Dermot Brannigan

"This is a grievous breach of national security." Olly Robbins calls for "prosecutions" as says he is "deeply concerned" about the leaks from the UKSV process, pointing the finger at Downing Street. The system "does not work" if it leaks, he says. "That trust, once gone, cannot be got back." "I am struck and saddened that within days... of the Cabinet Office for their own reasons deciding to open that up, to share what they thought they had found and their perceptions of it internally with Number 10... I hope that prosecutions will result."

Remembering the moment when the British Chancellor's briefcase changed color live on air and intrigued the internet... There hasn't been a satisfactory explanation so far.🧐🤔

Lammy looks confused and concerned........

🔥NEW - buried in the bundle of documents from the Humble Address Keir Starmer was advised by the cabinet secretary Simon Case to do security clearance BEFORE appointment but ignored the suggestion. Case said (If you want a political appointment) "you should give us the name of the person you would like to appoint and we will develop a plan for them to acquire the necessary security clearances and do due diligence on any potential Conflicts of Interest or other issues of which you should be aware *before* confirming you choice" Which feels quite material .....

I’ll never forget that image of the Queen sitting alone to pay a final farewell to her husband of 73 years. She followed Covid rules while Boris Johnson’s Downing Street held their lockdown-breaching parties. I’ll never forget that appalling behaviour even if others want to.