmet as he prepared to take to the road on a bike.He said to Ant: "That's like Boris Johnson's helmet, you know when he went down the zip wire?"The clip cut to Dec's face superimposed onto a video of Boris as the Mayor of London, zooming down a zipwire to celebrate Team GB at the London 2012 Olympic Games.Dec continued to tease his pal, saying to Ant: "And I though I would look the idiot in this scene."It comes after the duo took aim at the Prime Minister last year during their presenting stint on I'm A Celebrity...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has banned Boris Johnson from ever entering Russia. The UK prime minister and members of his Cabinet are on a list of people sanctioned by the Kremlin over 'hostile actions of the British government'.

Nicola Sturgeon has been banned from entering Russia after she was sanctioned this morning along with other British politicians as part of a Kremlin “stop list”.

Boris Johnson from entering Russia in response to the UK government's Ukraine war sanctions. Boris Johnson tops the Russian "stop" list of UK subjects no longer allowed to enter the Russian Federation, alongside Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss and others.Russia's foreign ministry said in a statement: "In connection with the unprecedented hostile actions of the British government, expressed, in particular, in the imposition of sanctions against top officials of the Russian Federation, a decision was made to include key members of the British government and a number of political figures in the Russian 'stop list'."Also in Vlad's bad books is Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and former Prime Minister Theresa May, who authorised sanctions after the Salisbury poison incident in 2018.Dominic Raab, Priti Patel and Ben Wallace are also listed on the no-fly list as Putin seeks to exercise his authority.

Russia has banned the UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson and a list of other senior ministers from entering the country over what it describes as the UK’s “hostile” position regarding its war with Ukraine.

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Linda Robson clashed with her Loose Women co-stars on Thursday's show as she defended Boris Johnson’s actions in the "partygate scandal". The ITV chat show had a heated debate about the controversial topic as the presenters discussed whether Boris should resign over breaking the law and holding a lockdown party – for which he has now paid a £50 fine.

Loose Women. Fellow co-star Sunetra Sarker had to urge the panel "not to pile on Linda" after her comments.

The One Show hosts were left speechless after Dan Stevens dished out brutal criticism of Boris Johnson on live TV.

The Government is set to secure a deal which would see asylum seekers who cross the Channel in small boats being flown to Rwanda for processing. Home Secretary Priti Patel is expected to sign the multimillion-pound agreement on Thursday during a visit to the East African nation.

Dan Stevens left The One Show's hosts speechless as he made a savage dig about Boris Johnson. The Downton Abbey star appeared on the BBC chat show to discuss his new drama, Gaslit, which also stars Julia Roberts and Sean Penn.

Presenters on The One Show were stunned into silence on Wednesday night as guest star Dan Stevens made a ruthless comment about Prime Minister Boris Johnson, leaving viewers in shock. Both Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas looked visibly uncomfortable and were reeling after the remarks.

BBC's The One Show and made a brutal dig towards Boris Johnson.

A top Scottish Tory has broken party ranks and called on Boris Johnson to resign.

Lanarkshire politicians are calling for Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak after the pair were fined for having parties in Downing Street during lockdown.

TV and radio star Rylan Clark was caught up in an unexpected Twitter row with former Conservative MP Edwina Currie after being told to 'get real.' Rylan, who hosts the Strictly Come Dancing spin-off show Strictly: It Takes Two, took to social media to comment on revelations about Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Boris Johnson should resign, Denise, 61, said "no", but revealed she was "in contact with people who were in contact with people in Downing Street" and was told that no masks were ever worn, calling it "a different world out there." The actress said: "People had to say goodbye to friends and close family while they continued like nothing was going on." Speaking about Boris Johnson's controversial gathering with a birthday cake, the former Coronation Street actress said: "Well I would've welcome it, because I thought the rules were ridiculous."Detectives have reportedly been investigating a string of other parties held at Downing Street - called Operation Hillman. Fellow panelist Jane Moore revealed that this operation discovered that Boris allegedly attended at least six other parties during lockdown.Jane posed the question of whether "this is the most innocuous one that has been floated out" and whether "there's more to come" to which Denise replied: "Of course there is."The conversation sparked debate on Twitter, with users torn over whether Boris should resign.

'The Prime Minister must stand down over the Partygate fine scandal' - that's the view of Rutherglen's MSP.

Edwina Currie hit out at Ranvir Singh on Good Morning Britain as she told her 'not to put words in her mouth' over the Boris Johnson fine debacle.

This Morning viewers were not impressed when talk turned to Boris Johnson's partygate scandal.The Prime Minister last night (April 12) announced he had been fined by The Metropolitan Police after it was confirmed he attended lockdown parties at 10 Downing Street.Boris said: "Today I've received a fixed penalty notice from the Metropolitan Police relating to a Downing Street Event on 19 June 2020."Let me say immediately, I have paid the fine and want to offer a full apology."During a discussion, LBC broadcaster Nick Ferrari claimed that Boris may be sorry after his scandal was brought to light after the PM paid a fine.Reflecting on the PM, he said: "Boris is the ultimate Marmite politician, you go in liking the guy or loathing him and all this will do is underscore that."That apology you played a little earlier on I think it's enough for now, within the last MP has called on me saying he has to go, I don't think the dam will break."Nick continued: "I don't think there's an appetite to get rid of the Prime Minister at this time, he's just about done enough."As Camilla [Tominey] referenced, there could be more down the way, there's the Sue Grey report, we've got The Met with their enquiries and the Sue Grey report."This is someone who sits above Parliament and investigates all parliamentary affairs, we still don't know that –if we have another party with another Tupperware cake and there was another packet of cheesy Wotsits or whatever, that could be ugly but at the moment, I think he's just ahead of the game."Nick also appeared to suggest that doctors and nurses had also been consuming cake and drinking prosecco on shift during the pandemic.Fans instantly took to social media, sharing their rage over the news, with one