Nine out of 10 MPs say the UK’s air links are more important than ever before February 14, 2017 Almost nine out of 10 MPs say the UK's air connectivity is more important than ever before, and a large majority say the issue should be a top negotiating priority for the government after Brexit. A survey commissioned by the Airport Operators Association found that 86 per cent of MPs agreed on the increased significance of [...]
More than 200 MPs would back John Bercow “no confidence” motion says the MP trying to unseat the speaker February 14, 2017 More than 200 MPs support a motion of no confidence on House of Commons speaker John Bercow, according to the Tory MP trying to unseat him. Southend MP James Duddridge tabled a motion decrying the speaker last week, and has today told City A.M. he is confident of widespread support. A vote has yet to [...]
Ukip leader Paul Nuttall admits Hillsborough claims were false February 14, 2017 The leader of Ukip has admitted that he did not lose “close friends” in the Hillsborough disaster, despite claims of having done so in his own website. The personal site of Paul Nuttall, who is running to become Ukip's second MP in the Stoke-on-Trent by-election, has featured articles authored under the MEP's name which have attacked the government's handling of the tragedy. In [...]
HSBC has appointed a new boss for its retail bank February 14, 2017 HSBC has named a new boss for its retail bank – the current head of commercial banking. Ian Stuart will become chief executive of the newly ring-fenced institution, subject to regulatory approval. Stuart will be based in Birmingham, in the head office of the retail bank. Stuart has helmed commercial banking in both the UK for the bank [...]
French presidential hopeful Emmanuel Macron says he will be “tough” on the UK in Brexit talks February 14, 2017 One of the leading candidates in the French presidential election has vowed to be tough on the UK when it comes to Brexit talks later this year. Emmanuel Macron, whose En Marche movement is gaining ground with just over ten weeks to go before the first vote, has told Channel Four News that France must [...]
The government just responded to a Donald Trump petition signed by 1.8m people February 14, 2017 Theresa May's government has just responded to an anti-Donald Trump petition signed by 1.8m people. The petition, launched in late January, called on the government to scrap plans to invite Trump to the UK for a state visit. MPs are set to debate the petition next week, but the government has today issued its own response, stressing [...]
Philip Hammond wants the “best and brightest” of the private sector to work with Britain’s cyber spooks February 14, 2017 Chancellor Philip Hammond is to call on the private sector to help Britain's spooks battle cyber attacks. Speaking at the launch of the UK's new National Cyber Security Centre, Hammond will unveil a new scheme inviting industry to dispatch their “best and brightest” personnel to be embedded in the anti-hacking operation to collaborate in tackling [...]
Canadian PM Trudeau promises not to “lecture” the US over Trump’s travel ban February 13, 2017 President Donald Trump has shared an occasionally tense first encounter with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, with both men largely avoiding their differences on immigration. Trudeau has made it clear he opposes Trump's attempted bans on Syrian refugees and migration for passport holders from seven predominantly Muslim countries in Africa and the Middle East. However, the [...]
Finnish foreign minister vows to fight for “a good deal” between the UK and Europe after Davis talks February 13, 2017 Finland's foreign minister has vowed to push for “a good deal” between the UK and the EU after talks with Brexit secretary David Davis. Davis met Timo Soini in Helsinki at the start of a two-day trip to the Nordic region, and Soini called for "constructive" talks with the UK. “We are hoping, of course all of us, [...]
The MP trying to unseat House of Commons speaker John Bercow claims he has support from government ministers February 13, 2017 The Tory MP behind a motion of no confidence in John Bercow claims he has secured cross party support for his bid to unseat the House of Commons speaker, with government ministers also on board. Southend MP James Duddridge put forward an Early Day Motion late last week following Bercow's intervention over Donald Trump. And today, Duddridge [...]
