Priti dire: No way forward for May’s shambolic government November 9, 2017 Where to start with the Priti Patel case? The secretary for international development has created a media storm of such epic proportions that it has clouded out all the other competing scandals within Theresa May’s cabinet (more on them later). To recap, it transpired last week that Patel had held undisclosed meetings with key Israeli [...]
Ford VP Stephen Armstrong and BT Group chief executive Gavin Patterson warn over Brexit transition deal ‘certainty’ November 6, 2017 Bosses of Ford and BT have today ramped up their warnings over the need for clarity on Brexit, identifying early next year as the point of no return for a transition deal to be struck. Steven Armstrong, vice president of EMEA for Ford, said although the auto firm was “the poster boy” for globalisation it [...]
Damian Green denies porn allegations after claims it was found on computer used in parliament November 5, 2017 Damian Green, the most senior minister in Theresa May’s government, has denied claims that pornographic material was found on a computer he used in parliament. “The story is completely untrue and comes from a tainted and untrustworthy source,” he said in a statement. Read more: Spacey ditched from ING conference over fears he will “distract” [...]
The sexism scandal hasn’t hit the City yet: That doesn’t mean it’s immune November 3, 2017 It has been hailed as a revolution and bemoaned as a witch hunt. But what the scandal currently snaking through the corridors of Westminster is rapidly teaching us is that very few women exist who do not have a grizzly tale of workplace discrimination, whether it is from colleagues they should have been able to [...]
Theresa May limps on as Jeremy Corbyn swaggers through Prime Minister’s Questionscorbyn November 2, 2017 Jeremy Corbyn may have a certain swagger these days but he hasn’t lost his capacity to surprise Westminster-watchers. The Labour leader has been getting the better of Theresa May at Prime Minister’s Questions lately, and with the wind in his sails he could have done so again yesterday. He has the Tories on the ropes [...]
DEBATE: With sexual harassment in the news, does the City need to confront its own problem? November 2, 2017 With sexual harassment in the news, does the City need to confront its own problem? Carrie Osman, chief executive at tech and fintech strategy firm CRUXY&CO, says YES. It’s easy to point fingers at Hollywood and claim this is not a problem for “us”. But harassment and sexism permeate society, and the City needs to [...]
MP Mark Garnier to be investigated by Cabinet Office over sexual harassment claims October 29, 2017 An MP will be investigated after claims of sexual harassment were made against him in a Sunday paper. The Cabinet Office will look into the claims against Mark Garnier, the parliamentary under secretary of state for international trade and MP for Wyre Forest, said health secretary Jeremy Hunt during an appearance on the BBC’s Andrew [...]
Michael Gove apologises for Harvey Weinstein sex assault “joke” on radio October 28, 2017 The environment secretary Michael Gove has apologised for a “clumsy” joke referencing Harvey Weinstein, who has been accused of multiple counts of sexual assault, on a BBC radio programme. Speaking on a special 60th anniversary edition of Radio 4’s Today, the Conservative MP told interviewer John Humphrys that going into the studio “is a bit [...]
Let’s show the world that sexism has no place in the UK’s thriving tech industry September 5, 2017 Silicon Valley has reached a turning point. Companies in the world’s predominant technology hub pride themselves on purpose: changing the world for the better. But the wave of recent scandals, from accusations of sexual harassment at Uber to a Google memo which appeared to promote sexist stereotypes, have showcased a dark underbelly to the world [...]
London’s night czar Amy Lame plans women’s night safety charter for businesses to help cut down on harassment July 24, 2017 London’s night czar Amy Lame has unveiled plans to publish a women’s night safety charter in the next year, for venues, clubs and businesses to sign up to, and develop measures to combat harassment. Potential measures include training for front of house staff, posters to discourage harassment and encourage reporting of incidents, and a commitment [...]