Boris Johnson says Brexit deal breach will save UK from being ‘carved up’ September 14, 2020 Boris Johnson has said the UK must prepare to breach the Brexit withdrawal agreement in its new bill to stop Brussels from “dividing” the country as another senior Tory has decided to vote against the controversial legislation. Johnson told MPs today that Brussels was attempting to “blockade” goods travelling between Great Britain and Northern Ireland [...]
Exclusive: No scrutiny of disgraced Liberal Democrat candidate due to ‘wealthy connections’ September 14, 2020 A disgraced former Liberal Democrat London mayor candidate was allegedly parachuted into the contest without extensive vetting in the hope she could potentially bring in vast amounts of donations and exclusive voter data to the party, City A.M. can reveal. Sangeeta Siddhu-Robb, a millionaire businesswoman, was yesterday forced to drop out of the race to be the [...]
Brexit: David Cameron becomes latest former PM to hit out at Brexit bill September 14, 2020 David Cameron today became the fifth former prime minister to speak out about the government’s controversial plan to breach the Brexit withdrawal agreement. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has come under fire for his proposed Internal Market Bill, which is due to come before MPs this afternoon. In a statement this morning Cameron said he had [...]
Brexit: Manufacturers warn no-deal car crash will cost industry €110bn September 14, 2020 Brexit negotiations have been put on red alert after Europe and Britain’s car industries warned a no-deal scenario could spark a €110bn (£101.5bn) black hole in trade over the next five years. It comes as trade talks have progressed to their most delicate stage yet –– the UK government’s internal market bill enters its second [...]
Labour leader Keir Starmer in self-isolation ahead of key Brexit debate September 14, 2020 Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has gone into self-isolation after a member of his household showed Covid-19 symptoms. “The member of his household has now had a test,” a Labour spokeswoman said. “In line with National Health Service guidelines, Keir will self-isolate while awaiting the results of the test and further advice from medical professionals.” [...]
Brexit: Tory rebellion against withdrawal agreement breach grows September 14, 2020 Boris Johnson’s former attorney general Geoffrey Cox has vowed to not support the government’s plan to breach its Brexit withdrawal treaty. The Torridge and West Devon MP said he would not vote for the Internal Market Bill, when it comes before parliament in a series of votes this week, as it would ruin “the standing [...]
Coronavirus: Rule of six comes into effect as UK tightens lockdown September 14, 2020 New laws banning social gatherings of more than six people came into effect this morning as the government tightens lockdown measures amid a rise in coronavirus cases. The regulations — dubbed the rule of six — apply to indoors and outdoors gatherings in England and Scotland, but only indoors in Wales. In England the restrictions [...]
Plan for flexible UK rail tickets now facing a delay September 13, 2020 Plans by train operators to provide flexible season tickets to cater for people returning to the office part-time have been reportedly been stifled by government inactivity. Rail companies last month submitted plans to the Department for Transport to offer Carnet-style ticketing, which would allow commuters to use up their rail trips over a certain period [...]
Rishi Sunak eyes fresh tax breaks for UK businesses September 13, 2020 Rishi Sunak is mulling over multi-billion pound tax cuts for UK businesses that invest in property, plant and equipment in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. The plans involve giving companies tax breaks on capital investments, such as machinery, in an attempt to stimulate economic activity and boost the government’s “levelling up” agenda. Companies receive [...]
Tory mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey closes gap to Sadiq Khan September 13, 2020 Tory mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey is just seven points behind mayor of London Sadiq Khan in shock internal Conservative party polling. The private polling reportedly shows Khan is leading Bailey by 42 per cent to 35 per cent on first preference voting, according to the Sunday Telegraph. The internal Tory polling has Khan winning on [...]