Politics
Monday, September 24, 2018
Monday, September 24, 2018
Jacob Rees-Mogg: 'Super Canada Brexit proposals should unite Leavers and Remainers'
Rees-Mogg: 'Super Canada Brexit proposals should unite Leavers and Remainers'
Jacob Rees-Mogg has praised new Brexit proposals from the Institute of Economic Affairs, saying the are a 'compromise' Brexiteers and Remainers could get behind
Labour policies 'not breaking through' enough to threaten Theresa May, says Katie Perrior
Labour policies 'not breaking through' enough to threaten Theresa May
Katie Perrior, a former adviser to Theresa May, said Labour did not appear to pose a threat to the Prime Minister despite unveiling their latest policies at conference
Thousands of jobs would be lost with a Canada-style Brexit deal, says CBI boss
Thousands of jobs would be lost with a Canada-style Brexit deal, says CBI boss
Thousands of jobs would be lost if the Government agreed to a Canada-style deal with the European Union, CBI director-general has said.
Grime4Corbyn: Why do musicians love the Labour leader?
Grime4Corbyn: Why do musicians love the Labour leader?
Since the 2017 general election, Jeremy Corbyn has had considerable support from musicians, particularly in the grime scene
Welfare system must be rebuilt to end ‘hostility’, says Labour
Welfare system must be rebuilt to end ‘hostility’, says Labour
The Labour Party wants to end the “hostile environment” created for disabled people, the Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary said as she pledged a wide-ranging review.
Jacob Rees-Mogg urges Theresa May to seek a Canada-style deal for Brexit
Jacob Rees-Mogg urges Theresa May to seek a Canada-style deal for Brexit
Theresa May has been urged to grasp a “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” Canada-style trade deal with the European Union by leading Tory Brexiteers.
‘JezFest’ did not make a profit, admits Labour Party treasurer
‘JezFest’ did not make a profit, admits Labour Party treasurer
A Labour-organised festival, nicknamed “JezFest” did not make a profit, the party’s treasurer has confirmed.
Labour announces plans to nationalise water industry and oust high-salaried bosses
Labour plans to nationalise water industry and oust high-salaried bosses
Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell revealed plans to return the water industry to public ownership and re-advertise executive roles on reduced salaries
Shadow cabinet ministers blame New Labour for fuelling Islamophobia
Shadow cabinet ministers blame New Labour for fuelling Islamophobia
Two members of Jeremy Corbyn’s Shadow Cabinet have blamed the previous Labour government for fuelling Islamophobia and helping to create the anti-immigrant “hostile environment”.
Former Home Secretary Alan Johnson reveals ‘glaring’ inaccuracy in BBC’s Bodyguard
Former Home Secretary Alan Johnson reveals inaccuracy in BBC’s Bodyguard
Former Home Secretary Alan Johnson has said there was a “glaring” mistake in the BBC hit series Bodyguard.
Labour Conference: What's Labour's position on Brexit and what new taxes are planned for homeowners?
Labour Conference: What are the policies announced so far?
Some of the key policies Labour has covered at its annual conference so far include a second home tax, alcohol care, and a preference for a general election over a second Brexit referendum
John McDonnell: ‘I think the next Labour leader should be a woman’
John McDonnell: ‘I think the next Labour leader should be a woman’
John McDonnell has said that he thinks the next Labour leader should be a woman but that Jeremy Corbyn “will be the leader” as they go into the next election.
Workers could be £500 a year better off under Labour, says John McDonnell
Workers could be £500 a year better off under Labour, says John McDonnell
John McDonnell, the Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer has said that workers could be £500 a year better off under Labour’s new plans to expand employee ownership of large companies.
John McDonnell: ‘We’ll push for a People’s Vote only if we can’t get a General Election’
John McDonnell: ‘We’ll push for People’s Vote only if we can’t get an Election'
John McDonnell has said that the Labour party is pressing “for a General Election” but would “push for a People’s Vote” if they don’t get an election.
Dominic Raab brands calls for a second referendum as "nonsense" and "undemocratic"
Dominic Raab brands calls for a second referendum as "nonsense"
Brexit secretary Dominic Raab has told Julia Hartley-Brewer he thinks Labour's calls for a second referendum are "nonsense" and "undemocratic".
Saturday, September 22, 2018
Saturday, September 22, 2018
Hounslow Council's ruling Labour group pledges support for a second referendum
Hounslow Council's ruling Labour group pledges support for a second referendum
Hounslow Council will pass a motion set by the Chair of its ruling Labour group to formally support the People's Vote campaign for a second Brexit referendum
Friday, September 21, 2018
Friday, September 21, 2018
The UK has grown in strength as part of the EU, says People’s Vote campaigner
The UK has grown in strength as part of the EU, says People’s Vote campaigner
Femi Oluwole, the co-founder of Our Future, Our Choice has said that the UK has grown “in strength as a member of the EU”.
Kate Hoey MP: ‘Everyone in Labour would support having a General Election’
Kate Hoey MP: ‘Everyone in Labour would support having a General Election’
Kate Hoey has said that Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn are likely to want a General Election and “everyone in Labour would support” it.
Theresa May ‘is not going to be bullied’, says DUP Deputy leader
Theresa May ‘is not going to be bullied’, says DUP Deputy leader
Prime Minister Theresa May’s stern statement to the European Union has been praised by DUP Deputy Leader Nigel Dodds.
Theresa May: ‘I have always said that no deal is better than a bad deal’
Theresa May: ‘I have always said that no deal is better than a bad deal’
Prime Minister Theresa May has said that “no deal is better than a bad deal” but that the “best outcome” was to leave with a deal.
'I've never criticised Muslims' UKIP leader says
'I've never criticised Muslims' UKIP leader says
After being accused of endorsing an anti-Muslim rally, Gerard Batten sets the record straight with Julia Hartley-Brewer.
Lord Adonis: A people's vote on Brexit is needed at this 'moment of 'crisis'
Lord Adonis: A people's vote on Brexit is needed at this 'moment of 'crisis'
Labour peer, Lord Adonis, has called for a people's vote on Brexit, claiming the public are becoming "increasingly alarmed".
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Priti Patel MP to Eamonn Holmes: The EU ‘has humiliated our Prime Minister’
Priti Patel MP to Eamonn Holmes: The EU ‘has humiliated our Prime Minister’
Priti Patel has said that the way the EU has treated Theresa May is “shameful” and that they had “humiliated our Prime Minister”.
'Chequers goes pop': Remain and Leave-aligned MPs urge Theresa May to come up with a new proposal
Remain and Leave-aligned MPs urge Theresa May to come up with a new proposal
As Donald Tusk says Chequers 'will not work', MPs on both sides of the Brexit divide urge Theresa May to come up with another solution
Head of Prison Services asked to step down amid concerns of drugs and violence
Head of Prison Services asked to step down amid concerns of drugs and violence
The head of the prison and probation system in England and Wales has been asked to stand down, amid an ongoing crisis in the prison service.
Rail industry is ‘crying out’ for nationalisation, says Labour
Rail industry is ‘crying out’ for nationalisation, says Labour
The rail industry is “crying out” for nationalisation after a summer of travel chaos, Labour’s Shadow Rail Minister has said.
No ‘self-respecting democracy’ would accept Chequers deal, says former Brexit Secretary David Davis
No ‘self-respecting democracy’ would accept Chequers deal, says David Davis
No “self-respecting democracy” would accept the terms for Britain’s future relationship with the EU set out in Theresa May’s Chequers plan, the former Brexit Secretary David Davis has said.
Sex expert to Eamonn Holmes: ‘I have never heard of a toadstool-shaped penis’
Sex expert to Eamonn Holmes: ‘I have never heard of a toadstool-shaped penis’
Tracey Cox has said that “there isn’t a standard model” for male genitalia but that she has “never heard of a toadstool-shaped penis”.
Former Northern Ireland Secretary Shaun Woodward: Jeremy Corbyn would make a 'better leader' than Theresa May
Shaun Woodward: Jeremy Corbyn would make a 'better leader' than Theresa May
Former Northern Ireland secretary Shaun Woodward told James Whale he supports Jeremy Corbyn and plans to vote Labour in the next election
Welsh UKIP leader to James Whale: ‘Nigel Farage wants a cult, not a political party’
Welsh UKIP leader to James Whale: ‘Farage wants a cult, not a political party'
Neil Hamilton has said that Nigel Farage was “probably the most significant politician” outside of Parliament but that he “doesn’t want a political party, he wants a cult behind him”.
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Momentum bans The Sun from attending its The World Transformed event
Momentum bans The Sun from attending its The World Transformed event
The event, taking place in Liverpool, is set to run alongside the Labour Party conference.
Theresa May pledges £2bn to housing associations over next 10 years
Theresa May pledges £2bn to housing associations over next 10 years
Prime Minister Theresa May has told housing associations they will be given £2bn worth of investment over the next 10 years, in a bid to ease the house-building crisis.
Nicky Morgan tells James Whale: 'Trolling is the worst thing about Brexit'
Nicky Morgan tells James Whale: 'Trolling is the worst thing about Brexit'
Remainer Nicky Morgan told James Whale that the abuse received online is the worst part of Brexit discourse
Michel Barnier says EU wants to 'de-dramatise' Irish border issue
Michel Barnier says EU wants to 'de-dramatise' Irish border issue
Chief negotiator Michel Barnier said the EU was working on 'improved' proposals around the Irish border issue
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
EU migrants should not receive preferential treatment, says migration report
EU migrants should not receive preferential treatment, says migration report
The report suggests migration is not a "major determinate" of the wages of UK-born workers.
Honda boss says no-deal Brexit will cost the car company 'tens of millions'
Honda boss says no-deal Brexit will cost the car company 'tens of millions'
A no-deal Brexit would cost car manufacturer Honda tens of millions of pounds, the company’s European boss has warned.
Willie Rennie: The SNP need to 'get off the fence' and back a second Brexit referendum or 'just shut up'
Willie Rennie: The SNP need to 'get off the fence' over second Brexit referendum
The Scottish Lib Dem leader has said the SNP need to "put their money where their mouth" is and join the campaign for a second Brexit referendum.
Sir Vince Cable: Brexiteers get 'erotic spasm' from thinking about leaving the EU
Vince Cable: Brexiteers get 'erotic spasm' from thinking about leaving the EU
The insult is "a colourful metaphor", Sir Vince said, intended to highlight the economic damage he says hard Brexiteers are intent on wreaking on the UK.
Damian Hinds MP: 'I see no reason why Britain should be second to anybody'
Damian Hinds MP: 'I see no reason why Britain should be second to anybody'
Education secretary Damian Hinds tells Julia Hartley-Brewer his hopes for Britain's education system after touring schools in Germany and Holland.
Monday, September 17, 2018
Monday, September 17, 2018
News round-up: The week's top stories
News round-up: The week's top stories
In case you missed it, here's our guide to the top news stories over the last week.
Labour calls for ban on early baby gender tests
Labour calls for ban on early baby gender tests
The call comes amid concerns that some could choose to terminate the pregnancy because of a fetus's sex.
British soldier calls for help from Jeremy Hunt after being sentenced to jail for fighting ISIS
Former soldier sentenced to jail for fighting ISIS
A former soldier sentenced to jail in Turkey after fighting the Islamic State terror group is "begging" for a firm intervention from the UK Government.
Sir Vince Cable on Brexit: 'Remain is almost certain to be a good deal better'
Sir Vince Cable on Brexit: 'Remain is almost certain to be a good deal better'
Lib Dem leader, Vince Cable, has clashed with Julia Hartley-Brewer after claiming a second Brexit referendum is needed as the "world has moved on enormously" since the original vote.
Friday, September 14, 2018
Friday, September 14, 2018
Labour unlikely to back government on Brexit deal, says Emily Thornberry
Labour unlikely to back government on Brexit deal, says Emily Thornberry
She said they would not vote for a "flimsy bit of paper" simply because the government said the alternative was no-deal.
Lord Heseltine tells James Whale his solution to Brexit
Lord Heseltine's solution to Brexit
The Conservative politician has revealed his three step solution for a successful Brexit
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Brian McFadden: ‘I have a strong feeling we might see a united Ireland’ after Brexit
Brian McFadden: ‘I have a feeling we might see a united Ireland’ after Brexit
Brian McFadden has said that he has “a strong feeling” that Brexit could force a united Ireland because “most people in Northern Ireland don’t want Brexit”.
No-deal Brexit papers: The key points
No-deal Brexit papers: The key points
A new batch of no-deal contingency plans have been published by the government.
James Cleverly MP on Tory leadership battle: ‘Who would you put your money on? Usain Bolt or Mo Farah?’
James Cleverly on Tory leadership battle: ‘It's between Usain Bolt and Mo Farah’
James Cleverly, the Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party asked talkRADIO’s James Whale who he would put money on for a running race, Usain Bolt or Mo Farah to explain why “there is no point now speculating who the best leader is going to be until we know what the challenges are”.
'Corbynistas' encourage 'aggressive action', says Robert Halfon on Jacob Rees-Mogg protest
'Corbynistas' encourage 'aggressive action', says Robert Halfon
Robert Halfon MP told Julia Hartley-Brewer that 'Corbynistas' encourage aggression against Conservatives
Treasury officials ‘too young and inexperienced’ to make good decisions, says think tank
Treasury officials ‘too inexperienced’ to make good decisions, says think tank
Treasury officials are “too young and inexperienced” to make good decisions about how to spend taxpayers’ money, said a think tank.
Ian Bone: Who is the protester who harassed Jacob Rees-Mogg?
Ian Bone: Who is the protester who harassed Jacob Rees-Mogg?
Anarchist protester Ian Bone has come under fire after confronting Jacob Rees-Mogg's children, but who is the man behind the headlines?
Mobile phone firms urged to avoid EU roaming charges after Brexit
Mobile phone firms urged to avoid EU roaming charges after Brexit
The Government would legislate to introduce a cap on charges if there is a no-deal scenario.
Chris Heaton-Harris MP: Cabinet meeting will 'mitigate all risk' of a no-deal Brexit
Cabinet meeting will 'mitigate all risk' of no-deal Brexit says MP
Today's meeting of the cabinet will "mitigate all risk" of a no-deal Brexit, Chris Heaton-Harris has told Julia Hartley-Brewer
Confronting Rees-Mogg's children was 'really scummy' says Neil Coyle MP
Confronting Rees-Mogg children was 'really scummy' says MP
The approach on Jacob Rees-Mogg's children by protestors was "a really, really scummy thing to do" Neil Coyle MP has said.
Theresa May to hold cabinet meeting on no-deal Brexit plans
Theresa May to hold cabinet meeting on no-deal Brexit plans
Prime Minister Theresa May will address the cabinet today to discuss plans for a no-deal Brexit, as documents setting out the UK's contingency plans are published
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