5 false claims made by Boris Johnson during his Conservative Party conference speech
We take a closer look at some of the false claims made by the prime minister during the 45-minute address.
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Gavin Williamson mocked for demanding universities get back to ‘in person teaching’ while using videolink
“Gavin a mare’ should be a thing.”
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The guidance issued to trusts goes on to define what constitutes a new hospital.
Dominic Raab ruthlessly mocked online for posting video reeling off his ‘achievements’ on Afghanistan
‘The don’t sack me tweet’.
Priti Patel ridiculed after handing taxpayer-funded job to former Taxpayers’ Alliance boss
The TaxPayers’ alliance has previously criticised spending vast amounts of public cash on ‘spin doctors’.
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