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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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says coup is “act of treason”

July 16, 2016

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reasserted authority by stating a coup attempt on the country was an act of treason. Bomb attacks, air strikes and gunfire were seen in Ankara and Istanbul last night, leaving more than 60 people dead and many more wounded and injured. Tanks initially took positions on bridges in Instabul, with low-flying military [...]
Angela Eagle takes dig at Theresa May’s cabinet appointments as she tries to calm down Labour party violence

July 15, 2016

Attempting to engage the left of the Labour party, leadership contender Angela Eagle has given a speech in which she has tried to sooth tension within the party. In a speech with little policy substance, Eagle said that Labour has its work cut out for it as it is, let alone with infighting. Speaking at [...]
US Presidential Election 2016: Donald Trump taps Indiana governor Mike Pence as running mate

July 15, 2016

Donald Trump has picked his running mate in the 2016 presidential election. The billionaire property magnate said on Twitter: "I am pleased to announced that I have chosen Governor Mike Pence as my Vice Presidential running mate. News conference tomorrow at 11:00 A.M." Read more: Silicon Valley really, really doesn't want Donald Trump to take the [...]
March on Parliament to take place against austerity, racism and the Conservative government

July 15, 2016

A protest against austerity, racism and the conservative government is taking place in London. Organised by The People's Assembly and Stand Up to Racism, the march started at the BBC's headquarters at Portland Place and will make its way down to Parliament Square. People's Assembly National Secretary Sam Fairbairn said: "It's absolutely right that the first thing Theresa May [...]
US Presidential Election 2016: Silicon Valley really, really doesn’t want Donald Trump to take the White House

July 15, 2016

Silicon Valley tech executives have set aside competing for the world's next big invention and united in one common cause: to stop Donald Trump becoming president. Nearly 150 executives, including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, Twitter co-founder Evan Williams and eBay founder Pierre Omidyar signed the letter to Trump laying out why they don't support him. His presidency, [...]
Theresa May says Scotland should be “fully engaged” in Brexit talks following meeting with Nicola Sturgeon

July 15, 2016

Prime Minister Theresa May has said Scotland should be "fully engaged" in Brexit talks and that she won't trigger Article 50 until a UK-wide approach is agreed. After meeting at with Nicola Sturgeon at the first minister's official residence, May left stating the talks had been positive, as she reassured Scotland its interests would be taken [...]
Pokemon Go: What can mobile gaming learn from Pokemania?

July 15, 2016

From a mass of people cradling their phone in the streets, to office chatter being centred around one trend and everyone's Facebook feeds filled the brim of it, no-one can get enough of Pokemon Go. That's why near half a million people in the UK alone have downloaded it, sending it to the too of the app store [...]
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan announces London safety review after Nice attacks

July 15, 2016

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced a review of London's security measures in the wake of the tragic Nice attacks. Khan said that he will be "reviewing our own safety measures" as he stated the capital will "stand united" with France. "I and the Metropolitan Police Commissioner will do everything possible to keep Londoners [...]
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan backs Gatwick expansion over Heathrow during trip to airport

July 15, 2016

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has put a spanner in the works of those hoping for a third runway at Heathrow. While there is a need for increased flight capacity in the south east, the clear choice is Gatwick, Khan said. Speaking during a visit to the airport alongside its chief executive Stewart Wingate, Khan [...]
MPs have accused Volkswagen of acting unfairly by not compensating UK car owners

July 15, 2016

Volkswagen has acted in a "deeply unfair" way in its decision not to compensate UK car owners affected by the emissions scandal, a group of MPs have said. MPs on the Transport Select Committee said that it was unfair VW car owners in the US will be compensated, but would not in the UK. In [...]

World Triathlon targets T100 Olympic event as soon as Brisbane 2032

World Triathlon targets T100 Olympic event as soon as Brisbane 2032

The history of Christmas dinner, from steamed sheep’s head to traditional turkey

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