BBC election coverage draws 10,000 complaints in two weeks December 2, 2019 The BBC received more than 10,000 complaints of bias in its political coverage in a single fortnight as the General Election campaign ramped up, new figures show. The broadcaster received at least 10,209 complaints related to political coverage between 11 and 24 November, according to its latest complaints log. Read more: General election 2019: Council [...]
Five memorable times Donald Trump interfered with British politics December 2, 2019 With Donald Trump set to arrive in London tonight for a planned Nato summit on Wednesday, Boris Johnson has asked the US President not to interfere with the UK’s general election. Johnson told reporters last week that it would be “best” if Trump steered clear of speaking about UK politics, with senior Tory figures concerned [...]
EU finance chief warns UK to stay closely aligned post-Brexit December 2, 2019 The European Union’s finance commissioner has warned the UK that the City could be cut off from continental markets after Brexit if its regulations do not stay closely aligned. Valdis Dombrovskis, who is set to become a vice-president of the European Commission, said access to the EU’s markets will require Britain not to “engage in [...]
UK manufacturing sector shrinks for seventh straight month as bosses slash jobs December 2, 2019 The UK manufacturing sector shrank for its seventh straight month in November, survey data has shown, causing bosses to cut jobs at the fastest pace in over seven years. Output and new orders also fell in the sector, which makes up around 10 per cent of the economy, as another Brexit delay and the looming [...]
Why the UK should upgrade the EU trade deal with Japan December 2, 2019 It is definitely in the interest of UK businesses to replicate (or “roll-over”) as many of the EU’s trade deals as possible after Brexit. But some relations are so economically vital that they require some thought. One of them is Britain’s relationship with Japan. With more than 1,000 Japanese companies operating in the UK, employing [...]
Hong Kong protesters should be welcomed December 2, 2019 What connects China’s systematic abuse of human rights with the Tory party’s commitment to a “global Britain” post-Brexit? The answer is Hong Kong. Even before the protests of recent months captured the world’s attention, China’s erosion of civil liberties in Hong Kong and its sprawling security presence meant that the rights and freedoms which the [...]
People from all backgrounds deserve the opportunity to succeed in our capital December 2, 2019 As we draw closer to the end of another momentous year in politics, it’s a time to reflect and look forward to the future. With all the Brexit noise, social mobility is one of the many issues that just hasn’t had enough airtime recently. Too often, people from less financially advantaged families lack opportunities, and [...]
CBI: UK economy set to slow despite Brexit deal December 2, 2019 The economy will slow next year even if Britain leaves the European Union with a Brexit deal, a new report has predicted, as business investment fails to significantly pick up. The CBI’s economic forecast is the latest report to suggest that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal will do little to help the economy in [...]
London and Boris Johnson brace for Donald Trump’s arrival December 1, 2019 The Donald Trump whirlwind will rip into London tomorrow for the second time this year when the US President touches down to attend a Nato security summit. The capital is bracing itself for The Donald’s arrival, with Boris Johnson expected to limit his time with the President and NHS staff planning protests outside Buckingham Palace. [...]
General Election: Conservatives lead narrows in new polling December 1, 2019 Labour has narrowed the gap on the Tories in polling out today, with one showing the party’s lead now at 9 per cent. Today’s YouGov poll for the Sunday Times showed Labour had added increased their vote two points to 34 per cent since Wednesday, while the Conservatives were static on 43 per cent. Read [...]