General election 2019: Johnson and Corbyn clash on Brexit in debate December 7, 2019 Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn once again clashed on Brexit during a head-to-head debate on BBC last night. Labour leader Corbyn said his party would bring “an end” to Brexit by renegotiating a deal and holding a second referendum. While, Johnson said he already had “a wonderful deal” that he would use to take the [...]
Michael Gove gives out No 10 phone number when quizzed on Andrew Neil interview December 6, 2019 Michael Gove has given out the direct phone number to No 10 Downing Street after being pressed on when the Prime Minister would be doing an interview with Andrew Neil. The Duchy of Lancaster was asked to put a figure on the chances that Boris Johnson would accept the invitation to be interviewed on BBC [...]
Cut the pessimism, free trade is a huge opportunity for the UK December 6, 2019 The irony of the Brexit debate has always been that, while the value of continued trade with the EU is (quite rightly) regarded as of great importance, the potential of Britain being able to make our own trade deals around the world has been virtually ignored — or worse, demonised. Let’s start with the US. [...]
Brexit has become a project of protectionist nationalism December 6, 2019 As the Conservative party’s vision for post-Brexit Britain becomes clearer, are there any liberal Brexiteers left who can’t see just how far this project has run away from them? I too once believed that Brexit could be a liberal project, but that vision now looks like nothing more than a useful idiot’s delusion. Do you [...]
Labour and the Tories are sweeping immigration under the rug this election December 6, 2019 This election season is slogan heavy. “Get Brexit done.” “For the many, not the few.” While necessarily vague, this year’s party mottos have done a decent job of getting to the heart of their offers. The Conservatives aren’t dallying on the UK’s exit from the European Union. The Labour Party is offering more taxes and [...]
FTSE 100 opens higher as China tariff waiver raises hopes of trade truce December 6, 2019 The FTSE 100 bounced back in early trading today as China’s decision to roll back tariffs on some US exports raised hopes of a pre-Christmas trade war truce. London’s blue-chip index was up roughly 0.8 per cent to 7,195.1 points this morning as traders reacted to developments in Beijing. Read more: Global growth to pick [...]
Hargreaves Lansdown’s pro-Brexit founder gives £1m to the Conservatives December 6, 2019 The billionaire founder of financial services firm Hargreaves Lansdown has donated £1m to the Conservative Party ahead of next week’s election. Peter Hargreaves, who helped finance the Vote Leave campaign in 2016, said that he was concerned that Brexit would not happen and the UK would be left in the EU. Read more: General election: [...]
Housebuilder Berkeley sees profit slump nearly a third in first half December 6, 2019 UK housebuilder Berkeley Group saw its profit for the first half of 2019 fall over 30 per cent as Brexit-based uncertainty continued to hit the housing market. Read more: Berkeley Homes founder Tony Pidgley backs reforms to end land hoarding The figures Profit at the company fell from £401.2m in 2018 to £276.7m this year, [...]
Holiday homes: Limassol seeks new lease of life as a luxury property hotspot December 6, 2019 Cyprus has long been a favourite family holiday destination – sunny nearly all year round, moderately priced and famed for its homely Mediterranean cuisine and relaxed atmosphere. Glitzy St Tropez it is not, but that is all set to change as Limassol – located on Cyprus’ south coast – sets its sights on becoming Europe’s [...]
General Election: Boris Johnson accuses Jeremy Corbyn of trying to ‘fiddle’ with second Brexit referendum December 6, 2019 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has launched an attack against Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s plans for a second EU referendum ahead of the pair’s final TV debate before the General Election. Johnson claimed Corbyn would give 2m EU nationals a vote alongside resident Brits, saying it was an attempt to “fiddle” with the vote to ensure [...]