Labour will vote against Theresa May’s Brexit deal, says shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry September 15, 2018 Shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry has said Labour would most likely vote against any Brexit deal Theresa May brings back from Brussels. The frontbencher told the FT she "can't see" the government reaching an agreement that would meet Labour's six key tests, one of which is that Britain would continue to enjoy the same benefits [...]
Labour will vote against Theresa May’s Brexit deal, says shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry September 15, 2018 Shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry has said Labour would most likely vote against any Brexit deal Theresa May brings back from Brussels. The frontbencher told the FT she "can't see" the government reaching an agreement that would meet Labour's six key tests, one of which is that Britain would continue to enjoy the same benefits [...]
Mark Carney says Chequers-style Brexit could ‘bounce’ UK economy by £16bn September 15, 2018 Bank of England (BoE) governor Mark Carney has said the UK economy could enjoy a £16bn "bounce" if Britain negotiates a trade deal along the lines of Theresa May's Chequers proposal. Details have emerged from a leaked cabinet meeting in which the Bank of England boss revealed he thought May's plan, which seeks a free trade area [...]
Mark Carney says Chequers-style Brexit could ‘bounce’ UK economy by £16bn September 15, 2018 Bank of England (BoE) governor Mark Carney has said the UK economy could enjoy a £16bn "bounce" if Britain negotiates a trade deal along the lines of Theresa May's Chequers proposal. Details have emerged from a leaked cabinet meeting in which the Bank of England boss revealed he thought May's plan, which seeks a free trade area [...]
Russia would consider UK request to interview Novichok suspects September 14, 2018 The Kremlin today said it will consider any request made by the UK to question two Russian men allegedly behind the nerve agent attack in Salisbury. "Without doubt if such a request is made it will be looked at by the Russian side in strict accordance with Russian law,” said Dmitry Peskov, President Vladimir Putin's spokesperson. [...]
Russia would consider UK request to interview Novichok suspects September 14, 2018 The Kremlin today said it will consider any request made by the UK to question two Russian men allegedly behind the nerve agent attack in Salisbury. "Without doubt if such a request is made it will be looked at by the Russian side in strict accordance with Russian law,” said Dmitry Peskov, President Vladimir Putin's spokesperson. [...]
Former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort to plead guilty to Mueller charges September 14, 2018 US President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager Paul Manafort has agreed to plead guilty to two criminal charges. Manafort will admit two counts in special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation, one count of conspiracy against the US and another of conspiracy to obstruct justice, Reuters reported today, citing court documents. He previously faced charges of money laundering, [...]
Former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort to plead guilty to Mueller charges September 14, 2018 US President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager Paul Manafort has agreed to plead guilty to two criminal charges. Manafort will admit two counts in special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation, one count of conspiracy against the US and another of conspiracy to obstruct justice, Reuters reported today, citing court documents. He previously faced charges of money laundering, [...]
Electoral Commission allowed Vote Leave to break EU referendum spending rules September 14, 2018 The High Court ruled today that the Electoral Commission had misinterpreted EU referendum spending rules to the extent that it allowed Vote Leave to break the law. The commission had fined Vote Leave and Brexiter Darren Grimes after the group donated £620,000 to the campaigner. Both Grimes and Vote Leave claim they were acting on [...]
Electoral Commission allowed Vote Leave to break EU referendum spending rules September 14, 2018 The High Court ruled today that the Electoral Commission had misinterpreted EU referendum spending rules to the extent that it allowed Vote Leave to break the law. The commission had fined Vote Leave and Brexiter Darren Grimes after the group donated £620,000 to the campaigner. Both Grimes and Vote Leave claim they were acting on [...]