Grant Shapps sockpuppet whistleblower Richard Symonds forced out by Wikipedia committee June 8, 2015 The man behind the claims that Grant Shapps was favourably editing his own Wikipedia page (and doing down his political rivals) has had all his privileges revoked. In the run-up to the General Election, Wikipedia blocked the account Contribsx, saying it suspected it of being used by Shapps or someone “under his clear direction”. [...]
Harriet Harman admits that even Labour voters were relieved at election loss June 8, 2015 The interim Labour leader has admitted that even people who supported Labour in the General Election were relieved that the party did not win. In an interview with The Independent, Harriet Harman said concerns about the party's leadership and economic competence hindered Labour's success. Read more: Here's how the Labour leadership race is stacking up [...]
Universal credit could make working less appealing for some, report claims June 8, 2015 The government's reforms to Britain's welfare system may in fact be making it more attractive for some in society to not work, according to a new report. Research conducted by the Resolution Foundation indicates that universal credit, the Tories' flagship benefits programme, may mean that some groups find it more attractive to reduce the number [...]
EU referendum: 40pc increase in campaign budget limit angers Eurosceptics as Barack Obama again voices support for Yes vote June 8, 2015 David Cameron has angered Eurosceptics with plans to raise the campaign spending limits for the EU referendum by 40 per cent. According to The Times, he amount the “lead” organisation in each campaign will be permitted to spend will hit £7m, up from £5m, while the total for each campaign would be £35m, up from [...]
EU referendum: Who are the cabinet ministers most likely to campaign to leave Europe? June 8, 2015 David Cameron is facing a split in his party as he attempts to renegotiate Britain's relationship with the European Union. With a slim majority in the House of Commons, and a referendum battle to face after his negotiations, he may face future rebellion in his own cabinet over the EU. Some 50 Tory MPs have [...]
David Cameron tells expenses watchdog to “think again” on MPs pay rise June 8, 2015 David Cameron has called on the MPs' expenses watchdog to "think again" on plans to increase MPs' pay by 10 per cent. The Prime Minister has insisted that Ipsa (Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority) should shelve its plans for the salary increase, saying that he does not think it is "the right approach". He said he [...]
Liz Kendall loses more ground in Labour leadership contest June 7, 2015 The race to replace Ed Miliband as Labour leader is narrowing, with the betting markets showing increased support for Yvette Cooper and waning interest in Liz Kendall. Andy Burnham remains the frontrunner according to the major odds-makers. But Ladbrokes said yesterday that Cooper’s price had contracted in recent days, from as long as 11/2 to [...]
Tory MP Steve Baker tells City workers to back Eurosceptic campaign June 7, 2015 A leading Eurosceptic MP is urging City workers to put their names to a campaign pushing for radical reforms of Britain’s relationship with Brussels. Steve Baker, the Conservative MP for Wycombe who yesterday said that he would lead a new anti-EU group called Conservatives for Britain, told City A.M. that British businesses should be sceptical [...]
G7 summit: US President Barack Obama makes clear he wants UK to stay in EU June 7, 2015 President Barack Obama said earlier today the US has “no closer partner around the world” than the UK, but made it clear he wants the Britain to remain part of the EU. He made the comment at the start of the annual G7 conference in Bavaria, during bilateral talks with Prime Minister David Cameron. [...]
Nuclear missiles could be coming to Britain following “worrying” rise in Russian military activity June 7, 2015 The UK is willing to consider adopting US intermediate-range weapons in response to “worrying signs” of increasing Russian military activity. Foreign secretary Philip Hammond told the BBC's Andrew Marr show there was “no clear sign” of an imminent attack on Ukraine but Vladimir Putin “has not ruled out a military option”. “As we [...]