Tag Archives: Boris Johnson

Smarkets: chances of Boris Johnson departure more likely after by-election blow

SBC News Smarkets: chances of Boris Johnson departure more likely after by-election blow

The prospect of Boris Johnson leaving Number 10 before the year is out look increasingly likely today, with Smarkets indicating a 35% chance of the Prime Minister being ousted – up from 28% last night. Following what can only be described as a challenging night for the Prime Minister’s leadership, Smarkets revealed that the results of the two by-elections were …

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Punters back Boris to survive vote of confidence but premiership is in doubt beyond 2022

SBC News Punters back Boris to survive vote of confidence but premiership is in doubt beyond 2022

Following a four-day public holiday celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, the British public has woken to news that PM Boris Johnson will be subjected to a vote of confidence by fellow Party peers.  The vote was triggered this morning as Sir Graham Brady, Chair of the 1922 Committee, informed the media that he had received over 54 letters (15% …

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Smarkets: Boris clean from Sue Gray report as PM survival chances improve 

SBC News Smarkets: Boris clean from Sue Gray report as PM survival chances improve 

PM Boris Johnson remains steadfast that he will not resign over parties held at Number 10, as the UK public observed national lockdown rules, obeying his government’s orders.  The PM stated that he would ‘take full responsibility for the scandal’, as yesterday the Met published Sue Gray’s delayed report that laid bare incidents of ‘intoxicated staff, vomiting on carpets, wine …

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Bookies Corner: Local Elections of consequence to the future of Party leaders

SBC News Bookies Corner: Local Elections of consequence to the future of Party leaders

On Thursday, the UK electorate will decide the +4,500 councillor seats servicing Britain’s local constituencies. Media reports of a Conservative fallout as Party MPs are ready to blame Boris Johnson for a predicted heavy loss of councillor seats following his handling of the Partygate scandal. As for Labour, Thursday’s results will serve as a barometer of whether Keir Starmer can …

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Independent football regulator to be established out of fan-led review

SBC News Independent football regulator to be established out of fan-led review

DCMS’ year-long review into football has concluded announcing the headline directive  that an ‘independent regulator’ will be established to oversee and improve football’s  relationship with fans, business and local communities. Tracey Crouch served as the Minister spearheading the review – with support from an expert panel – which began last May. The review formed part of the Conservative Party’s  2019 …

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Smarkets: Boris faces a coin-flip on leading Conservatives into next election

SBC News Smarkets: Boris faces a coin-flip on leading Conservatives into next election

PM Boris Johnson may have paid a £50 fixed penalty notice for attending an ‘impromptu birthday party’ at 10 Downing Street – yet Partygate allegations continue to dog his leadership of the Conservative Party. Mocked by opposition, Johnson continues to deny that he misled the public and fellow ministers, unaware of multiple parties held at Number 10 as UK households …

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Gambling Harm APPG: Industry leadership has no right to determine Review outcomes

SBC News Gambling Harm APPG: Industry leadership has no right to determine Review outcomes

MPs in the House of Commons held a two-hour debate yesterday, discussing a range of issues related to the future oversight of the UK gambling sector, with imminent reforms soon to be announced. The debate was led by long-term gambling-reformist Carolyn Harris, Labour MP for Swansea East. Proceedings were opened with Harris acknowledging the wide range of response, evidence and …

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Smarkets: All eyes on Sunak Statement as UK recession looms at 32% 

SBC News Smarkets: All eyes on Sunak Statement as UK recession looms at 32% 

British households and businesses anxiously wait for Chancellor Rishi Sunak to announce his Spring Statement tomorrow, a missive that will outline how the government intends to navigate the toughest economic headwinds faced in a generation.  Yesterday the Bank of England raised interest rates back to the pre-pandemic level of 0.75%, deploying the fiscal measure to stop the economy being stunted …

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Camelot favoured to keep National Lottery contract

Martin Novák to lead Allwyn UK data strategy for National Lottery licence

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is reported to favour Camelot Group maintaining its position as steward of the National Lottery. The Daily Telegraph, this morning reported that the Commission would notify to PM Boris Johnson that “the current operator as the best incumbent to manage government’s lucrative contract”. Camelot has served as the operating company of the National Lottery since …

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DCMS to further delay Gambling Review outcomes to May 2022

SBC News DCMS to further delay Gambling Review outcomes to May 2022

UK gambling stakeholders have been warned that the government will announce a further delay in the publishing of the White Paper of proposals to reform the industry. This morning, The Guardian reported that a further delay would push the publication of the White Paper to May 2022 – citing “three sources with knowledge of the process”. The government’s review of …

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