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Erika Jayne says she was joking about PK, Dorit Kemsley breakup

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Erika Jayne is backtracking on her comments about Dorit and Paul “PK” Kemsley’s marriage. After PK shaded Jayne on Instagram for claiming his marriage was on the rocks, the “Pretty Mess” singer commented on his post claiming it was all in good fun. “When did you get so sensitive? You know damn well I was joking..” the reality star wrote. Erika Jayne claims she was joking about friends PK and Dorit Kemsley’s potential split. Instagram/theprettymess Over the weekend, Jayne predicted her “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” co-stars would be the next Bravolebrities to divorce during a panel at BravoCon. After being asked which relationship was headed to “Splitsville,” the 51-year-old initially dodged the question, saying she felt “bad.” However, she quickly changed her tune and marched to centerstage before revealing “Dorit and PK.” PK and Dorit have both spoken out about Jayne’s comments. Instagram/doritkemsley Many “Housewives” and fans of th...

Jeremy Hunt is set to wield the axe in £35bn of spending cuts as he eyes £25bn in tax rises

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Rishi Sunak has dismissed claims he will be 'Scrooge' this Christmas despite mounting fears over looming tax hikes and austerity. The PM and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt are believed to have met over the weekend to agree the outline of a huge squeeze to fill a £60billion black hole in the public finances. The Autumn Statement on November 17 is expected to focus on curbs to spending, with public sector wages rising lower than inflation to help secure £35billion of savings. But there could also be £25billion of tax rises - including a £10billion raid on tax breaks for pension contributions. Mr Hunt is due to submit the main outline of his plans to the Office for Budget Responsibility by this morning.  He had hoped for a 50/50 split between cuts and tax rises but last week's dire Bank of England warning of a long recession suggests tax revenue will be even worse than anticipated. Speaking as he headed for the COP27 summit in Egypt, Mr Sunak said he was determined to 'deliver g...

Rishi Sunak stands by Gavin Williamson amid claims that he threatened MP over private life

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Rishi Sunak stood by bullying-claim minister Sir Gavin Williamson today despite saying it was 'not acceptable or right' to send messages to a former colleague - as fresh allegations about his behaviour came to light. The Prime Minister is under fire for bringing Sir Gavin back into the Government despite being warned that he was under investigation for allegedly bullying former chief whip Wendy Morton.  In a series of messages he lashed out at Ms Morton because he was not deemed an important enough figure to be invited to the Queen's funeral. But speaking to the Sun the PM refused to heed opposition calls to sack the minister without portfolio, who has previously been twice sacked from the Government. Mr Williamson was part of his campaign team as he sought the Tory leadership in the summer. Mr Sunak said: 'It was a difficult time for our party at the time, but regardless, people always should be treated with respect. 'I am glad Gavin has expressed regret. There i...

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