Foreign secretary Dominic Raab pledges to take UK’s relationship with Canada ‘to next level’ after Brexit August 6, 2019 The UK’s foreign secretary has said he wants to “take our friendship with Canada to the next level” after Brexit, during his first international trip as part of the new government. Dominic Raab, who served briefly as Brexit secretary under Theresa May, used the meeting with his counterpart Chrystia Freeland to stress that the UK [...]
MPs launch legal action to prevent no-deal Brexit parliament shutdown August 6, 2019 A group of MPs has launched legal action designed to stop the Prime Minister from forcing through a no-deal Brexit by shutting down parliament. Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson, SNP MP Joanna Cherry and former Labour MP Heidi Allen are among the 75 politicians from both houses putting their name to legal papers lodged at [...]
Michael Gove rubbishes Irish PM Leo Varadkar’s claims over Brexit talks August 6, 2019 The UK government has accused the EU of refusing to budge on Brexit negotiations, despite Ireland’s leader claiming there was “always room for talks”. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told the BBC he was confident a no-deal Brexit could still be avoided, despite Prime Minister Boris Johnson stressing the UK will leave the European Union “do or [...]
Disgraced former Labour MP Fiona Onasanya struck off as a solicitor August 6, 2019 Disgraced former Labour MP Fiona Onasanya was struck off as a solicitor today after a hearing in London. Read more: Former Labour whip found guilty of perverting the course of justice The ex-Labour whip was found guilty of perverting the course of justice in December after lying to police to avoid a speeding fine. The [...]
Downing Street: EU must ‘change stance’ to avoid no-deal Brexit August 6, 2019 The government has urged the EU to “change its stance” on negotiations after the bloc reportedly accused the UK of pursuing a no-deal Brexit. Downing Street rubbished the claim after the bloc said there was no new basis for “meaningful discussions” over a deal. Read more: Why free ports could turn Brexit to our economic [...]
Free ports could turn Brexit to our economic advantage August 6, 2019 One of the most exciting shifts in policy under the new government has been its whole-hearted embrace of free ports. But many people are still puzzled by what they are. In a nutshell, free ports are areas which are within the UK, but outside its customs borders. So you can bring your goods into the [...]
Japan’s conservative attitude to cannabis is softening August 6, 2019 Cannabis has long been part of traditional medicine in Asia. In Japan, the earliest traces can be found as far back as 8,000 BC – this may be the earliest ever recorded. It is only since the mid-twentieth century that usage has become heavily restricted, due to changing western opinions and the enforcement of UN [...]
Government sticks to Halloween Brexit date as IDS slams ‘conniving’ Remainers August 5, 2019 A Halloween Brexit will take place “whatever the circumstances”, Downing Street has insisted, as rebel MPs up the rhetoric about blocking the process through a vote of no confidence. “The UK will be leaving the EU on 31 October, whatever the circumstances. There are no ifs or buts,” the Prime Minister’s official spokesman told journalists [...]
Donald Trump admits ‘more has to be done’ in wake of mass shootings August 5, 2019 Donald Trump has admitted that “perhaps more has to be done” to tackle America’s gun problem after two mass shootings took place over the weekend. The president was speaking after two separate incidents in the US claimed the lives of 29 people. Read more: Far-right website 8chan down as Cloudfare pulls support after mass shootings [...]
How the Anglosphere philosophy will fuel the new Prime Minister’s foreign policy August 5, 2019 It is often important to look at a leader’s idols for clues as to what makes them tick. British critics of Boris Johnson, rather than dismissing him as a cut-rate Winston Churchill tribute act, would do far better looking at what it is about the great man that so impresses the current Prime Minister. The [...]