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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Francois Hollande says UK must face consequences as he urges speedy Brexit

July 1, 2016

French President Francois Hollande has said the UK must now face the consequences of Brexit. Speaking on the sidelines of the Battle of the Somme centenary ceremonies in northern France, Hollande said that Brexit can't be "cancelled" or "delayed", after having met with Prime Minister David Cameron, who was also in attendance. "Being in the [...]
Scottish National Party hits out at suggestions by Michael Gove that Barnett formula could be axed

July 1, 2016

Former mayor of London Boris Johnson may have been joined by the Scottish National Party in anger with Michael Gove's decision to run for leader of the Conservatives after he hinted at axing the Barnett formula. The justice secretary today made suggestions that he could scrap the Barnett formula, the system that works out Scotland's [...]
John McDonnell says Jeremy Corbyn could face a leadership challenge with days as he gives economic response to Brexitin

July 1, 2016

Jeremy Corbyn is likely to face a leadership challenge within days, shadow chancellor John McDonnell has said. McDonnell said that Corbyn will take part in any future leadership contest, but added he is confident the party could unite after the vote. "The internal difficulties within both parties will be resolved, hopefully, by democratic means, and on [...]
Michael Gove boasts he is the candidate “for change” as he dismisses Boris Johnson as incapable of uniting party

July 1, 2016

Justice secretary Michael Gove has claimed he is the candidate "for change", after Boris Johnson pulled out of the race yesterday. Focussing on the need for change, Gove said that the historic moment the country finds itself in requires leadership that can make the best of new opportunities, proven from his time reforming education and justice. [...]
Tony Blair says Labour is “effectively disabled” while warning against a Brexiteer leading EU negotiations

July 1, 2016

Former Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair has said the Labour party is "effectively disabled", stressing the neeed for statesmanship in crafting the negotiations with the EU. Blair, who was Prime Minister between 1997 and 2007, cautioned against a Brexiteer leading the negotiations with the EU. Writing in the Telegraph, Blair said: "With the Labour Party [...]
City leaders praise response to Brexit vote

June 30, 2016

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Great Western Railway launches new Hitachi train in celebration of 175 years of services between Bristol and London

June 30, 2016

The government may have once again delayed a decision on air capacity in the South East, but new, faster trains are about to come into service between Bristol and London. Great Western Railway (GWR) today unveiled the first of a fleet of Hitachi-built trains on the day that it celebrates 175 years since the very first train ran on [...]
Infrastructure improvements needed at the heart of devolution agenda to boost growth, according to research from the Institution of Civil Engineers

June 30, 2016

Significant boosts to local growth, quality of life and environmental sustainability could all materialise if infrastructure improvements are placed at the heart of the devolution agenda, according to new research. A report from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has found that the focus on infrastructure is a key economic driver for devolution, as well as [...]
Momentum cancels Jeremy Corbyn support rally because of “overwhelming demand”

June 29, 2016

A Jeremy Corbyn support rally to be held tonight by left-wing group Momentum has been cancelled due to "overwhelming demand". The group was set to hold a rally tonight in Congress House, but says the event will now be postponed. It said: "Due to overwhelming demand for tonight’s meeting in Congress House we have unfortunately [...]
PMQs today: David Cameron says it would be the wrong approach to abandon the chancellor’s fiscal rule

June 29, 2016

It would not be the right approach to abandon the chancellor's fiscal rule in response to tough economic conditions resulting from Brexit, Prime Minister David Cameron has said. In response to a question from Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn about whether the government is ready to scrap the rule as investors are holding off investment and jobs [...]

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