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Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Dominic Grieve: 'Take Brexit deal to a public vote - with option of remain'
Dominic Grieve: 'Take Brexit deal to a public vote - with option of remain'
The Conservative MP called for Theresa May's deal to be voted on by the public to break the Brexit "logjam".
Monday, March 18, 2019
Monday, March 18, 2019
Speaker John Bercow rules out another Brexit vote without ‘substantial’ change
Speaker John Bercow rules out another Brexit vote without ‘substantial’ change
House of Commons Speaker John Bercow has ruled out another vote on Theresa May's Brexit withdrawal agreement if the motion is substantially the same as last time.
Disgraced MP posts video maintaining innocence
Disgraced MP posts video maintaining innocence
Fiona Onasanya has posted a video online maintaining her innocence, after serving one month in jail for perverting the course of justice.
Farage's Brexit march was never 'about the numbers'
Farage's Brexit march was never 'about the numbers'
Leave Means Leave co-chair Richard Tice has dismissed criticism of the number of marchers that turned up to the 270-mile 'Brexit betrayal' event led by Nigel Farage.
Esther McVey: Majority of MPs trying to 'frustrate Brexit'
Esther McVey: Majority of MPs trying to 'frustrate Brexit'
The MP said she would vote in favour of Theresa May's deal this week, and appeared on the breakfast show to discuss why.
Sir Vince Cable: 'Thoroughly bad' Brexit deal won't get our support
Sir Vince Cable: 'Thoroughly bad' Brexit deal won't get our support
The Liberal Democrat leader said his party will vote against Theresa May's Brexit deal this week, and "won't change" their minds.
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Nick Boles quits local Tory Party in Brexit row
Nick Boles quits local Tory Party in Brexit row
The Conservative MP has left his local Conservative association after a rift over his stance on a no-deal Brexit.
Nigel Farage begins 200 mile 'Brexit betrayal' march
Nigel Farage begins 200 mile 'Brexit betrayal' march
The 14-day march has kicked off in Sunderland and will finish in Westminster.
Friday, March 15, 2019
Friday, March 15, 2019
David Steel’s ‘shocking testimony’ is a 'tragedy' for abuse victims
David Steel’s ‘shocking testimony’ is a 'tragedy' for abuse victims
David Steel’s failure to recognise he should have acted on child sexual abuse allegations about Cyril Smith is a ‘tragedy’ according to the director of a child sexual abuse charity.
Owen Paterson: MPs 'idiotic' for voting to delay Brexit
Owen Paterson: MPs 'idiotic' for voting to delay Brexit
The Conservative MP said he thought it was "idiotic" for politicians to support a government motion to extend Article 50.
World leaders show support for Christchurch victims
World leaders show support for Christchurch victims
Theresa May and Donald Trump have led world leaders in condemning the Christchurch terror attack.
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Thursday, March 14, 2019
MP admits his GPS knife idea 'probably s**t'
MP admits his GPS knife idea 'probably s**t'
The Conservative MP who suggested that all knives should be equipped with GPS trackers to combat knife crime has admitted it was “probably a s**t idea".
Savile child abuse claims 'sent to Honours Committee in 1998'
Savile child abuse claims 'sent to Honours Committee in 1998'
The Honours Committee received anonymous allegations of child sexual abuse against Jimmy Savile in 1998, an inquiry has heard.
Tim Farron: Second referendum 'least messy' way of solving Brexit
Tim Farron: Second referendum 'least messy' way of solving Brexit
The former Lib Dem leader said the question of leave or remain was too "vague", and a second referendum was needed to move forward.
Knife offences hit highest level in a decade
Knife offences hit highest level in a decade
The number of criminals caught with knives or dangerous weapons has hit its highest level in nearly a decade, according to official figures.
MPs back Brexit delay
MPs back Brexit delay
A total of 412 MPs have voted to delay Brexit, with just 202 voting against it.
Gavin Williamson confirms MoD will support Bloody Sunday soldier
Gavin Williamson confirms MoD will support Bloody Sunday soldier
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has confirmed the Ministry of Defence would support a British soldier facing murder charges from 1972.
John Mann tells fellow MPs to ‘get on with it and vote deal through’
John Mann tells fellow MPs to ‘get on with it and vote deal through’
Labour MP John Mann has called on his fellow MPs to vote for the Prime Minister’s deal and “let the people get on with their lives”.
Mark Francois MP on Parliament: ‘I have seen better run Parish councils'
Mark Francois MP on Parliament: ‘I have seen better run Parish councils'
Mark Francois from the European Research Group has said that he has seen “better run Parish councils” than what he saw in the House of Commons this week.
Donald Tusk to ask EU leaders to be open to long Brexit extension
Donald Tusk to ask EU leaders to be open to long Brexit extension
The European Council president has said he would appeal to EU leaders to be open to the option of a long extension on Brexit.
Owen Smith: ‘My fear is that Brexit will pass’
Owen Smith: ‘My fear is that Brexit will pass’
Labour MP Owen Smith has said that he thinks Brexiteers like talkRADIO’s Julia Hartley-Brewer will “win and Brexit will pass”.
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Johnson’s ‘spaffed’ comment an ‘affront to victims’, says NSPCC
Johnson’s ‘spaffed’ comment an ‘affront to victims’, says NSPCC
Boris Johnson has been urged to apologise to child abuse victims after claiming police funding is being “spaffed up the wall” investigating historic allegations.
Spending windfall 'not a bribe' says Treasury minister
Spending windfall 'not a bribe' says Treasury minister
Treasury minister John Glen has denied the Chancellor is attempting to bribe MPs into voting for a Brexit deal.
Dominic Grieve: ‘Substantial majority’ will vote against no-deal
Dominic Grieve: ‘Substantial majority’ will vote against no-deal
Former attorney general Dominic Grieve has said he expects the motion ruling out no-deal to pass with a “substantial majority” tonight.
Policeman who told Tommy Robinson to leave pub 'did not know who he was'
Policeman who told Tommy Robinson to leave pub 'did not know who he was'
A police officer who moved Tommy Robinson on from a pub has told a court he did not know who he was at the time.
EU 'complicit' in Croatian human rights abuse, report claims
EU 'complicit' in Croatian human rights abuse, report claims
EU leaders are "complicit" in human rights abuses committed by Croatia police, according to an Amnesty International report.
May’s deal ‘is going to come back’ according to Open Europe director
May’s deal ‘is going to come back’ according to Open Europe director
Michael Gove’s former advisor Henry Newman has said the Prime Minister could still convince MPs to back her Brexit deal.
5 key announcements from the Spring statement
5 key announcements from the Spring statement
From supercomputers to knife crime funding, here are the key announcements in the chancellor's Spring statement.
PMQs: May insists UK will leave with a 'good deal' on March 29
PMQs: May insists UK will leave with a 'good deal' on March 29
The Prime Minister told MPs she still believes the UK can leave with a “good deal” on the 29 March.
MPs reject no-deal under any circumstance
MPs reject no-deal under any circumstance
MPs have voted to rule out a no-deal Brexit under any circumstance in a major defeat for Theresa May.
Boris Johnson: Police funding 'spaffed up the wall' investigating historic sex abuse
Boris Johnson: Funding 'spaffed up the wall' investigating historic sex abuse
The former cabinet minister claimed looking into historic child sex abuse cases had wasted an "awful lot" of police funding.
Jacob Rees-Mogg: Remainers would ask for third referendum if they lost again
Jacob Rees-Mogg: Remainers would ask for third referendum if they lost again
The Conservative politician said a second referendum would not be a "solution" to Brexit.
'Deeply unfair' to criticise Theresa May for handling of Brexit
'Deeply unfair' to criticise Theresa May for handling of Brexit
Deputy Conservative chair James Cleverly has said the Prime Minister "inherited" Brexit, and should therefore not be blamed for her handling of it.
Nigel Farage: No-deal Brexit is an 'act of liberation'
Nigel Farage: No-deal Brexit is an 'act of liberation'
The former UKIP leader has called for politicians to "grasp" the prospect of a no-deal Brexit, claiming it would be an "act of liberation" for the UK.
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
What is the 'Star Chamber'?
What is the 'Star Chamber'?
Mentions of the 'Star Chamber' have been banded about in the world of politics this week - but what is it?
'Deep regret' that police not told child sex abuse claim about senior MP
'Deep regret' that police not told child sex abuse claim about senior MP
Margaret Thatcher has been accused of protecting a Conservative MP under suspicion of child abuse, according to disclosed MI5 files.
Brexiteers didn't have 'courage' to tell voters of Brexit consequences
Brexiteers didn't have 'courage' to tell voters of Brexit consequences
Stephen Gethins MP has accused Brexit-backing politicians of not having the "courage" to tell voters what Brexit would mean for the UK.
Theresa May's Brexit deal rejected
Theresa May's Brexit deal rejected
Theresa May's Brexit deal has been defeated by a majority of 149 votes.
Pro-EU activists set up satirical 'March to Leave' website to mock Nigel Farage
Pro-EU activists set up satirical 'March to Leave' website to mock Nigel Farage
Anti-Brexit group Led By Donkeys has created a rival website for the ‘March to Leave’ – which encourages Brexiteers to march from Sunderland to London in support of Brexit.
Labour must restore 'tolerance' or face split, warns Tom Watson
Labour must restore 'tolerance' or face split, warns Tom Watson
Labour deputy leader Tom Watson has said the party must restore “pluralism and tolerance” or risk the biggest schism in its history.
Brexit Secretary admits changes do not prevent indefinite backstop
Brexit Secretary admits changes do not prevent indefinite backstop
Brexit secretary Stephen Barclay has admitted that the UK could remain indefinitely within the backstop despite the changes secured to the withdrawal agreement.
Geoffrey Cox: May's deal could leave us trapped in backstop
Geoffrey Cox: May's deal could leave us trapped in backstop
Theresa May's last-minute Brexit agreements "reduce the risk" that the UK could be trapped indefinitely in the backstop, but do not remove it altogether, the Attorney General has told the House of Commons.
Kate Hoey: 'Ridiculous' for vote to go ahead tonight
Kate Hoey: 'Ridiculous' for vote to go ahead tonight
Labour leaver Kate Hoey has said it is “ridiculous” MPs must vote on the withdrawal agreement tonight after having less than 24 hours to scrutinise the changes secured by the Prime Minister.
David Davis: Theresa May’s deal will deliver Brexit if it has legal force
David Davis: Theresa May’s deal will deliver Brexit if it has legal force
The former Brexit secretary has said that Theresa May’s Brexit deal will deliver Brexit after she insisted that she has secured legally binding changes to her withdrawal agreement.
May urges MPs to back Brexit deal after securing ‘legally binding’ changes
May urges MPs to back Brexit deal after securing ‘legally binding’ changes
The Prime Minister has insisted that she has secured “legally binding” changes to the Brexit deal which ensure the Irish backstop cannot be permanent.
Monday, March 11, 2019
Monday, March 11, 2019
Brexit minister: Meaningful Vote will be held tomorrow
Brexit minister: Meaningful Vote will be held tomorrow
The government will hold the so-called "meaningful vote" tomorrow, according to junior Brexit minister Robin Walker.
Dawn Butler: ‘We have to have compassion’ for ISIS children
Dawn Butler: ‘We have to have compassion’ for ISIS children
Labour frontbencher Dawn Butler has accused Sajid Javid’s of using so-called ‘ISIS brides’ as “pawns” in his bid to become Conservative leader.
Lord Adonis: Theresa May’s deal is ‘£39bn for a load of junk’
Lord Adonis: Theresa May’s deal is ‘£39bn for a load of junk’
Lord Andrew Adonis has described the prime minister’s Brexit deal as “£39billion for a load of junk” as MPs are set to vote on her withdrawal agreement on Tuesday.
Theresa May fights to save Brexit deal amid warnings of defeat
Theresa May fights to save Brexit deal amid warnings of defeat
Theresa May is battling to save her Brexit strategy amid warnings that she is heading for another crushing defeat in Tuesday's crunch Commons vote.
Friday, March 8, 2019
Friday, March 8, 2019
Theresa May: 'No one knows' what will happen if my deal is rejected
Theresa May: 'No one knows' what will happen if my deal is rejected
The Prime Minister has admitted that "no one knows" what will happen if her Brexit plan is defeated in the House of Commons next week.
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Postman 'threatened with knife' on north London estate
Postman 'threatened with knife' on north London estate
Postmen have stopped delivering mail to a north London estate out of fear out being stabbed.
May ‘powerless’ to control Remain backbenchers
May ‘powerless’ to control Remain backbenchers
Dominic Raab’s former special adviser has warned that remain backbenchers are undermining the government’s Brexit negotiating position my holding meeting with European politicians.
Labour may face statutory investigation over antisemitism
Labour may face statutory investigation over antisemitism
The Labour Party may face an investigation by the nation’s equalities watchdog over complaints about antisemitism within the party.
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Margaret Thatcher 'inspired a generation of young women'
Margaret Thatcher 'inspired a generation of young women'
Labour MP Rachel Reeves has revealed she was inspired to get into politics by the late Margaret Thatcher.
Extending Article 50 could mean leaving EU on ‘better terms’
Extending Article 50 could mean leaving EU on ‘better terms’
Daniel Hannan has said that extending Article 50 could mean leaving the European Union on “better terms” than if the UK went ahead with Brexit this year, despite not agreeing a withdrawal agreement.
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