‘Annoying’: Nancy Pelosi slams Liz Truss for saying ‘world was safer’ under Trump August 14, 2024 Nancy Pelosi has criticised Liz Truss for claiming the “world was safer” under Donald Trump’s presidency, saying the former Prime Minister’s words were “annoying”. Pelosi, the former Speaker of the US House of Representatives, also said Truss, who spent just 50 days in No10, “doesn’t know what she’s talking about, once again”. The former South [...]
US election 2024: Kamala Harris picks Tim Walz as Democrat running mate August 6, 2024 Kamala Harris is expected to select Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her vice-presidential pick ahead of the November election.
Rachel Reeves to ‘bang drum for Britain’ on North America investment drive August 5, 2024 Rachel Reeves is set to “bang the drum for Britain abroad” as she jets to the United States and Canada in a bid to attract inward investment and confirm the UK is open for business.
Donald Trump ‘doing great’ after assassination attempt, son Eric says August 3, 2024 Donald Trump is the best president the US has ever had and is “doing great” after the assassination attempt last month, his son Eric has said.
The Notebook: Britons still view US-UK relationship as ‘special’ – despite Trump July 29, 2024 Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, Lee Cain, former Downing Street communications director and founder of strategic advisory firm Charlesbye, takes the notebook pen to talk UK-US relations, the toxic Tory brand and a thank you to Gareth Southgate The ‘special relationship’ Newly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer was keen to [...]
Biden’s ability to win back Democrats tested at perilous moment for campaign July 20, 2024 Joe Biden’s efforts to revive his re-election bid and win over sceptical Democrats have done little to soften the push for him to exit the 2024 race.
The Notebook: Say what you want about Trump, he did show presence of mind July 16, 2024 After last weekend's shooting, the US presidential election is now Trump's to lose, writes Michael Martins.
Labour has secured a resounding win – now the real challenges start July 10, 2024 As the now-Prime Minister and his advisors will be painfully aware, if he wants to secure a successful first term, the time to act is now.
MPs sworn into Parliament as Lindsay Hoyle re-elected as Commons Speaker July 9, 2024 Newly-elected MPs have begun being sworn into Parliament for the first time as Sir Lindsay Hoyle is re-elected as the Speaker of the House of Commons.
FTSE 100 today: London markets to open higher on rate cut wagers July 3, 2024 Asian stocks surged on rate cut expectations, with the yen near 38-year lows. Focus on Fed minutes, ISM services PMI, and UK elections.