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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Rail strike: 24-hour industrial action on Southern trains causes travel disruption

June 21, 2016

A 24-hour train strike on key commuter routes has caused chaos as a dispute continues between RMT union and Southern rail. Southern has had to cancel certain trains, while others are expected to be severally delayed, including routes to London Victoria. Southern said: "The strike will have a significant effect on Southern services on the whole [...]
EU referendum: Most self-employed workers will base vote on personal views not what is best for business

June 21, 2016

The majority of self-employed workers will vote in the EU referendum based on their personal beliefs over what may or may not be best for their businesses, according to new research. Research by Intuit QuickBooks, which provides online accounting software, indicated that 72 per cent will vote on their personal choices, while 20 per cent [...]
EU referendum: Prime Minister David Cameron says “economy is paramount” as he makes last ditch plea to older voters

June 21, 2016

In a last ditch appeal for votes to remain in the EU, Prime Minister David Cameron has said that staying in Europe is "above all about our economy". In a direct appeal to British voters in a speech outside 10 Downing Street, Cameron said: "[The economy] will be stronger if we stay; it will be [...]
Poster power: How battle for votes in the EU referendum has played out through ad campaigns

June 21, 2016

With just two days to go until Britain votes on its future within the EU both sides of campaign have unveiled new posters. Here's the final poster from Britain Stronger in Europe, created by M&C Saatchi. The campaign said the poster "depicts stairs heading up to an open door that leads into darkness with the [...]
EU referendum: Campaigns haven’t been relevant to young people, according to poll

June 21, 2016

Both the Remain and Leave referendum campaigns have not been relevant to younger voters, a new poll has indicated. A poll by NME, a music publication with a core audience of 18-34 years-olds, found that both campaigns have failed to speak to young people. Some 55 per cent of respondents said the Remain campaign was [...]
EU referendum: Former London mayor Boris Johnson says government lent on business to back Remain

June 21, 2016

With just days to go before the EU referendum, former London mayor Boris Johnson has accused the government of leaning on business to support Remain. "I can't tell you the pressure that Project Fear and Remain put on senior business people not to articulate their views," Johnson said on his weekly LBC phone in. "Everyone has [...]
US Presidential Election 2016: Hillary Clinton’s campaign wallet dwarfs Donald Trump’s

June 21, 2016

The Republican party has been given another reason to worry as it was revealed Donald Trump's campaign wallet is dwarfed by rival Hillary Clinton's. Billionaire Trump came into June with just $1.2m, while Clinton had $42.5m, according to the Federal Election Commission. Including super PACs – which are organisations that support certain candidates – that have [...]
EU referendum: Putin would be smiling at Brexit as opponents would love a Leave vote, says William Hague

June 21, 2016

Vladimir Putin would allow "himself a thin but satisfied smile" if the UK votes to the leave the EU, a former foreign secretary has warned. William Hague has warned that Brexit would be a big boost for the UK's opponents, who would love to "cause mischief" in the event of Leave vote. "Away from the [...]
EU referendum: Voting Remain could create another 75,000 jobs in London, according to Confederation of British Industry

June 21, 2016

There is the potential to create more than 75,000 jobs in London if the UK votes to remain in the EU, according to new research. Analysis of figures from the Treasury by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) found that staying in the EU and deepening economic ties with other member states could lead to the creation of 75,430 [...]
EU referendum: Interest rates key to swaying undecided voters, says new research

June 20, 2016

While the outcome of the EU referendum is still anybody's guess, interest rates may hold the key to swaying undecided voters, according to new research. Polling commissioned by ClearScore, a service which allows customers to access their credit report, found that some 61 per cent of undecided voters cited the possible impact of an interest [...]

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