“It has not been an easy journey”: David Cameron’s final speech in full July 13, 2016 David Cameron delivered his final speech on the steps of 10 Downing Street as he departed today. Here's the full text of his final words. Read more: Cameron pays tribute to the UK's "spirit of service" "When I first stood here in Downing Street on that evening in May 2010, I said we would confront [...]
David Cameron pays tribute to the armed forces as he leaves Downing Street for the final time July 13, 2016 In his final address as Prime Minister, David Cameron has paid tribute to the work of Britain's armed forces and volunteers as he reflected on the achievements of his government, before heading to Buckingham Palace to formally tender his resignation. Cameron will be replaced as Prime Minister by Theresa May later today. “The spirit of [...]
Here are three things to expect from Theresa May during her premiership July 13, 2016 As Theresa May swoops in on Downing Street today, pundits are climbing over each other to speculate over what will be her first order of business. Is it all too much to take in? Here's what can we expect from her and what will her priorities are likely to be. Brexit means Brexit The House [...]
One of the ministers behind the apprenticeship levy is to leave the government July 13, 2016 Nick Boles has announced that he is leaving the government two years after he was appointed as skills minister. Incoming prime minister Theresa May is expected to name her frontbench team in the coming days. But in a statement issued on his Facebook page, Boles said that while he had enjoyed his time under David [...]
Foreign secretary Philip Hammond says we must not conclude military action is always wrong in the wake of the Chilcot report July 13, 2016 The UK will not shirk from its role in the world or become a pacifist in global affairs in the wake of the Chilcot report, foreign secretary Philip Hammond has said. Speaking in the week after the Chilcot report was published, Hammond said many lessons had to be learnt, but that it would not stop the country from [...]
Brexit and anti-establishment politics: The Out vote was the first great thwack against the status quo July 13, 2016 A groundswell of disenchantment with ruling elites across Europe is threatening to destabilise the region. There were 35 separate calls for referendums from alternative parties in the EU in the 24 hours after the UK’s Leave vote was announced, according to the European Council on Foreign Relations, although not all were explicitly about exiting the [...]
Is foreign secretary Philip Hammond set to be named the UK’s new chancellor? July 13, 2016 Foreign secretary Philip Hammond is emerging as a frontrunner to become the new chancellor in Theresa May's first cabinet. May is expected to name her top team in the coming days, and Hammond has been widely named as the likely inheritor of one of the government's most senior roles. According to ITV political editor Robert Peston, Hammond [...]
Bookmakers are offering shortened odds on Owen Smith winning in a Labour leadership election just hours after the Welshman entered the race July 13, 2016 Bookies have cut the odds on Owen Smith triumphing in a Labour leadership contest just hours after the Welshman entered the race. Smith said this morning that he would join Angela Eagle in challenging Corbyn, and the former shadow work and pensions secretary is now priced at similar odds to the Labour leader. William Hill [...]
Labour contender Angela Eagle is making a pledge to keep campaign “comradely” after allegations Jeremy Corbyn tacitly endorsed bullying July 13, 2016 Labour leadership challenger has called for a friendly debate with competitors as incumbent Jeremy Corbyn was accused of tacitly endorsing bullying of Labour staff. On the day that Owen Smith announced he would be running for the Labour leadership, Eagle said she wants a "comradely" debate. At the launch of her "Keep it Comradely" pledge, the former [...]
“I was the future once”: David Cameron wraps up his final session of PMQs July 13, 2016 Prime Minister David Cameron has finished his final questions in the House of Commons, earning a standing ovation from his own party, and making an emotional appeal to MPs to interrogate their leaders. Responding to a final question from Tory backbencher Ken Clarke, Cameron pledged to be an active backbencher and said he would be [...]