Boris Johnson’s sherpa intensifies Brussels talks in hope of Brexit breakthrough August 30, 2019 Boris Johnson’s chief negotiator David Frost is to meet twice a week with his European counterparts throughout September, as the two sides step up efforts to reach a new Brexit deal. Frost, the Prime Minister’s sherpa, has been travelling to Brussels regularly since he was appointed to the role last month. But those meetings will [...]
Trade is being weaponised – and it’s driving the G7 apart when we need the alliance most August 30, 2019 In the recent past, the G7 has largely been a talking shop for the leaders of the world’s biggest economies, who gather for a couple of days before sending out a communique generally agreeing that the western consensus should be maintained, and that globalisation is a good thing. Last year, all that changed. Who can [...]
Time to ditch the mindless tribalism of outdated politics August 30, 2019 Our politics is broken. In fact, for decades, the system has been anchored on the same unchanging institutions and cultures. Parliament. Whitehall. Political parties. Much of what passes for modern politics would be instantly recognisable to William Gladstone or Benjamin Disraeli. All around us, things are changing. The disruptive forces of technology are tearing through [...]
‘Boris bounce’ continues as Tories continue climb up polls August 29, 2019 The Conservatives are still benefiting from a so-called ‘Boris bounce’, putting more space between themselves and their opposition in the polls. The latest YouGov voting intention survey shows Tories extending their lead on Labour to 12 percentage points, with 34 per cent of people saying they would vote blue, up two points on last week. [...]
Sadiq Khan vows to take on Uber ‘big boys’ in licence decision August 29, 2019 Sadiq Khan has vowed to take on the “big boys” at Uber when it comes to renewing its licence, which expires next month. The London mayor, who revoked Uber’s licence in 2017, said everyone must play by the rules if they want to operate in the capital. Read more: Uber poaches new UK boss from [...]
Brexit latest: Govt whip resigns as Ruth Davidson confirms she’s out August 29, 2019 Government whip Lord Young has resigned following the Prime Minister’s decision to prorogue parliament in the run-up to Brexit. The move came as Ruth Davidson confirmed her decision to quit as leader of the Scottish Conservatives. Read more: Boris’ Brexit blindside – what happens next? Young this morning wrote to the Leader of the House [...]
Remainers fast-track secret plans to stop PM’s Halloween Brexit August 29, 2019 Remainers have been working overnight to put together a new set of plans with which to prevent the Prime Minister’s promise of Brexit by Halloween. Boris Johnson secured an early victory in the battle between the two sides yesterday when he successfully requested that the Queen prorogue parliament for five weeks, reducing the amount of [...]
Brexit: Prorogue fallout continues: PM ‘gagging’ parliament, says ex-minister August 29, 2019 Former deputy Prime Minister David Lidington has slammed Boris Johnson for proroguing parliament yesterday, arguing MPs are “being gagged”. The long-time Cabinet member, who served under both David Cameron and Theresa May, told the BBC this morning that he did not believe the explanation put forward by Downing Street yesterday that the five-week suspension was [...]
Boris Johnson’s parliament prorogation generates huge backlash August 29, 2019 A petition against proroguing parliament has gathered more than 1m signatures as Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces an angry revolt over his move. Thousands of protesters gathered outside parliament and Downing Street yesterday evening to voice their anger against the prorogation. Read more: Boris’ Brexit blindside: What the hell just happened? Demonstrators called the decision [...]
This epic proroguing gamble shows that Boris is not about to let dithering be his downfall August 29, 2019 Countless criticisms were levelled at Theresa May during her final months in power. She was accused of being stubborn, blinkered, deaf to the mood of the public, and innumerate when it came to considering the parliamentary maths. These are legitimate rebukes, but they were not her biggest failing. The fatal flaw in the tragedy that [...]