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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Greek General Election: Syriza ahead in latest poll by fine margin

September 8, 2015

The latest poll for the upcoming Greek General Election has put Syriza ahead by a fine margin of 0.5 per cent. The poll, published in bankingnews.gr, showed Syriza on track to garner 27 per cent of the vote, with New Democracy, the party previously replaced by Syriza’s governing coalition, close behind on 26.5 per cent. [...]
Mayoral race 2016: Homes for Londoners is the key to solving the housing crisis, claims Tessa Jowell

September 7, 2015

London’s housing crisis isn't just a problem for the hundreds of thousands in temporary accommodation or stuck on housing waiting lists, or the young people unable to afford a deposit or exploited by rogue landlords. It’s a problem for our whole city. For London to continue to thrive we have remain an attractive proposition for [...]
Labour leadership race: Want to be like Jeremy Corbyn? Now you can, with this blazer

September 7, 2015

We all know Jeremy Corbyn, the nation’s new political celebrity, is more than a man with bold ideas: with his characteristic beard and crumpled suits, his distinct style transcends generations. Now you can look just like him – with the "Jeremy Corbyn 70s Beige Burton Blazer" on Ebay. Simply combine with a white shirt and dark [...]
German industrial production rises 0.7 per cent in July, underperforming expectations

September 7, 2015

Germany’s industrial production rose 0.7 per cent month-on-month in July, a slower rate than expected, according to data from Deutsche Bundesbank. Economists had expected a rise of 1.1 per cent, according to economists surveyed by Bloomberg. Read more: Non-EU markets boost German export surplus as euro weakens However, in an optimistic signal, industrial production was [...]
North Sea oil industry has lost 5,500 jobs since late 2014, says regulator

September 7, 2015

The North Sea oil and gas industry has cut 5,500 jobs since late last year, according to the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA), the UK's oil and gas regulator. In a report published this morning, the OGA said plummeting oil prices had created an even more challenging economic environment for the North Sea's oil and [...]
EU migrant crisis: Labour leadership contender Yvette Cooper urges government to accept 50,000 refugees

September 7, 2015

As David Cameron prepares to outline details of how many refugees the UK will take in parliament later today, labour leadership candidate Yvette Cooper has indicated that 50,000 or more refugees should be accepted into the country. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Cooper commended Cameron’s anticipated statement today accepting more refugees: “That would [...]
Labour leadership race odds: Yvette Cooper keeps on gaining ground as bookies continue to shorten odds

September 7, 2015

With just one week to go until the Labour leadership election result is announced, bookmakers continue to shorten odds on Yvette Cooper winning. In the latest move by bookmakers, Cooper has been cut to 4/1 with Bet365, the same odds offered by Betfair, William Hill and Paddy Power. Read more: Can geography help us find [...]
EU Migrant crisis: Prime Minister David Cameron to outline UK plan for refugees

September 7, 2015

As MPs return from the summer recess, the Prime Minister is set to outline details of government plans to accept more refugees into the UK, the BBC has reported. Cameron is expected to say how many people will be accepted in more detail and who exactly will be accepted, as well as outlining plans of [...]
EU migrant crisis: Labour leadership candidates Andy Burnham and Jeremy Corbyn say they will share their homes with Syrian refugees

September 5, 2015

Following the example of the Finnish Prime Minister, Labour leadership hopefuls Andy Burnham and Jeremy Corbyn have said they will share their homes with Syrian refugees. Read more: Londoners organise a march on Downing Street to urge government to welcome refugees Speaking to Channel 4 News, both candidates said they would emulate efforts made by [...]
EU migrant crisis: Over 40 councils ready to offer sanctuary to Syrian refugees, says Yvette Cooper

September 5, 2015

Over 40 local councils around the UK have said they are ready to offer sanctuary to Syrian refugees who have fled in fear of their lives, Labour leadership candidate Yvette Cooper has said. Cooper, who earlier this week called on the UK to take 10,000 refugees, said councils replied within 24 hours for each to [...]

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