Tory whip quits as Theresa May begins Brexit talks with ‘Marxist’ Corbyn April 3, 2019 A Tory has resigned the whip this morning after Theresa May committed to working with Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to deliver Brexit. Read more: Pound rises on May-Corbyn Brexit talks MP Nigel Adams has quit his position in the government’s Whips Office, accusing May of being on course to failing to deliver Brexit and failing [...]
Pound rises on May-Corbyn Brexit talks April 3, 2019 The pound rose to $1.3184 this morning after the announcement last night by Prime Minister Theresa May that she would work with Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn over Brexit. The pound, which rose sharply on the news, had fallen as low as $1.2997 in the past week. Talks between May and Corbyn could start as early [...]
The European Union is on the backfoot, but few seem to notice April 2, 2019 There is a very bad habit that many of our broadcasters have of focusing on what might befall us. It reminds me of Frankie Howerd in Up Pompeii bemoaning “woe is me, woe is me” – as if he might warn his master against leaving the Empire without a deal. It would be refreshing were there [...]
Brexiter fury as Theresa May seeks deal with Labour on EU withdrawal April 2, 2019 Theresa May has ignited a furious war with her own party as she announced a plan to work with Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to deliver a soft Brexit. Conservative MPs claimed she had “handed control to a man who is not fit to run a whelk stall" as she called for talks with Corbyn to strike [...]
Emmanuel Macron: EU will not be held hostage by Brexit crisis April 2, 2019 French president Emmanuel Macron has warned the UK the EU will not be held “hostage” over the continuing Brexit stalemate. Speaking in Paris, Macron repeated the conclusions of the last EU summit that if the UK cannot present an alternative Brexit strategy by April 12, it will leave the bloc without a deal. Standing alongside [...]
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg considers possible presidential run as Joe Biden hit by misconduct claims April 2, 2019 Michael Bloomberg is reportedly poised to launch a 2020 presidential campaign, despite previously ruling out a run for the White House. Read more: Mueller just gave Democrats the key to taking down Trump The billionaire said he was not in the running for the 2020 Democratic nominations a month ago, but could be poised to throw his [...]
Pop stars Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande placed on Singapore’s ‘offensive lyrics’ list April 2, 2019 Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande were included on a list of "offensive" lyrics circulated among Singapore's members of parliament this week. Read more: Music industry revenue grows 10 per cent The list is part of the home minister's aim to crack down on hate speech efforts to "maintain racial and religious harmony" in the conservative city-state. [...]
MPs to vote on forcing Theresa May to ask for longer Brexit delay April 2, 2019 MPs are set to create a law forcing Theresa May to ask for a delay to Brexit. Read more: UK ‘risks trashing relationship with Europe’ over Brexit A cross-group of parliamentarians, including Conservative Sir Oliver Letwin and Labour’s Yvette Cooper, will on Wednesday bring forward a bill instructing the Prime Minister to request an extension [...]
UK risks ‘trashing relationship with Europe’ over Brexit, says Siemens boss April 2, 2019 Britain is at risk of ruining its “fabulous” relationship with Europe due to the crisis over its failure to secure a Brexit deal, the Siemens chief executive has said. Jurgen Maier, the UK boss of the German manufacturing giant, urged MPs to reach an agreement, warning of the impact on business if the UK crashes [...]
Cabinet prepares to meet as Michel Barnier warns no-deal Brexit ‘more likely’ April 2, 2019 Ministers are preparing for a five-hour cabinet marathon this morning after MPs again failed to agree a way forward on Brexit. Read more: Brexit deadlock: Parliament fails to agree new strategy Meanwhile Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, warned that a no-deal Brexit “becomes day after day more likely” as the UK’s extended deadline [...]