Calls for Cressida Dick to resign after inquest finds Met Police failings “probably” led to more victims of the serial killer Stephen Port December 10, 2021 An inquest jury found this afternoon that mistakes by the Metropolitan Police "probably" contributed to the deaths of the victims of serial killer Stephen Port, leading to calls for Cressida Dick's resignatio
Conservative’s poll lead falters amid Christmas party scandal December 10, 2021 The Conservative party’s poll lead has reportedly faltered today, amid allegations of prime minister Boris Johnson and his party the Covid-19 lockdown rules they imposed. A YouGov poll showed the ruling party to sink by three per cent to 33 per cent of the vote since December 2, while opposition party Labour gained four per [...]
High Court rules Julian Assange can be extradited to US December 10, 2021 The High Court has ruled Julian Assange can be extradited to the US, after it won the latest round of the protracted legal battle.
Fishing row or fishing war? French timeline for remaining licences ends today December 10, 2021 The UK has reportedly denied France its remaining 104 fishing licences, as it demands French fisherman prove they have previously used local waters. France had outlined a deadline for today, in hopes of securing the permits – before it will resort to blocking ports and curbing British trade. The government has asked French fisherman to [...]
One of our own: Rachel Reeves’ journey from the City to the top of Labour politics December 10, 2021 Rachel Reeves looks comfortable in the palatial settings of 1 Lombard Street as she settles down to a gin and tonic, garnished with a slice of grapefruit. The shadow chancellor is is a formidable force in the House of Commons – a Labour staffer described her as “un-chill, but in a very good way” – [...]
Biden rules out military action in Ukraine despite deepening Russia tensions December 10, 2021 US president Joe Biden ruled out using American troops to defend Ukraine earlier this week, despite the looming threat of a Russian invasion.
Three government parties to be investigated by top civil servant as fresh details emerge December 9, 2021 Three government parties that took place last year when London was under lockdown restrictions will be investigated by a top civil servant.
Macron calls for stronger EU defence ties and border controls December 9, 2021 French President Macron has called for Europe to strengthen defence cooperation and border control as France prepares for EU presidency.
Labour’s Rachel Reeves would support cut to UK basic rate of Income Tax December 9, 2021 Rachel Reeves has said she would support a 2p cut to the basic rate of UK Income Tax amid reports that Rishi Sunak is considering the measure. The shadow chancellor told City A.M. in a wide-ranging interview that she “would like to see the chancellor do it”, but described reports of Sunak’s potential tax cuts [...]
UK must create hostile environment for kleptocrats to reduce influence of dirty money, argues Chatham House December 9, 2021 The UK must needs to reform its approach to dirty money and push for transparency to fix its reputation as hotbed for kleptocrats.