EU referendum: Irish PM Edna Kenny wants citizens to make pro-EU case to UK relatives April 22, 2016 Irish citizens should be making a positive case about the EU to their British relatives to help shore up support ahead of the UK's referendum, the Irish Prime Minister said. Taoiseach Edna Kenny acknowledged that the decision is for British people to make, but that the Irish should reach out to family and friends to help [...]
EU referendum: This map shows how different areas of the country will vote April 22, 2016 Sovereignty, economy, international influence, trade. These are but a few of the myriad of the factors that will influence how people will vote in the upcoming EU referendum. And while each person may vote differently, there is some very clear geographical patterning on how people will vote. Read more: Seven Brexit myths debunked by economists [...]
EU referendum: Seven Brexit myths debunked by economists at Berenberg April 22, 2016 With so many unknowns going into the EU referendum, there have been plenty of claims and counter-claims being made about the impact leaving the union could have on the UK. But economists at Berenberg claim the debate has been "shrouded in myths, rather than driven by facts or reasonable arguments". Now the team is embarking on a [...]
London mayoral election 2016: Labour’s Sadiq Khan is running away with it as he leads Zac Goldsmith by 20 points April 22, 2016 Labour's Sadiq Khan has extended his lead over Zac Goldsmith with just two weeks to go until the London mayoral election. A new poll, which reflects how Londoners will actually vote, shows Khan stretched his lead over Goldsmith to 20 points. Khan has increased his lead over Goldsmith, his closest rival, after distributing second preferences, according [...]
This is how people have reacted to President Barack Obama’s EU intervention April 22, 2016 It's safe to say that President Barack Obama has ruffled a few feathers with his EU intervention. Before he even landed in the UK, those on the Leave side of the debate had done all they could to dismiss his views. Read more: Obama makes passionate plea to Britain to Remain in EU Mayor of London [...]
EU referendum: President Barack Obama makes plea to Britain to Remain in EU as it enhances UK’s influence and helps economic growth “in line with values” April 22, 2016 The European Union magnifies British influence and global leadership, President Barack Obama has said in a passionate appeal to the British people ahead of the all-important EU referendum. Concerned about the prospect of Brexit, the president said that when it comes to creating jobs, trade and economic growth in line "with our values, the UK [...]
MPs urge government to fix skills gap as too much is being spent on temps and consultants April 22, 2016 A group of MPs has today raised concerns over government's apparent lack of urgency to plug the skills gap among its own ranks. A report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has found that government's spending on consultants and temporary staff, who can cost twice as much as permanent workers, has slowly crept up since the Cabinet [...]
Business vote to leave the EU stronger than thought, YouGov poll finds April 21, 2016 The business vote for the UK to remain in the European Union is far more divided that many had previously thought, according to research from pollsters YouGov. It showed that 40 per cent of executives surveyed think the UK would be better off out of the trading bloc, with 49 per cent in favour of staying in and 11 [...]
EU referendum: Jo Johnson, brother of Boris Johnson, urges businesses to join fight against “fanciful Brexit bluster” April 21, 2016 Jo Johnson, the brother of Boris Johnson, will today warn that a Brexit vote could threaten the UK's position as a "global innovation hub". Jo Johnson, who like his brother is a Conservative MP, will tonight urge businesses to fight against a "fanciful Brexit bluster". Speaking to an audience of businesses and academics, the universities and science minister will say: “If we [...]
EU referendum: Barack Obama to make his long awaited intervention on the UK’s referendum on European Union membership April 21, 2016 As the Queen celebrates her 90th birthday President Barack Obama is set to touch down in the UK today for what is widely expected to be his last visit as the US' head of state. While in the UK he will be joining Queen Elizabeth for lunch, but also making a long awaited intervention in the UK's EU [...]