DEBATE: Does the former Tory leadership hopeful Rory Stewart have a shot at becoming London mayor? October 7, 2019 Does the former Tory leadership hopeful Rory Stewart have a shot at becoming London mayor? Ben Kelly, a commentator for Reaction, says YES. Rory walks on – on to London. But does he stand a chance? Of course he does. The popularity of Sadiq Khan is waning, and the Conservatives’ candidate, Shaun Bailey, is woeful. [...]
Rory Stewart quits ‘gothic shouting chamber’ of Westminster to enter race to become mayor of London October 4, 2019 Rory Stewart is to stand as an independent candidate to become the next mayor of London, he said today. Stewart earlier announced he is quitting the Conservative party and will not stand at the next general election. Read more: Rory Stewart quits Tory party and will step down at next election The former Tory MP [...]
Jennifer Arcuri blames media ‘attack’ for scrutiny over Boris Johnson relationship October 3, 2019 US businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri has reportedly denied allegations that Boris Johnson helped her to win business grants and a visa. The tech entrepreneur said she was instead the victim of an “orchestrated attack” by media, according to comments in the Daily Mail, which spoke to her in Los Angeles. Read more: Allegations around Jennifer Arcuri [...]
It’s International Coffee Day, unless you’re Boris Johnson October 1, 2019 It’s International Coffee Day for everybody but the Prime Minister, apparently. While the rest of the UK enjoyed a free Costa coffee today, or at least treated themselves to a mug of instant, Boris Johnson found himself much in need of a caffeine hit at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester. Read more: Boris Johnson [...]
Ex-London mayor Boris Johnson blames successor Sadiq Khan for fuelling Arcuri claims October 1, 2019 Boris Johnson has blamed London mayor Sadiq Khan for fuelling allegations about his relationship with businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri. The Prime Minister is facing claims that he offered Arcuri favourable treatment while he was mayor of London, allowing her to accompany him on high-profile trade missions and receive £126,000 in public money – privileges she allegedly [...]
Uber’s regulatory wild ride: Meet the man behind the wheel September 30, 2019 Uber UK and Europe boss Jamie Heywood may have only been in the job for 18 months, but he already personifies what the company has become since its angry confrontation with London mayor Sadiq Khan. That spat over Uber’s London operations has seen the previously cavalier company grow into a firm that is careful and [...]
Uber suffers blow as TfL grants it two-month London licence September 24, 2019 Transport for London (TfL) has given Uber a two-month licence to continue in London, in a blow to the ride-hailing app which has been on a corporate reform drive. It is understood that the TfL wants further information from Uber before it will consider granting them a more long-term licence. Read more: Sadiq Khan vows [...]
Boris Johnson: Don’t bank on Brexit breakthrough in New York September 23, 2019 Prime Minister Boris Johnson played down hopes of a breakthrough in Brexit negotiations as he jetted off to New York this morning. Johnson, who is set to speak to the German and Irish leaders when in the US, cautioned reporters that the trip may not be “the moment.” Read more: Sadiq Khan fires warning shot [...]
How Kapten is trying to take Uber’s ride-hailing crown September 23, 2019 Uber has an image problem. The ride-hailing app’s popularity has declined on complaints that its drivers are contributing to congestion and pollution on London’s streets. Uber took a big PR hit last year when Transport for London (TfL) took away its operating licence due to issues with the company’s approach to safety and regulation. The [...]
Sadiq Khan fires warning shot at Corbyn over Brexit ‘neutrality’ September 22, 2019 Sadiq Khan has waded into Labour’s war over Brexit, warning that neutrality is “not an option”. The London mayor said the party had arrived and a “vital crossroads”. Read more: Jeremy Corbyn dismisses speculation he is ready to stand down as ‘wishful thinking’ “At conference this week, we have the opportunity to come together to [...]