Ed Miliband can’t win a majority because of SNP “tsunami”, says David Blunkett April 30, 2015 Former Labour Home Secretary David Blunkett says Labour won't win a majority at the General Election because of the SNP surge north of the border. Blunkett, who retired as an MP at the end of the last parliament, said the SNP had been allowed to pose the anti-austerity party and perpetuate the idea that Scotland [...]
Nigel Farage, Nicola Sturgeon and Leanne Wood to face BBC audience questions: Here’s what you need to know April 30, 2015 As the three main party leaders prepare to spar with the public ahead of tonight's leaders' Question Time special, some may be wondering how the leaders of the minor parties are planning to spend their evening. While the leaders of Ukip, SNP, and Plaid Cymru may not be involved in tonight's premier event, they will [...]
Ukip takes on the BBC over Camilla Long’s mockery of Nigel Farage on Have I Got News for You April 30, 2015 Ukip is embroiled in a fresh conflict with the BBC, after it asked the police to investigate the corporation over comments made during the satirical programme Have I Got News for You. The complaint was made last Friday in relation to comments made by guest panellist Camilla Long. The party claims her suggestions could hamper [...]
Question Time election leaders special 2015: When is it, how can I watch, what’s the format, is the BBC audience biased? April 30, 2015 Tonight is the last set-piece TV event of the General Election for the three main party leaders. In a Question Time special David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg will face the public in a final push to change minds before polling day. The last TV leaders' debate failed to shift the polls significantly [...]
Majority of Europe’s business leaders fear Brexit will harm the Eurozone economy more than Grexit April 30, 2015 The majority of European business leaders are more fearful about the impact of Brexit on the Eurozone than Greece dropping out of the single currency. In a survey of 2,600 chief executives conducted by Grant Thornton, nearly two thirds – 64 per cent – said Brexit would have a negative impact on Europe. On the question of [...]
Ashcroft poll: Nigel Farage set to lose South Thanet while Nick Clegg trails Labour in Sheffield Hallam April 29, 2015 Tory peer Lord Ashcroft's latest round of polls show Nigel Farage two points behind his Conservative opponent Craig Mackinlay in the key battleground constituency of South Thanet. The Ukip leader has said he will resign as party leader if he fails to take the Kent seat. The Tories have marginally increased their lead over Ukip in South [...]
General Election 2015: Watch Russell Brand interview Ed Miliband on The Trews April 29, 2015 Comedian and wannabe political philosopher Russell Brand has published his highly anticipated video interview with Labour leader Ed Miliband. Miliband has received a lot of flack in the press for going to Brand's Shoreditch home for the interview and David Cameron mocked Miliband's decision to take part, labelling Brand "a joke". The Tory leader said: He [...]
General Election 2015: Michael Bloomberg backs David Cameron and asks Britain to let the Tories finish the job April 29, 2015 David Cameron has received the endorsement of billionaire businessman and former mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg. Bloomberg writes that he rarely endorses national political candidates but is making an exception for David Cameron in the same way he made an exception for Barack Obama in 2012. "David Cameron's gutsy decisions and strong leadership have [...]
Cargo ship seized by Iran has no Americans on board but crew is safe April 29, 2015 Rickmers Ship Management, the operator of the MV Maresk Tigris that was boarded by Iranian forces yesterday has said the 24 member crew is safe but they haven't yet determined why the ship was boarded. "We have had the confirmation that they are in relatively good condition and safe on board the ship," said Rickmers spokesman [...]
General Election 2015: SNP could win every seat in Scotland, new STV and Ipsos-Mori poll suggests April 29, 2015 The SNP could win every single constituency in Scotland in what would be one of the most dramatic swings in British political history. A new STV News poll conducted by Ipsos Mori puts the SNP on 54 per cent – a massive 34 points ahead of Labour. The Electoral Calculus website forecasts that if this [...]
