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Thursday, July 18, 2019
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Leadership race: What has Jeremy Hunt promised?
Leadership race: What has Jeremy Hunt promised?
As the leadership race draws to a close, we look at what Mr Hunt has promised the public in his campaign to become Prime Minister.
Anti-Brexit activists target Boris Johnson with Trump billboard
Anti-Brexit activists target Boris Johnson with Trump billboard
Campaigners have put up a billboard in Boris Johnson's constituency which likens him to the US president Donald Trump.
Rod Liddle: 'No way Boris Johnson can improve Brexit deal'
Rod Liddle: 'No way Boris Johnson can improve Brexit deal'
Columnist Rod Liddle has accused Boris Johnson of failing to offer anything new on Brexit should he win the leadership race.
Government ‘still not doing enough’ about flammable cladding
Government ‘still not doing enough’ about flammable cladding
A new report has slammed the government's efforts to eliminate flammable cladding from buildings.
Boris Johnson the leader for ‘extraordinary political times’
Boris Johnson the leader for ‘extraordinary political times’
Conservative MP Robert Buckland said the party needs a leader with the “charisma and campaigning ability of Boris Johnson”.
Theresa May turned her farewell speech into ‘a bit of a whinge’
Theresa May turned her farewell speech into ‘a bit of a whinge’
The outgoing Prime Minister has left it too late to complain about the lack of compromise in politics, according to her biographer Rosa Prince.
MPs vote to block suspension of Parliament
MPs vote to block suspension of Parliament
The amendment will make it harder for the next Prime Minister to suspend Parliament to force a no-deal Brexit.
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Leadership race: What has Boris Johnson promised?
Leadership race: What has Boris Johnson promised?
Boris Johnson has emerged victorious after weeks of campaigning, but what has he promised to change?
Annunziata Rees-Mogg: No Brexit will 'irreparably damage democracy'
Annunziata Rees-Mogg: No Brexit will 'irreparably damage democracy'
The Brexit Party MEP said the next Prime Minister has a "moral obligation" to leave with or without a deal.
Theresa May: 'Antisemitism will be Corbyn's legacy'
Theresa May: 'Antisemitism will be Corbyn's legacy'
The Prime Minister and Jeremy Corbyn clashed over their anti-racism records during a heated House of Commons debate.
Nick Herbert: Johnson must not ‘sweep aside’ Parliament on Brexit
Nick Herbert: Johnson must not ‘sweep aside’ Parliament on Brexit
The Conservative MP said Boris Johnson has made a “big mistake” by failing to rule out suspending Parliament in order to deliver Brexit.
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Jeremy Corbyn accused of ‘cowardice’ over antisemitism
Jeremy Corbyn accused of ‘cowardice’ over antisemitism
A former Labour adviser has said party leader Jeremy Corbyn’s handling of alleged antisemitism in the party shows “cowardice.”
Dominic Raab: 'I'm over the PTSD of being a leadership candidate'
Dominic Raab: 'I'm over the PTSD of being a leadership candidate'
The ex-leadership contender said he had no hard feelings watching the final two candidates sharing their Prime Ministerial ambitions.
Candidate for top EU job 'ready' to extend Brexit deadline
Candidate for top EU job 'ready' to extend Brexit deadline
Jean-Claude Juncker's potential successor has said she is willing to grant another extension to the Brexit deadline.
Boris's condemnation of Trump tweets 'will not hurt trade deal'
Boris's condemnation of Trump tweets 'will not hurt trade deal'
Nigel Evans said Boris Johnson’s criticism of Donald Trump for tweets aimed at four US congresswomen should not hurt any future trade deal.
Jeremy Hunt will fight for a ‘Brexit for everybody’ as PM
Jeremy Hunt will fight for a ‘Brexit for everybody’ as PM
Conservative MP Alistair Burt has said if the Party gets Brexit wrong it will soon face the wrath of voters at a general election.
Monday, July 15, 2019
Monday, July 15, 2019
Leadership LIVE: 'Amber Rudd to win Love Island'
Leadership LIVE: 'Amber Rudd to win Love Island'
The pair joked that their colleague Amber Rudd - who shares a forename with Love Island contestant Amber Gill - should win the reality show.
Sir Roger Gale: 'Conference clown Boris not fit to be PM'
Sir Roger Gale: 'Conference clown Boris not fit to be PM'
The Tory MP said the ability to "make people laugh" was not a desirable quality in the next inhabitant of Number 10.
Hunt and Johnson prepare for talkRADIO debate
Hunt and Johnson prepare for talkRADIO debate
Conservative leadership candidates Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt are preparing to face off for what’s expected to be the final time.
Friday, July 12, 2019
Friday, July 12, 2019
Diane Abbott retweets critiques of Labour deputy leader Tom Watson
Diane Abbott retweets critiques of Labour deputy leader Tom Watson
The Labour MP has retweeted a number of critical tweets about the party's deputy leader Tom Watson.
Theresa May unveils plans for 'Office for Tackling Injustices'
Theresa May unveils plans for 'Office for Tackling Injustices'
The new independent body will be responsible for "challenging social injustices" in areas such as ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation.
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Amber Rudd U-turns on opposition to no-deal Brexit
Amber Rudd U-turns on opposition to no-deal Brexit
The Work and Pensions Secretary has dropped her opposition to a no-deal Brexit, saying she has "accepted" leaving the EU without a deal.
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Theresa May accuses Corbyn of 'ignoring antisemitism'
Theresa May accuses Corbyn of 'ignoring antisemitism'
Theresa May said Jeremy Corbyn should start tackling antisemitism allegations inside Labour before he criticises the government.
Sir Kim Darroch resigns as British ambassador after email leak
Sir Kim Darroch resigns as British ambassador after email leak
He said the publication of his memos regarding the Trump administration had made it "impossible" for him to carry on.
Sir John Major threatens Boris Johnson with legal action
Sir John Major threatens Boris Johnson with legal action
The former Prime Minister said he would take Mr Johnson to court if he ever suspended Parliament to force through a no-deal Brexit.
'Extraordinary' for Hunt to oppose tax cuts for the wealthy
'Extraordinary' for Hunt to oppose tax cuts for the wealthy
Jacob Rees-Mogg said he was surprised that the leadership contender found the idea of lower taxation "controversial".
Johnson and Hunt clash over future of British ambassador
Johnson and Hunt clash over future of British ambassador
The Tory leadership contenders had differing views regarding Sir Kim Darroch's future as British ambassador to Washington.
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Jeremy Corbyn will demand second Brexit referendum
Jeremy Corbyn will demand second Brexit referendum
The Labour leader will put pressure on the next Prime Minister to hold a public vote on whether Britain leaves the EU.
Lord Adonis: Brexit has become a 'far-right project'
Lord Adonis: Brexit has become a 'far-right project'
The Labour peer warned that Brexit, both with a deal or without, would be an "extreme policy".
Monday, July 8, 2019
Monday, July 8, 2019
Kate Hoey to stand down as Labour MP at next election
Kate Hoey to stand down as Labour MP at next election
The prominent Brexiteer said that after 30 years representing Vauxhall, she would "not seek re-election as a Labour candidate".
Wes Streeting: 'I'll never be president of the Corbyn fan club'
Wes Streeting: 'I'll never be president of the Corbyn fan club'
The Labour MP is hoping to use his parliamentary privilege to break gagging orders against staff who want to speak out about antisemitism.
Tom Tugendhat: Leak of UK ambassador's emails is 'treason'
Tom Tugendhat: Leak of UK ambassador's emails is 'treason'
The Tory MP said the leak of private messages from Sir Kim Darroch to the UK government was a "betrayal" of the country.
Donald Trump slams UK ambassador after email leak
Donald Trump slams UK ambassador after email leak
The US president has hit out at the UK's ambassador to Washington, who said in leaked emails that the Trump administration was "inept".
Friday, July 5, 2019
Friday, July 5, 2019
Boris Johnson can offer ‘feelgood vision’ for Britain
Boris Johnson can offer ‘feelgood vision’ for Britain
Sir Bernard Jenkin believes leadership contender Boris Johnson can make people “feel good” about being British again.
Boris Johnson: It will be a ‘stretch’ to meet police pledge
Boris Johnson: It will be a ‘stretch’ to meet police pledge
He has admitted it will be a “stretch” to meet his leadership campaign promise to boost police numbers by 20,000 within three years.
Thursday, July 4, 2019
Thursday, July 4, 2019
EU official brands Ann Widdecombe 'chief clown' of Brexit Party
EU official brands Ann Widdecombe 'chief clown' of Brexit Party
Guy Verhofstadt slammed a speech by the MEP, which compared Brexit to slaves rising up against their owners.
Priti Patel: ‘No reason why’ Johnson police pledge won’t work
Priti Patel: ‘No reason why’ Johnson police pledge won’t work
She believes Boris Johnson can successfully boost police numbers by 20,000 within three years if he becomes Prime Minister.
Boris Johnson plans £1.1bn spend to boost police numbers by 20,000
Boris Johnson plans £1.1bn spend to boost police numbers by 20,000
He pledged to boost police numbers by 20,000 in three years if he wins the leadership contest.
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Nigel Farage: 'Westminster is incapable of change'
Nigel Farage: 'Westminster is incapable of change'
The Brexit Party leader has called for an overhaul of the political system and the abolition the House of Lords.
No ballots burned in Peterborough by-election, police rule
No ballots burned in Peterborough by-election, police rule
Police investigating an allegation of the burning of ballots in the Peterborough by-election have concluded that no offences were committed.
Judges publish reasons for quashing Boris Johnson bus claim case
Judges publish reasons for quashing Boris Johnson bus claim case
Mr Johnson was facing allegations of misconduct in a public office after claiming that the UK sends £350 million a week to the EU.
Piers Corbyn: 'My brother Jeremy is not frail in any way'
Piers Corbyn: 'My brother Jeremy is not frail in any way'
The brother of Labour's Jeremy Corbyn has come to his defence, after senior civil servants claimed the politician was "too frail" to be PM.
Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Annunziata Rees-Mogg: 'I have no shame about Parliament protest'
Annunziata Rees-Mogg: 'I have no shame about Parliament protest'
The Brexit Party MEP was one of 29 who turned their backs as the EU's Ode To Joy anthem played at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
Mark Field defends leaked email branding homeless as ‘undesirables’
Mark Field defends leaked email branding homeless as ‘undesirables’
The Tory MP defended describing a homelessness charity as a "magnet for undesirables", claiming he was quoting his constituents.
Brexit Party MEPs turn backs as EU anthem plays
Brexit Party MEPs turn backs as EU anthem plays
The group of 29 MEPs turned away as the EU's 'Ode To Joy' anthem played at the European Parliament.
Iain Duncan Smith: I promise Boris Johnson has a Brexit plan
Iain Duncan Smith: I promise Boris Johnson has a Brexit plan
He said the leadership frontrunner has a “clear” plan for leaving the European Union despite a gridlocked Parliament and an unmoving EU.
Jeremy Hunt: Angela Merkel 'ready to renegotiate' Brexit
Jeremy Hunt: Angela Merkel 'ready to renegotiate' Brexit
He claimed the German chancellor is willing to look at new Brexit proposals put forward by the next Prime Minister.
Monday, July 1, 2019
Monday, July 1, 2019
Theresa May slams ‘unacceptable’ claim Corbyn 'too frail' to lead
Theresa May slams ‘unacceptable’ claim Corbyn 'too frail' to lead
Downing Street has denounced comments by senior civil servants that Jeremy Corbyn is “too frail” to be Prime Minister.
Number of threatening letters received by MPs soars since 2016
Number of threatening letters received by MPs soars since 2016
There were 101 reports of letters being sent with intent to cause distress in 2018 - more than double the 39 sent in 2016.
Liam Fox reassured by Jeremy Hunt’s £6 billion Brexit plan
Liam Fox reassured by Jeremy Hunt’s £6 billion Brexit plan
He said Jeremy Hunt’s proposed £6 billion war chest to prepare for a no-deal Brexit can give the UK credibility during EU negotiations.
Jeremy Hunt pledges £6 billion no-deal Brexit 'war chest'
Jeremy Hunt pledges £6 billion no-deal Brexit 'war chest'
The leadership hopeful said farmers should be treated like banks were during the 2008 financial crash in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Friday, June 28, 2019
Friday, June 28, 2019
Jeremy Hunt would ‘love’ to have Boris Johnson in cabinet
Jeremy Hunt would ‘love’ to have Boris Johnson in cabinet
He joked he would make rival Boris Johnson the "Secretary of State for Collective Responsibility".
Sturgeon: Next PM like choice between being hit by lorry or bus
Sturgeon: Next PM like choice between being hit by lorry or bus
She said the choice of either candidate is like “asking me if I'd prefer to be run down by a lorry or a bus”.
Jeremy Hunt: Johnson Brexit claim ‘flies in the face of reality’
Jeremy Hunt: Johnson Brexit claim ‘flies in the face of reality’
The Foreign Secretary slammed Boris Johnson’s claim that the chance of a no-deal Brexit is a “million-to-one”.
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Gerard Batten to stand for UKIP leader after leaving role weeks ago
Gerard Batten to stand for UKIP leader after leaving role weeks ago
The former UKIP leader will stand again for the position, despite leaving the role less than a month ago.
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