By: James Nickerson

I am a reporter at City A.M. looking at the stories, people and data behind political events from the UK, Europe and further afield. I also write about infrastructure and transport, as well as broader issues around global business.

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EU referendum: Former executive chairman of Marks & Spencer and Conservative peer Lord Rose to lead pro-EU campaign

October 10, 2015

Former chief executive of Marks & Spencer Lord Stuart Rose is to lead a campaign for the United Kingdom to stay in the European Union. The Conservative peer and businessman has been announced as chairman of an "In" campaign group, warning that leaving the union would be a "leap into the unknown". Read more: Vote Leave [...]
Turkish capital Ankara hit by explosion

October 10, 2015

Turkish capital Ankara has been victim of an explosion, with multiple casualties, say reports. At least one explosion, near the train station, reportedly shook a road junction in central Ankara, causing many casualties, Turkish news outlet Dogan said. The aftermath of the explosion has caused grief in the Turkish capital: https://twitter.com/Hereyeramen49/status/652754936795631616 It is reported that 86 people have [...]
Volkswagen emissions scandal: Everything you need to know about what’s happened so far, how to find out if your car will be recalled and which models have been affected

October 9, 2015

It's been a tumultuous few weeks for Volkswagen. The emissions cheating scandal which broke in September has wiped billions off the car manufacturer's share price – but the hangover could last much longer. After it first emerged in the US in mid-September that VW had cheated on emissions tests, national governments across continents have launched investigations into the company and [...]
EU referendum: The time for markets to start preparing is now, says UBS

October 9, 2015

The UK referendum on whether the UK should remain in or leave the European Union is likely to take place next year – and markets should prepare now, according to UBS. In a global research report, the Swiss company said the "most likely date [for the EU referendum] is around October 2016, but conceivably it could come [...]
Nobel Peace Prize 2015 winner: Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet takes award for paving way for post-Arab Spring “peaceful dialogue”

October 9, 2015

The National Dialogue Quartet has been awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize, for paving the way for a peaceful dialogue between citizens in Tunisia following the Arab Spring in 2010-11. The group, comprised of four organisations in Tunisia, pipped other contenders to the post, including Pope Francis and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Eritrean Catholic priest Mussie Zerai, who has [...]
Here’s what London looked like from the sky 130 years ago

October 9, 2015

In an age of metal, glass and skyscrapers, London's skyline is now one of the most recognisable and iconic in the world. But over 130 years ago, it looked rather different. Images have emerged of London from over 130 years ago, taken between 1882 and 1892 by Cecil Victor Shadbolt, who flew over the city [...]
London Bridge is UK commuters’ least favourite train station

October 8, 2015

If there's one thing Londoners like to complain about, it's its transport system – but now new research has revealed exactly how London's train stations compare to each other and to the rest of the country. A survey of nearly 11,000 commuters by TransportFocus found that between April – June 2015 customer satisfaction levels for London Bridge to be [...]
Party conferences: Conservative brand wins the conference battle against Liberal Democrats and Labour

October 8, 2015

As we get to the end of the party conference season it’s been fascinating to see how the political landscape has been reinforced by the way that the main parties have presented themselves, and their brands at the events. But the parties have not all been as successful as each other. Here's how they got [...]
Labour pile pressure on Conservatives to halt donations from Lycamobile

October 8, 2015

Labour has formally written to the Conservatives to raise concerns over donations made to the Tories by Lycamobile after it was alleged the company had been involved in suspicious financial activities. Jonathan Ashworth, a Labour MP for Leicester South, wrote to Lord Feldman, the Conservative chairman, to request clarification on whether "checks have been carried in relation to [...]
Even Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership victory hasn’t improved Labour’s fortunes in Scotland, according to new poll

October 8, 2015

Jeremy Corbyn’s electoral success had led to optimism that Labour can regain some ground in Scotland that was lost in the 2015 General Election. A new poll, however, has suggested that the election of the new leaders of UK and Scottish Labour has had no immediate impact “on the standing of the party in Scotland, where it [...]

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