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 [...]
Here are five things you need to know about Labour leadership contender Owen Smith July 13, 2016 Former work and pensions secretary Owen Smith has announced his plan to take on Labour leader alongside Jeremy Corbyn. Smith has long expressed concerns about the rifts in the party, and has this week moved to formally take on Corbyn. But who is he? Not such a new face Smith joined parliament in 2010, inheriting the very [...]
David Cameron stands down – here are his best moments at PMQs July 13, 2016 Prime Minister David Cameron will today head to his last session of Prime Minister's Questions, standing at the dispatch box once more before handing over to Theresa May. Since his first appearance on 7 December 2005, Cameron has faced off with Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, Ed Miliband and Jeremy Corbyn. Here are some of the most [...]
Owen Smith declares bid for Labour leadership July 13, 2016 Pontypridd MP Owen Smith is set to announce his intention to battle incumbent Jeremy Corbyn and rival challenger Angela Eagle for the Labour leadership. The former shadow cabinet member, who stepped down amid a slew of resignations last month, is a second challenger, raising speculation that his entry could benefit Corbyn. Smith told BBC Radio [...]
Let’s not be misled by the Celtic Tiger’s roar July 13, 2016 Behold the Celtic Tiger! Ireland’s economy grew by a whopping 26.3 per cent last year according to the country’s official stats office, which put out revised numbers yesterday – that’s over 11 times as much as the UK, and more than three times faster than India’s widely-celebrated economic expansion. Incredible, eh? There’s a reason why [...]