Boris Johnson plans policy blitz in bid revive government and his premiership

The Independent's Morning Headlines email [View online]( June 09, 2022 [Morning Headlines]( 1 / [Boris Johnson plans policy blitz in bid revive government and his premiership]( Boris Johnson will attempt to relaunch his beleaguered government today with a policy blitz aimed at easing the housing crisis. In a bid to sure up his premiership, the prime minister is expected to use a speech in Lancashire to announce plans to tear up rules stopping people from declaring their benefits as part of their income when applying for a mortgage and using it to make monthly payments. However [the speech risks being overshadowed by the continuing difficulties in his own party](. Allies of Mr Johnson have warned him not to reward rebel MPs in a rumoured cabinet reshuffle. It had been reported in The Telegraph that some suggested bringing in key rebel Jeremy Hunt as Chancellor to get him onside. But one ministerial ally dismissed the idea of a charm offensive, telling The Independent: "Reach out to them? F*** off. What kind of message would that send? "There are only so many jobs in government. You cannot afford to reward disloyalty."   2 / [Ukrainian forces 'outgunned by Russia by 40 to one', dossier says]( Exclusive: Grinding conflict in east is 'seriously demoralising' Ukrainian forces, an intelligence report reveals 3 / Teacher killed and pupils wounded as car ploughs into pedestrians in Berlin]( ‘It is not yet known whether it was an accident or a deliberate act,’ say police 4 / [Cost of filling family car to hit £100 for first time after biggest daily jump in 17 years]( Fuel retailers falling to pass on the fuel duty cut could be named and shamed, Downing Street indicated 5 / [Foreign Office adviser quits after saying ‘liability’ Boris Johnson should be forced out]( Helena Morrissey disputed prime minister had shown ‘contrition’ for Partygate – and warned of ‘further challenges’     The Big Question Will the climate crisis place coastal Britain at risk? The climate emergency will inevitably mean some of the UK’s coastal communities will have to relocate elsewhere, according to Sir James Bevan, chief executive of the Environment Agency. Sir James warns that flooding and cliff erosion will shape the outer edges of the country at an accelerated rate as a result of global heating causing sea levels to rise and extreme weather events to become more frequent. This is what else he had to say. [For the full story click here >](   Watch/ [UK rail strikes: What are the reasons behind the walk-out?](   NUMBER OF THE DAY 50,000 – The number of blooms from 60 different types of flora on display at Chichester Cathedral’s Festival of Flowers, which aims to explore the “benefits of art, nature and music in healing”.   QUOTE OF THE DAY “Week after week I’ve called on this prime minister to resign. I’ve been met with a wall of noise from the Tory benches. I thought they were trying to shout me down – when all this time it turns out that 41 per cent have been cheering me on!” – SNP MP Ian Blackford mocks Boris Johnson at Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons over his narrow no-confidence vote victory on Monday.       Other stories you might like   [‘I don’t want it to happen again:’ Uvalde survivor, 11, testifies before Congress](   [Jurassic World Dominion review: Yikes!](   [Gracie Spinks: Five Derbyshire Police officers to face misconduct case after woman ‘murdered by stalker](       Articles available exclusively to subscribers Salma Shah, The Independent: [If Johnson wants to save his reputation, he needs to do the unthinkable](   Other newsletters you might like [US morning headlines] US Morning Headlines Weekdays, 12pm (UK time) Written by Andrew Naughtie [Sign up]( [Climate warrior] Climate Warrior Every Wednesday, 8am (UK time) Written by climate activists [Sign up](   If you can spare a minute we’d love your [feedback]( on our newsletters. [The Independent]( Join the conversation or follow us [Facebook]( [Twitter]( Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders. If you do not want to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter, please [unsubscribe](list_name=IND_Headlines_Masterlist_CDP). If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe [here](. This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 2 Derry Street, London W8 5HF. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our [privacy notice]( and [cookie policy](.