Boris Johnson stays mum on Arcuri conflict of interest allegations October 14, 2019 The London Assembly said last night it would not publish the latest letter sent on behalf of Boris Johnson regarding potential conflicts of interest while he was mayor of London. The prime minister was forced to send a letter to the assembly’s oversight committee last week to clarify his relationship with businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri – [...]
Rees-Mogg urges Brexiteers to trust Boris Johnson on Brexit negotiations October 13, 2019 Arch-Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg has said compromises over Brexit “are inevitable” as he seeks to get leavers to trust Boris Johnson. Rees-Mogg wrote in The Telegraph today that Brexiteers must get behind any deal the prime minister strikes with the European Union in a message aimed at members of the Eurosceptic European Research Group (ERG). Read [...]
Corbyn leans toward a general election before a second Brexit referendum October 13, 2019 Opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn has hinted Labour is more likely to back a general election before a second Brexit referendum. Opinion is mixed within the party whether Labour should agree to a general election if the government is forced to seek a Brexit extension past 31 October. Read more: PM to wave through Corbyn’s election [...]
Brexit tunnel talks: What you need to know October 12, 2019 When Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Irish counterpart Leo Varadkar said there was a “pathway” to a deal last week, people thought this might be the light at the end of a very long Brexit tunnel. Now it turns out we weren’t even in the tunnel at the time – in fact, we’re just [...]
Donald Trump reveals phase one trade agreement with China October 12, 2019 The US and China have come to an agreement on the first phase of negotiations, President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday. The “substantial” trade deal covers intellectual property, financial services and large agricultural purchases. Read more: Trump turns against Fox News after latest impeachment poll Following talks with China’s Vice Premier Liu He, Trump told [...]
Brexit talks continue as Boris Johnson eyes 31 October departure October 11, 2019 Brexit talks are set to continue today, with Brexit secretary Stephen Barclay due to meet chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier to see if they can rescue a deal. Talks between Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar sent the pound soaring yesterday as they said they could “see a pathway to a [...]
Boris Johnson has until Monday to provide latest response to London Assembly in Arcuri probe October 10, 2019 The London Assembly has given prime minister Boris Johnson a Monday deadline to explain why it can’t publish his response to corruption allegations. A Number 10 representative delivered a submission to the assembly on Tuesday in response to an alleged conflict of interest in his dealings with businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri. The London Assembly requested details [...]
Donald Trump turns against longtime ally Fox News, saying impeachment poll ‘sucks’ October 10, 2019 President Donald Trump may have to expand his definition of the “lamestream media” after falling out with his longtime favourite news station, Fox News. The broadcaster published a poll today showing a majority of US voters want the President to be impeached. Read more: Trump says Fed reserve ‘don’t have a clue’ But Trump did [...]
US diplomat’s wife will not return to UK over crash death, Trump note reveals October 10, 2019 The US diplomat’s wife involved in a car crash that killed a British teenager will not return to the UK to face justice, according to a note accidentally shown by President Donald Trump. Anne Sacoolas claimed diplomatic immunity and fled the country following a head-on collision near a military base that killed 19-year-old motorcyclist Harry [...]
Philip Hammond: Post-Brexit trade deals have ‘very limited economic value’ October 10, 2019 Philip Hammond has taken a swipe and Brexit supporters’ hopes of striking free-trade deals around the globe after leaving the EU because they have “very limited” economic value. The former chancellor said there is no “simple solution” to Brexit, and called a no-deal scenario an act of “self-harm”. Read more: Bercow discussed Brexit plans with [...]