Theresa May loses support for her Brexit deal after offering vote on second referendum May 21, 2019 Theresa May’s latest gamble to win support for her beleaguered Brexit deal has spectacularly backfired in a humiliating blow for the Prime Minister. May revealed Brexit legislation set to be put before MPs would contain a vote on whether to hold a second referendum in a bid to win over Labour support for her deal. But [...]
Nigel Farage attacks Electoral Commission as ‘full of Remainers’ after review of his party’s funding May 21, 2019 Nigel Farage has launched a blistering attack on the elections watchdog after it began a review into his new party’s finances. Farage, leader of the Brexit Party, claimed the Electoral Commission is “absolutely full of Remainers” and is part of an “establishment” attack on his new outfit. On Monday, former Prime Minster Gordon Brown called for an [...]
Nokia could benefit from Huawei saga, says chief executive May 21, 2019 Nokia could benefit from the US crackdown on Huawei as global telecoms firms race to roll out 5G, the company’s chief executive has said. “Perhaps there is long term opportunity but more than that, it’s hard to say at this point,” Rajeev Suri told investors, according to Reuters. Read more: Huawei accuses US of bullying [...]
Theresa May: MPs will get a vote on whether to hold a second Brexit referendum May 21, 2019 Theresa May has promised MPs a vote on whether to hold another referendum if they back her Withdrawal Agreement Bill in two weeks' time. The Prime Minister has said MPs who are looking for a second referendum on a Brexit deal first need a deal to put to the public and the necessary legislation – [...]
Huawei accuses US of bullying as it fights back against Google ban May 21, 2019 Embattled Chinese tech firm Huawei has accused the US of “bullying” and said it is working with Google to fight back against potentially crippling trade restrictions. US President Donald Trump last week signed an executive order adding Huawei to a trade blacklist and effectively banning American firms from doing business with the company. Read more: [...]
Theresa May to set out ‘new’ Brexit deal in speech this afternoon May 21, 2019 Theresa May will unveil a “new” Brexit deal on Tuesday afternoon in a public plea for MPs to support her plan for leaving the EU. The Prime Minister will use a speech at 4pm to set out what will be in the Withdrawal Agreement Bill (WAB), set to be voted on by MPs in two weeks time. [...]
US-China trade tensions a major threat to global growth, says OECD May 21, 2019 Global economic growth is under threat from the escalating US-China trade conflict, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has warned. Read more: Global markets in tailspin after Trump threatens huge China tariff rise The OECD’s closely-watched Economic Outlook said if current tariffs between the two countries are maintained, they will shave between 0.2 [...]
Britain’s small businesses deserve a simpler, fairer tax system May 21, 2019 “When you look after small business,” Sajid Javid said last week, “you look after Britain”. But too often, he admitted, the government has focused its attention elsewhere – big government finding it easier to talk to big business than small. Britain has an enviable record of company creation. Indeed, alongside our stellar job creation rates, [...]
Man charged with assault after Brexit party chief Nigel Farage hit with milkshake May 21, 2019 A man has been charged with common assault after Brexit party leader Nigel Farage was left covered in milkshake in Newcastle city centre yesterday. Read more: Farage's Brexit party unveils European election candidates Staff quickly hurried Farage away from the scene after he was hit with the milkshake while out and about attempting to garner [...]
Sterling falls below $1.27 for first time since early January as Brexit fears intensify May 21, 2019 Sterling has fallen below $1.27 for the first time since the beginning of the year as Brexit fears intensify. It comes as Prime Minister Theresa May prepares to unveil her “new and improved” Brexit plan to her Cabinet this afternoon in a bid to pass a deal through parliament at the fourth time of asking. [...]