London mayor election: David Lammy says the capital doesn’t need a “party stooge” May 31, 2015 David Lammy has said that London needs a mayor who is "independent-minded" and "not a party stooge", as he set out his bid to replace Boris Johnson in City Hall. He said he wanted to be London's next Labour mayor, who will focus on housing and tackling the "big equalities" in the city. Read more: [...]
Ukip’s only MP says Nigel Farage was wrong with plan to ban HIV-positive immigrants May 31, 2015 Douglas Carswell, Ukip's only MP, has criticised Nigel Farage's comments on immigrants with HIV during the General Election campaign. During the first leaders' television debate, Farage shocked many by saying that the UK should prevent immigrants with life-threatening illnesses like HIV from entering the country. Carswell avoided backing Farage's comments at the time, saying only [...]
Nick Clegg and seven other British officials named on Russian black list May 31, 2015 Eight British officials have been named on a Russian list of European politicians and military leaders who have been banned from the country. The list was compiled by the Russian foreign ministry and handed to an EU delegation in Moscow this week. A document, leaked in Germany, lists of 89 Europeans who are banned from the country, [...]
Ukip peer Lord Pearson asks if government will back a draw Mohammed competition May 29, 2015 Ukip's Lord Pearson of Rannoch has asked the government to back a draw Mohammed competition. The lord, who led the party between 2009 and 2010, submitted the question to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport on Thursday. It asked if the government would "plan to support a contest in the United Kingdom between artists [...]
G7 agrees Chinese currency should be in IMF currency reference basket May 29, 2015 The G7 has agreed that the Chinese yuan should be part of an international basket of reference currencies. German Finance Minister, Wolfgang Schäuble, announced the decision after a meeting of G7 finance ministers and central bank governors. However, he told a press conference that there was no need to rush the process. He said: There [...]
Cameron holds talks with Merkel in last stop on European tour May 29, 2015 David Cameron has held talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in an attempt to persuade her to back him over EU reforms. The Prime Minister talked to Chancellor Merkel in Berlin, his last destination as he blitzes European countries to gain support before the UK's EU referendum. He has urged his fellow EU leaders to [...]
EasyJet flight EZY2083 returns to Luton Airport after several people report feeling unwell May 29, 2015 An EasyJet flight from Luton to Tel Aviv has been forced to turn back after multiple cabin crew members reported feeling unwell. Flight EZY2083 was flying over Liege in Belgium as the crew reported their state, prompting the plane to abandon its destination. The flight, which was on an airbus A320 aircraft, has now been [...]
Labour leadership race: Andy Burnham woos business with calls to “celebrate spirit of enterprise” May 29, 2015 Andy Burnham will today admit that Labour got it wrong on business and the economy, and that the party cannot win the next election if voters believe it gives the workshy an "easy ride". In a speech to business leaders, the frontrunner in the race to succeed Ed Miliband as leader will say he is [...]
Business investment reaches highest level in 10 years May 29, 2015 Business investment stood at its highest level since 2005 in the first quarter of 2015, as it increased by an estimated £800m on the previous quarter. This was a 1.7 per cent increase over the last quarter, taking total business investment to £45.7bn, according to figures released by the Office of National Statistics. The figures [...]
David Cameron blitzes Europe as efforts are intensified to renegotiate European relationship May 28, 2015 David Cameron is travelling across European countries in an attempt to intensify his lobbying of EU leaders over his plans to renegotiate the terms of Britain's EU membership. Read more: EU referendum details emerge as David Cameron begins tour to win reform support The Prime Minister has embarked on a two-day tour of four European [...]
