Trying to impeach Boris would be an unmitigated catastrophe October 2, 2019 Rumours are swirling in Westminster of a plot to impeach Boris Johnson. The news broke over the weekend that, inspired perhaps by the US Democrats’ move against Donald Trump, opposition parties are considering moving to strip the Prime Minister of his position. This is foolish and dangerous. For a start, it is entirely unclear if [...]
DEBATE: Have the Conservatives re-established themselves as the party of law and order? October 2, 2019 Have the Conservatives re-established themselves as the party of law and order? Jack Powell, editor of 1828, says YES. The home secretary stands in front of the police federation, berating them about everything from decades-long scandals to not working with her constructively enough Five years later, one of her successors pledges to give her full [...]
It may look shambolic, but this is functioning democracy in action October 2, 2019 Over the last three years, it has become fashionable to argue that the whole sorry Brexit saga has made the UK a laughing stock around the world. A government in chaos, a parliament unable to decide which way is up, a country divided straight down the middle. All very messy, unkempt, and disorderly. But messy [...]
Public relations firm Kekst CNC appoints Robbie Gibb as adviser October 2, 2019 Public relations firm Kekst CNC has appointed Sir Robbie Gibb, the former communications director to Theresa May, as a senior adviser. Gibb has been tapped to advise the Kekst CNC’s board and management teams both in the US and internationally. The former Downing Street spin doctor previously worked as head of BBC Westminster, overseeing the [...]
Boris Johnson prepares to give Brussels his ‘final offer’ on a Brexit deal October 1, 2019 Boris Johnson’s team will tomorrow present its formal proposals to the EU, telling Brussels officials it will be “the final offer” before the Halloween Brexit deadline. The Prime Minister will use his major speech at the Conservative conference in Manchester tomorrow to outline what he calls a “fair and reasonable compromise” to the party faithful. [...]
Sajid Javid confirms budget will take place later this year October 1, 2019 Sajid Javid has confirmed that a budget will take place later this year. The chancellor said there would be a budget in “due course” later in the year following on from last month’s one-year spending round, in which he announced an increase in funding for the NHS, education and the police. Read more: Sajid Javid [...]
Transport secretary Grant Shapps: I do not know answer to HS2 cost question October 1, 2019 Transport secretary Grant Shapps has said he doesn’t know how much the controversial High Speed Two (HS2) project currently costs. HS2, which will link London to the north in stages, is currently subject to a review by former its former chairman Douglas Oakervee that could see the project significantly altered or even scrapped. Read more: [...]
Kwasi Kwarteng: Boris Johnson’s ‘clarity of message’ on Brexit behind Tory poll bounce October 1, 2019 Boris Johnson’s “clarity of message” has helped buoy the Tories in polls, business minister Kwasi Kwarteng has said, as he hit out at plans from opposition MPs to form an alternative government. Kwarteng, who served as under secretary of state for the Department for Exiting the EU under Theresa May, told a fringe event at [...]
It’s International Coffee Day, unless you’re Boris Johnson October 1, 2019 It’s International Coffee Day for everybody but the Prime Minister, apparently. While the rest of the UK enjoyed a free Costa coffee today, or at least treated themselves to a mug of instant, Boris Johnson found himself much in need of a caffeine hit at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester. Read more: Boris Johnson [...]
Ex-London mayor Boris Johnson blames successor Sadiq Khan for fuelling Arcuri claims October 1, 2019 Boris Johnson has blamed London mayor Sadiq Khan for fuelling allegations about his relationship with businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri. The Prime Minister is facing claims that he offered Arcuri favourable treatment while he was mayor of London, allowing her to accompany him on high-profile trade missions and receive £126,000 in public money – privileges she allegedly [...]