Boris Johnson thanks north of England for ‘breaking voting habits of generations’ December 14, 2019 Boris Johnson has thanked the north of England for “breaking the voting habits of generations” during a visit to Sedgefield today. The Prime Minister visited the former seat of Tony Blair after celebrating the Conservative’s 80-seat majority – the party’s largest since 1987. It was the first time the Country Durham constituency has been held [...]
The green belt cannot remain sacred if we are to solve London’s housing crisis December 13, 2019 With the General Election over and the nation reflecting on the result, the focus on politics in the capital is far from over, as 2020 sees Londoners turn their attention to the race to be the next mayor. Among many key issues for discussion ahead of May’s election will be housing shortages, particularly the thorny [...]
Family of London Bridge attacker says they are ‘saddened and shocked’ by his actions December 3, 2019 The family of London Bridge attacker Usman Khan said they are “saddened and shocked” by his actions. Khan killed Saskia Jones, 23, and Jack Merritt, 25, in a knife attack on a prisoner rehabilitation event at the Fishmongers’ Hall on Friday. The convicted terrorist, 28, from Stafford, had left prison a year earlier and was [...]
Nato summit 2019: London road closures map as Trump arrives in UK December 2, 2019 World leaders are set to descend on London this week for the 2019 Nato summit. The main event will take place on Wednesday 4 December at the The Grove Hotel at Chandler’s Cross in Watford, Hertfordshire. Read more: Angela Merkel says Europe cannot do without Nato The heads of state from 28 countries will gather [...]
Guildhall holds vigil for London Bridge terror attack victims December 2, 2019 Jeremy Corbyn and Boris Johnson stood side by side this morning in solidarity at a vigil for the London Bridge terror attack victims. The Prime Minister and opposition leader were joined by London lord mayor William Russell, mayor of London Sadiq Khan and Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick at Guildhall Yard for the service. Read [...]
London Bridge attack: City to pay tribute to victims December 1, 2019 The City of London will pay tribute to the victims of the London Bridge terror attack tomorrow morning. A book of condolence will be opened at Guildhall Art Gallery tomorrow for people to express their sympathies while a vigil will also be held in Guildhall Yard at 11.00am. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan will join [...]
London Bridge: Attacker was convicted terrorist behind stock exchange plot November 30, 2019 The man who killed two people in a stabbing spree at London Bridge yesterday was a convicted terrorist who was jailed in 2012 for plotting an attack on the London Stock Exchange. The suspect, who was named by police as 28-year-old Usman Khan, was released on licence in December last year. Read more: Police kill [...]
Commuters told to avoid London Bridge station after terror attack November 29, 2019 Commuters have been told to avoid London Bridge station following a terror attack this afternoon. Police were called to London Bridge at 1.58pm along with emergency services after reports of a stabbing. Read more: Police kill man in London Bridge terrorist incident The Metropolitan Police said “a number of people have been stabbed”. Assistant commissioner [...]
Police kill man wearing hoax explosive device in London Bridge terrorist incident November 29, 2019 Police have shot and killed a man wearing a hoax explosive device after multiple people were injured during a terrorist incident on London Bridge this afternoon. The Metropolitan Police said “a number of people have been stabbed” during the incident, following reports circulating on social media of multiple stabbings. Met commissioner Neil Basu said one [...]
Profit jumps as Babcock buoyed by marine division November 20, 2019 Defence giant Babcock has reported an increase in pre-tax profit for the first half in line with expectations, as a strong performance from its marine business offset weakness in its aviation division. The figures Babcock reported a 134 per cent increase in statutory pre-tax profit, which rose from £65.1m to £152m for the six months [...]