Labour attacks ‘zombie government’ as Boris Johnson returns from holiday

PM criticised for nearly week-long break in Slovenia after 15 Whitehall consultations left unanswered

Labour has hit out at 15 Whitehall consultations being left unanswered by what it called the zombie government", as Boris Johnson arrived back at work from a nearly week-long holiday.

After being criticised for reportedly heading to Slovenia while his chancellor was also away despite dire economic warnings and calls to help those struggling with the cost of living crisis, the outgoing prime minister was told to get on with running the country".