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: This map shows how different areas of the country will vote

April 22, 2016

Sovereignty, economy, international influence, trade. These are but a few of the myriad of the factors that will influence how people will vote in the upcoming EU referendum. And while each person may vote differently, there is some very clear geographical patterning on how people will vote. Read more: Seven Brexit myths debunked by economists [...]
London mayoral election 2016: Labour’s Sadiq Khan is running away with it as he leads Zac Goldsmith by 20 points

April 22, 2016

Labour's Sadiq Khan has extended his lead over Zac Goldsmith with just two weeks to go until the London mayoral election. A new poll, which reflects how Londoners will actually vote, shows Khan stretched his lead over Goldsmith to 20 points. Khan has increased his lead over Goldsmith, his closest rival, after distributing second preferences, according [...]
This is how people have reacted to President Barack Obama’s EU intervention

April 22, 2016

It's safe to say that President Barack Obama has ruffled a few feathers with his EU intervention. Before he even landed in the UK, those on the Leave side of the debate had done all they could to dismiss his views. Read more: Obama makes passionate plea to Britain to Remain in EU Mayor of London [...]
Revolution Bars is expanding a bar in a World Heritage site in Liverpool

April 22, 2016

Liverpudlians are in for a treat as their World Heritage site will benefit from the opening of a new Revolution bar. Revolution Bars Group, the owner of a string of drinking dens familiar to UK high streets, has announced that it will be opening three new bars. The first two of the new openings are already on [...]
EU referendum: President Barack Obama makes plea to Britain to Remain in EU as it enhances UK’s influence and helps economic growth “in line with values”

April 22, 2016

The European Union magnifies British influence and global leadership, President Barack Obama has said in a passionate appeal to the British people ahead of the all-important EU referendum. Concerned about the prospect of Brexit, the president said that when it comes to creating jobs, trade and economic growth in line "with our values, the UK [...]
EU referendum: Barack Obama to make his long awaited intervention on the UK’s referendum on European Union membership

April 21, 2016

As the Queen celebrates her 90th birthday President Barack Obama is set to touch down in the UK today for what is widely expected to be his last visit as the US' head of state. While in the UK he will be joining Queen Elizabeth for lunch, but also making a long awaited intervention in the UK's EU [...]
Treasury report on Brexit: Why the many fiscal faces of chancellor George Osborne could backfire on Remain campaign in EU referendum

April 21, 2016

During his time at number 11, George Osborne has presented a number of contradictory fiscal positions. He is of course best known for his austerity rhetoric, so one would think with the ultimate goal to reduce the size and influence of Whitehall. But the reality is that he has consistently failed to meet his deficit reduction [...]
Eurotunnel smashes traffic record as it posts revenue growth

April 21, 2016

Channel Tunnel operator Eurotunnel has reported a new traffic record in the fourth quarter. The company reported record traffic for truck shuttles as 410,729 trucks had been carried in the three months, an increase of 10 per cent. Read more: EuroTunnel has hired French soldier Dominique Schmitlin to head its security "In the first quarter of 2016, [...]
EU referendum: High court to rule on expats who claim they are being illegally denied the right to vote

April 21, 2016

The High Court is set to rule on the right of British expats to vote in the upcoming EU referendum. The expats claim they are being illegally denied the right to vote in the upcoming referendum on the UK's membership of the EU. It's speculated that if the decision goes their way – that is, they [...]
It’s crunch time for the European Union as multiple crises stretch union to the limit, says Economist Intelligence Unit

April 21, 2016

The European Union is facing a multitude of crises that have pushed it to its limit, experts have warned. The region's problems are far from disappearing, and are instead being exacerbated by questions on issues such as freedom of movement, security and democracy. The report from Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) comes ahead of the UK's [...]

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