How come Boris Johnson’s father was able to become French? Stanley Johnson lives in the UK so his route to gain French nationality would have been an unusual one. He previously said he valued having a tie to the European Union
‘The price of lies’: French media react to Johnson’s resignation ‘The father of Brexit throws in the towel’ – A roundup of the front pages of France’s dailies
UK minister barred from French migration meeting as row heats up Tensions have increased between France and the UK after the British prime minister wrote on Twitter that a deal is needed for France to take back all ‘illegal migrants’ France puts back talks despite Johnson’s UK ‘love’ vow amid Aukus row Fact check: Is France about to be put on the UK’s travel red list? Simon Heffer: Could French President Macron be derailed?
UK’s handling of Covid makes Macron’s work look genius Regular Connexion, Daily and Sunday Telegraph columnist Simon Heffer shares how the UK’s handling of Covid makes Macron’s work look like an act of genius.
Now comes the hard part of Macron’s Covid-19 response Simon Heffer, the renowned political commentator and historian, turns his gaze to French politics
France to ‘struggle to accept’ Brits if no confinement France will “struggle to accept” British visitors travelling into its country if Britain does not enact mandatory confinement measures on its population quickly, the French Prime Minister has said.
Vintage year for two French Bojos An organic French wine called Bojo has had a bumper year for sales, according to Beaujolais wine specialist les vins Aujoux.
Pity the poor English voter The result of the UK election shows how poor the political situation is in the UK
‘Ultra’ Brexiteer MPs could force PM’s hand Some commentators – such as Lord Ricketts, see interview here – believe Boris Johnson now has almost a free hand on Brexit due to his large majority, but a UK politics professor has a different view.
All still to play for, says former UK ambassador It is certain Brexit will happen on January 31, says former ambassador to France and crossbench peer Lord Ricketts, but “all is still to play for” when it comes to the UK/EU relationship.
‘Thanks for not voting for me’ says Briton In France A Brittany resident is claiming a “massive majority” after standing against Boris Johnson in the general election in the Uxbridge and South Ruislip constituency.
Uk 'wants to make Brexit transition extension illegal' The UK government plans to pass a law to remove the possibility of extending the Brexit transition period beyond 2020, piling on pressure to get trade and all other remaining issues finalised in 11 months, according to the BBC.
Briton in France stands against PM Boris Johnson ‘I don’t want votes – I want right to vote and no Brexit’ UK government hits back after Trump Brexit criticism Deal victory or humiliation? European press is mixed UK 'has made no workable proposals on Irish border'
Views of Macron-Johnson meeting in Britain and France The French press thought less of Boris Johnson's visit to the Elysée Palace than many sections of the UK media Sterling falls as Brexit impasse deepens Johnson to be UK's prime minister UK Prime Minister frontrunner clashes with EU Knighthood for Nigel and Boris if... Labrador Tag Feed