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Ursula von der Leyen says EU is open to another Brexit delay July 16, 2019 Germany’s Ursula von der Leyen addressed the European Parliament today, saying she would be ready to grant a further Brexit delay beyond 31 October. Read more: Sterling sinks to two-year low as no-deal Brexit risk jumps Von der Leyen is set to become the new president of the European Commission, a role currently held by [...]
We the people need to find a way to dispel the Brexit Blues July 16, 2019 The year is 1989. Ronald Reagan on his last day at the White House makes his farewell address. His message is one of the recovery of morale and national pride during his presidency. He puts it down to three words: “we the people”. In so doing, his message is this: “Freedom of speech, freedom of [...]
Disciplinary matters: The Darroch leak lays bare the erosion of standards at the civil service July 16, 2019 The untimely resignation of Sir Kim Darroch as our man in Washington tells us more about society than it does about his qualities as the US ambassador. Regardless of his assessment of the Trump administration, the fault – the only fault – lies with the leaker, and that individual’s personal standards. Their motivation is almost [...]
DEBATE: Is legal action a legitimate response if the government tries to prorogue parliament to pursue no-deal? July 16, 2019 Is legal action a legitimate response if the government tries to prorogue parliament to pursue a no-deal Brexit? Alison McGovern, Labour MP for Wirral South and former shadow city minister, says YES. A no-deal Brexit has massive negative consequences for our constituents. That is why there is a majority in the House of Commons against [...]
Tory mayoral hopeful Shaun Bailey calls for ‘pause’ on HS2 July 15, 2019 Tory mayoral hopeful Shaun Bailey has said High Speed Two (HS2) should be “paused” and investment redirected to the north as the project’s future hangs in the balance. Bailey called HS2, the £56bn railway that will connect London to the north via Birmingham, an “overpriced scheme based on outdated technology” that was “crowding out the [...]
FTSE 100 chairs predict further Brexit extension July 15, 2019 A majority of the leaders of the UK’s biggest companies think that Brexit will be delayed past Halloween, according to a new survey of the chairs of FTSE 100 firms. Read more: Rudd: I won’t lie down in front of the bulldozers to stop a no-deal Brexit Meanwhile only 13 per cent of blue-chip bosses [...]
Donald Trump says his trade war tariffs are ‘major factor’ in China slowdown July 15, 2019 US President Donald Trump has claimed that his tariffs are damaging China’s economy after its growth slowed to a 27-year low. Read more: China growth slows to 27-year low “The United States Tariffs are having a major effect on companies wanting to leave China for non-tariffed countries,” Trump tweeted. He added: “We are receiving Billions [...]
Theresa May slams Donald Trump’s ‘go back home’ remarks as ‘completely unacceptable’ July 15, 2019 Theresa May believes it is “completely unacceptable” for Donald Trump to tell four congresswomen of colour to “go back” from where they came. The US President made the comment about a cohort of Democrats – three of whom were born in the States, while the fourth came to the country as a refugee when she [...]
One Last Dance: Theresa May celebrates England cricket win with victory boogie July 15, 2019 Prime Minister Theresa May danced away one of her final weekends in number 10, throwing her trademark shapes in celebration of England’s cricket World Cup victory. May, who has been branded the ‘Maybot’ by detractors, dropped some of her notoriously awkward dance moves last night to Abba hits including Dancing Queen and Mamma Mia. Read [...]
Jeremy Hunt says time running out to save Iran nuclear deal July 15, 2019 Foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt this morning insisted the Iran nuclear deal can still be salvaged as he arrived in Brussels for a meeting on the crisis. Read more: UK deploys second warship to gulf amid rising Iran tensions Hunt is meeting European Union foreign ministers to try to reach a solution to tensions with Iran, [...]