Devolution is coming: Now the Midlands needs to make the most of it June 25, 2015 Speaking outside Number 10 on 8th May, the Prime Minister declared that his new government’s mission was “ensuring this recovery reaches all parts of our country.” At Birmingham Airport, we are clear that unlocking new growth in our region means supporting new direct aviation connectivity opportunities around the world. This is why we are focused [...]
Nato might up its nuclear weapon development in the face of Russian threats June 25, 2015 Nato is reviewing its nuclear weapons policy in response to escalating tensions with Russia over the situation in Ukraine. Read more: The UK is building a new Royal Navy ship to defend against “Russian aggression”, says defence secretary Michael Fallon At a ministerial meeting in Brussels yesterday, sources from the organisation said they were [...]
Nick Clegg has no regrets about going into coalition with the Conservatives June 25, 2015 Nick Clegg has insisted he has "no regrets" about being in government, saying he did not destroy the Liberal Democrats and that changing leader would not have helped. In his first interview since his party was virtually wiped out at the election, the Sheffield Hallam MP conceded that he left his party at a low [...]
London house prices: Parts of Havering, Enfield, Redbridge and Tower Hamlets to be given special status as housing zones June 25, 2015 Four areas of the capital have been given special status as housing zones, the Mayor of London will say today in the latest effort by City Hall to expand London’s housing supply. As part of the scheme more than 12,000 new homes, 3,500 of which will be affordable housing, will be delivered in parts of [...]
Queen warns over “divided” Europe as Gauck commits to “constructive dialogue” over EU reform June 25, 2015 The Queen has warned that “division in Europe is dangerous”, prompting suggestions that she was warning about a possible Brexit. The comments came as a speech during the UK monarch's four-day state visit to Germany, made in front of German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Prime Minister David Cameron. The Queen, who must remain [...]
Conservative MP Gerald Howarth calls for law ensuring at least two per cent of GDP goes on defence June 25, 2015 Former defence minister Sir Gerald Howarth is trying to introduce a new law that would keep the UK's defence spend at a minimum of two per cent of GDP. Read more: UK's £56bn aerospace, defence, security and space sectors come out strongly against Brexit The proposal, which the Conservative MP is setting out in [...]
French minister Emmanuel Macron warns David Cameron over EU treaty change June 24, 2015 Ahead of a trip to discuss his key priorities for renegotiation with fellow leaders, David Cameron has received yet another warning, this time from the French economy minister Emmanuel Macron, who told him he cannot create an “à la carte” European Union. "I don't understand how it's possible to say 'we, the UK, want to [...]
Labour mayoral hopeful Sadiq Khan wants to pedestrianise Oxford Street June 24, 2015 Sadiq Khan, a frontrunner for the Labour mayoral candidacy, has backed plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street as part of a campaign for cleaner air in the capital. He said he will turn the capital’s flagship shopping street and tourist attraction in to a one and a half mile tree-lined walkway, as he vowed to tackle [...]
Labour mayoral hopeful Sadiq Khan wants to pedestrianise Oxford Street. June 24, 2015 Sadiq Khan, a frontrunner for the Labour mayoral candidacy, has announced plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street as part a campaign for cleaner air in the capital. He said he would turn the capital’s flagship shopping street and tourist attraction in to a one and a half mile tree-lined walkway, as he vowed to takle London’s [...]
US accused of listening in on phone calls of French President Francois Hollande June 24, 2015 The US National Security Agency has been spying on French politicians for at least six years, according to Wikileaks documents published by the French newspaper Liberation. Read more: Germany’s Angela Merkel sends strong warning to US over spy claims Those whose phones have allegedly been tapped include current President Francois Hollande, as well as [...]