Tag: stymie
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Boris Johnson’s allies tried to stymie probe into his partygate lies, UK lawmakers say – Winnipeg Free Press
[ad_1] LONDON (AP) — A committee of British lawmakers on Thursday slammed allies of Boris Johnson in Parliament for trying to interfere with their investigation into whether the former prime minister lied about rule-flouting parties in his office during the coronavirus pandemic. The House of Commons Privileges Committee said senior Conservatives, including past Cabinet ministers…
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Staff COVID-19 cases continue to stymie small-business sector
[ad_1] Local small businesses continue to grapple with closures and scheduling challenges, amid positive COVID-19 tests for staff and reduced public health measures. Patent 5 Distillery shuttered last week when four staff contracted the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. General manager Callan Anderson said the Exchange District business had no choice but to take…