John Kilraine

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Boris Johnson speaking in the Commons earlier this week after surviving a motion of no-confidence in him

Unpopular Boris Johnson's room to manoeuvre now limited

Boris Johnson was famously described as a "greased piglet" by former prime minister David Cameron, based on his ability to squeeze away from any attempt to catch him. Has he escaped again?

Analysis and Comment • 12 Jun 22

Vote result reduces Johnson's room for manoeuvre

Despite the loud cheers of Boris Johnson's supporters, it is clear that the result was a lot tighter than expected and it leaves him in an awkward situation.

Analysis and Comment • 06 Jun 22

Public mood towards Boris Johnson has darkened

The consensus seems to be from Tory sources including some rebels that the numbers are not there for a no confidence vote to succeed, writes John Kilraine.

Analysis and Comment • 06 Jun 22

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II shares a joke with her great-grandson Prince Louis

Queen still popular despite royal upheavals in her time

The Platinum Jubilee celebrations have been judged a success and Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 96, has managed to "keep the show on the road".

Analysis and Comment • 07 Jun 22

The regiment's wolfhound mascot Turlough Mór (aka Seamus) on parade this morning

Irish Guards Trooping the Colour for Platinum Jubilee

Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee celebrations began in Britain with strains of 'Spancil Hill' as the Irish Guards known as 'The Micks' were given the task of Trooping the Colour.

Ireland • 02 Jun 22

With Boris Johnson as Prime Minister, 10 Downing St became the building to receive the most fines for Covid breaches in the whole of Britain

Johnson survives 'partygate' but scandal not over yet

It seems as if Boris Johnson has survived the 'partygate' scandal - at least for now. But this tale is not over yet, writes John Kilraine.

Analysis and Comment • 25 May 22

Prince Charles read the Queen's Speech at the State Opening of the British parliament this morning

UK govt stops short of pledging action on NI Protocol

The British government stopped short of pledging to take action on the Northern Ireland Protocol in the Queen's speech, which was delivered this morning.

Brexit • 10 May 22

The Conservative Party lost 490 seats in the UK local elections

'Long Corbyn' gives Johnson a better chance of recovery

Boris Johnson and his fellow Conservatives could be worried as they survey the political landscape following the local election results and the tectonic shifts that have occurred in recent years.

World • 08 May 22