Labour to launch inquiry into ‘shadow banking’ that funds anti-environment industries June 24, 2019 Labour is launching an inquiry into “shadow banking” in a bid to crack down on investment that fuels industries contributing to climate change. Shadow chancellor John McDonnell announced the the investigation in a speech to UK Finance on Monday as he talked up Labour’s green credentials. McDonnell praised the actions of the Extinction Rebellion protestors [...]
Sky News cancels Tory leadership debate after Boris Johnson refuses to take part June 24, 2019 Sky News today said it has cancelled its scheduled debate between the two remaining Tory leadership after Boris Johnson refused to take part. Earlier this month Sky unveiled plans for a head-to-head debate between the last two contenders, which was due to take place tomorrow evening. Read more: Boris Johnson shirks Channel 4 TV debate [...]
‘A dozen’ Tory MPs could back no confidence vote for no-deal Brexit June 24, 2019 A group of Conservative MPs could put their weight behind a vote of no confidence to block a no-deal Brexit, a junior defence minister warned today. Tobias Ellwood told the BBC that “a dozen or so” Tory MPs would use the measure, which could topple the government and trigger an election, if the UK left [...]
Brexit: Irish backstop alternative could work ‘within three years’ June 24, 2019 A “practical” solution to the Brexit deadlock over the so-called Irish backstop could be in place within three years, according to a cross-party group of MPs. A resolution could enable the UK and EU to scrap the controversial backstop, which led parliament to reject Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal three times. Read more: 150,000 [...]
‘Don’t be a coward’ Hunt tells Boris in Tory leadership race June 24, 2019 Jeremy Hunt has labelled Tory leadership race rival Boris Johnson a “coward” for failing to engage in public debates on the future of Brexit. The foreign secretary, who is vying for the votes of Conservative party members against frontrunner Boris Johnson, increased the pressure on his rival as polls show Johnson’s level of support has [...]
Boris must remember his success as a pro-business London mayor June 24, 2019 As the final two leadership candidates embark on a tour of the country to sell their vision for Britain to Conservative party members, the business leaders I speak to are clear on what they need: the next Prime Minister must be able to facilitate a successful future for our economy, society and communities, while bringing [...]
Trump says he is not looking for war with Iran as further sanctions imposed June 23, 2019 US President Donald Trump said he was “not looking for war” with Iran in an NBC interview broadcast today. Trump said he will impose further sanctions on Iran from today, but also said he would be willing to find a deal to help Iran’s struggling economy. “I think they want to negotiate. And I think [...]
Trump says he could demote US Fed chair Powell but has not threatened to do so June 23, 2019 US President Donald Trump said he has the power to demote US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, but has not threatened to do so. “I didn’t ever threaten to demote him,” Trump said in an NBC interview broadcast yesterday. “I’d be able to do that if I wanted to, but I haven’t suggested that.” Trump [...]
Domestic row takes toll on Boris Johnson’s leadership campaign June 23, 2019 Boris Johnson came under fire yesterday for refusing to answer questions over why the police were called to his home following an argument with his partner in the early hours of Friday morning. The Tory leadership favourite, who took part in hustings in Birmingham alongside rival Jeremy Hunt, refused to answer questions regarding the incident, [...]
Jeremy Hunt slams ‘populist’ rival as he ramps up pressure over TV debates June 22, 2019 Tory leadership contender Jeremy Hunt has urged party members not to select his “populist” rival as the next prime minister, as he called for live TV debates ahead of voting. Hunt warned the Conservative Party risked losing power to a “dangerous” Jeremy Corbyn if it chose rival Boris Johnson as its next leader. Read more: [...]