A free market think tank has called for corporation tax to be scrapped as part of reforms to “reboot” Britain July 20, 2016 A controversial free-market think tank says that Britain must slash corporation tax to zero, scrap farmers' subsidies and encourage immigration if the UK is to make a success of leaving the European Union. A new report from the Adam Smith Institute argued that the Brexit vote is a chance to “reboot” Britain, and tackle long-standing [...]
Nick Clegg makes return to frontline politics as Lib Dems’ head of Brexit July 20, 2016 Former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg will make a comeback to frontline politics as the Liberal Democrats' chief Brexit spokesperson. The MP for Sheffield Hallam stepped down as leader of the party following the Lib Dems' near-wipeout at last year's general election. But with so much government policy to scrutinise, his replacement Tim Farron has called on [...]
Angela Eagle pulls out of Labour leadership race July 19, 2016 Angela Eagle has pulled out of the Labour leadership challenge, paving the way for Owen Smith to take on Jeremy Corbyn in a head-to-head fight. The former shadow business secretary, who was the first to announce she would challenge Corbyn, was in second place at the end of the first day of nominations from Labour MPs by a [...]
Boris Johnson facing bruising questions as John Kerry seeks to reaffirm the special relationship July 19, 2016 Boris Johnson has had a bruising encounter in one of his first major outings as foreign secretary, facing repeated questions on his remarks about senior US officials as he stood alongside US secretary of state John Kerry. Johnson and Kerry met in London today to discuss the special relationship between the US and the UK, [...]
Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny raises prospect of United Ireland after Brexit vote July 19, 2016 While the debate about Scotland's future in the European Union rages on, the prospect of Northern Ireland seeking to join the Republic has been voiced by the Irish Taoiseach. Enda Kenny has said that a referendum on Ireland's relationship could be held in the future after the UK's vote to leave the EU last month. Northern [...]
In her first cabinet meeting, Theresa May has revealed plans to create three new cabinet committees to work on the pillars of her premiership July 19, 2016 Prime minister Theresa May is to chair three new cabinet committees in a bid to drive forward the central agenda of her premiership. In her first speech after succeeding David Cameron, May said that she would dedicate herself to fighting “burning injustices” while in office. And chairing her first cabinet meeting today, she told ministers [...]
Donald Trump odds shorten after vote against him fails at Cleveland convention, despite embarrassing speech by wife Melania July 19, 2016 In spite of a quite embarrassing speech given by Melania Trump yesterday, her husband Donald is looking marginally more likely to take the White House, according to one bookmaker. Betway has cut the odds on Trump from 9/4 to 2/1, pushing Clinton out from 1/3 to 2/5. She remains the clear favourite to win the presidency and take the [...]
IMF revises growth forecasts downwards and says global outlook has worsened after Brexit vote July 19, 2016 The UK's vote for Brexit has added "significant uncertainty to an already fragile global recovery", the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in its World Economic Outlook (WEO) today – as it warned that Britain could potentially go into recession if negotiations with the EU do not proceed smoothly. The IMF said the result of the EU [...]
Article 50 won’t be invoked this year July 19, 2016 The official signal of Britain leaving the EU will not be given this year, the government has said. Article 50 will not be triggered in 2016, lawyers acting on behalf of the government told the high court this morning at the start of a legal battle over the matter. Read more: Why lawyers are in [...]
Scottish politicians to visit Brussels in effort to explore options for Scottish links to EU July 19, 2016 Scottish politicians are to begin conversations in Brussels to explore options for how the nation can maintain its place in the EU after the Brexit vote. A cross-party group of MSPs will today meet diplomats from the European Free Trade Association, as well as Ireland and other nations, in Brussels. The trip has been descried by Joan McAlpine, convener [...]