Politics
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Theresa May: Brexit vote was a 'great exercise in democracy'
Theresa May: Brexit vote was a 'great exercise in democracy'
The Prime Minister defended the EU referendum during a meeting in the House of Commons, claiming it was a "great exercise in democracy".
Daniel Hannan: Staying in customs union puts UK in 'worse situation than before'
Daniel Hannan: Staying in customs union puts UK in 'worse situation than before'
The Conservative MEP told Julia Hartley-Brewer that being "half in half out" of the customs union is an "appalling decision".
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney backs Theresa May’s Brexit plan
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney backs Theresa May’s Brexit plan
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has backed the Prime Minister’s EU Withdrawal Agreement and warned that a no deal Brexit would be the “worst outcome”.
Donald Trump rules out further Saudi sanctions over journalist’s death
Donald Trump rules out further Saudi sanctions over journalist’s death
President Donald Trump has said the US will not levy additional punitive measures at this time against Saudi Arabia over the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.
Patience is a virtue, says Jacob Rees-Mogg as no confidence letters fail to come in
Patience is a virtue, says Jacob Rees-Mogg as ERG fail to produce 48 letters
Jacob Rees-Mogg's efforts to oust Theresa May appear to have stalled as Tory colleagues failed to back his call for a motion of no confidence in their leader.
ID cards should be used to tighten controls on immigration, says Lord Adonis
ID cards should be used to tighten controls on immigration, says Lord Adonis
Electronic ID cards should be a “badge of citizenship” and not an “obligation” says Lord Andrew Adonis.
Spain PM vows to vote down Brexit divorce bill over Gibraltar
Spain PM vows to vote down Brexit divorce bill over Gibraltar
Spain claim there is no clarification over the future status of the handling of Gibraltar.
Government is 'paralysed' without support of the DUP, says Andrew Bridgen MP
Government is 'paralysed' without DUP support, says Andrew Bridgen MP
Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen has said the government is "paralysed" without the support of the DUP.
Businessman who told Prime Minister to axe Brexit deal says it will be 'devastating' for UK
Businessman who told PM to axe Brexit deal says it will be 'devastating' for UK
A businessman who asked Theresa May to "think again" about her Brexit deal at the annual CBI conference yesterday, has claimed it will be "devastating" for the UK.
Corbyn should 'throw down the gauntlet' and try to force an election, says Sir Vince Cable
Sir Vince: Corbyn should 'throw down gauntlet' and force an election
The Liberal Democrat leader said Jeremy Corbyn should "throw down the gauntlet" and "see where he stands".
Monday, November 19, 2018
Monday, November 19, 2018
Labour’s Keir Starmer sets out plans to block no deal Brexit
Labour’s Keir Starmer sets out plans to block no deal Brexit
Labour could try to bring down the Government in an effort to block a no-deal Brexit, Sir Keir Starmer has said.
Pupils from Northern Ireland schools walkout calling for second EU vote
Pupils from Northern Ireland schools walkout calling for second EU vote
Hundreds of children from four schools in Northern Ireland have walked out of their classes to call for a referendum on the final Brexit deal.
MPs react to water cannons sold at £300k loss
MPs react to water cannons sold at £300k loss
Members of Parliament have taken to social media over the news that Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has sold water cannons bought when Boris Johnson was in the position for a £300k loss.
Ann Widdecombe: Women should not embrace the 'cult of victimhood'
Ann Widdecombe: Women should not embrace the 'cult of victimhood'
The former politician clashed with Badass Women's Hour host Harriet Minter over whether there should be a quota for the number of women in Parliament.
Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP: Theresa May's Brexit deal is 'unacceptable'
Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP: Theresa May's Brexit deal is 'unacceptable'
The former Parliamentary private secretary has called Theresa May’s withdrawal bill “unacceptable", claiming it "won't pass through Parliament".
Theresa May: 'Let no one be in any doubt, I am determined to deliver Brexit'
Theresa May: 'Let no one be in any doubt, I am determined to deliver Brexit'
In a speech at the CBI conference in London the Prime Minister said she was "determined" to deliver Brexit, as speculation mounts over whether she will face a leadership challenge.
Brexit deal is the most 'expensive fudge in the history of the world', claims Stephen Kinnock MP
Stephen Kinnock MP: Brexit deal is the most 'expensive fudge' in world history
The Labour MP claimed Theresa May's draft Brexit deal is a "truck-load of fudge" during an appearance on the breakfast show.
Brexit transition period could be extended until 2022, says Michel Barnier
Michel Barnier: Brexit transition period could be extended until 2022
The Chief Brexit Negotiator is said to have proposed the extension in order to give more time for Britain to strike a full trade deal.
Grant Shapps MP addresses his viral 'mug collection' tweet
Grant Shapps MP addresses his viral 'mug collection' tweet
Grant Shapps told Julia Hartley-Brewer his mug collection "brightened" his experience of reading the draft Brexit withdrawal agreement, after a posed photo of the MP surrounded by the colourful drinking vessels went viral.
Michael Gove could lead Brexit if Theresa May 'went under a bus', says Lord Digby Jones
Gove could lead Brexit if Theresa May 'went under a bus', says Lord Digby Jones
If the Prime Minister "went under a bus", Michael Gove could be the leader the UK needs, Lord Digby Jones has claimed.
House of Lords must axe 200 peers, urge MPs
House of Lords must axe 200 peers, urge MPs
A group of MPs have called for the House of Lords to axe 200 peers, claiming it is no longer functioning effectively.
Dominic Grieve MP: It is 'impossible to believe' that Dominic Raab was surprised by draft Brexit deal
Dominic Grieve: It's 'impossible' that Dominic Raab was surprised by Brexit deal
Conservative MP Dominic Grieve has said he finds it "impossible" that the former Brexit secretary, Dominic Raab, did not know "the sort of direction" negotiations with the EU were travelling in.
Saturday, November 17, 2018
Saturday, November 17, 2018
Cabinet Ministers in plan to change Theresa May's Brexit deal
Cabinet Ministers in plan to change Theresa May's Brexit deal
Five Cabinet Ministers are reportedly planning to try and persuade the Prime Minister to change her Brexit deal.
Friday, November 16, 2018
Friday, November 16, 2018
Which MPs have called for a no confidence vote against Theresa May?
Which MPs have called for a no confidence vote against Theresa May?
The threat of a no-confidence vote has been hanging over the Prime Minister since she revealed her proposed EU Withdrawal Agreement.
Gerard Batten: The EU ‘are laughing at us’ after seven resign over Theresa May's deal
Gerard Batten: The EU ‘are laughing at us’
UKIP leader Gerard Batten has said that the European Union is “laughing at us” after Theresa May published her proposed EU Withdrawal Agreement.
Stephen Barclay promoted to Brexit Secretary after Dominic Raab resigns over May's EU agreement
Stephen Barclay promoted to Brexit Secretary
Leave-supporting Stephen Barclay has been promoted to Brexit Secretary from a ministerial role in the Department for Health.
Baroness Jenny Jones: Peers defending Lord Lester 'denigrated' the victim accusing the peer of sexual harassment
Baroness Jenny Jones: Peers defending Lord Lester 'denigrated' the victim
Green Party peer Baroness Jenny Jones has said that Peers who voted against the immediate suspension of a Lord accused of sexual harassment "denigrated" the victim.
Amber Rudd returns to Cabinet as Work and Pensions Secretary
Amber Rudd returns to Cabinet as Work and Pensions Secretary
Former Home Secretary Amber Rudd is set to return to the Cabinet as Work and Pensions Secretary, following the resignation of Esther McVey from the role.
Andrew Bridgen MP: Theresa May is hanging onto her deal like a 'political lifebelt'
Andrew Bridgen MP: May is hanging to her deal like a 'political lifebelt'
The Brexiteer MP Andrew Bridgen has said that the Prime Minister is clinging to her deal “like a political lifebelt” but that it will “drag her down”.
Andrea Jenkyns: 'I'll be surprised if May won vote of no confidence'
Andrea Jenkyns: 'I'll be surprised if May won vote of no confidence'
The MP has also claimed that a current government minister will be submitting a letter of no confidence.
Michael Gove: 'I absolutely do have confidence in the Prime Minister'
Michael Gove: 'I absolutely do have confidence in the Prime Minister'
He had been rumoured to be considering his resignation after fellow Cabinet members Dominic Raab and Esther McVey resigned on Thursday.
Brexit withdrawal fallout: What could happen today?
Brexit withdrawal fallout: What could happen today?
Reports suggest we could see a vote of no confidence in Theresa May.
Nadine Dorries: Theresa May too 'incompetent' to negotiate a better Brexit deal
Nadine Dorries: Theresa May too 'incompetent' to negotiate a better Brexit deal
The MP for Mid Bedfordshire submitted a vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister a few weeks ago.
What is in Theresa May’s EU Withdrawal Agreement?
What is in Theresa May’s EU Withdrawal Agreement?
Prime Minister Theresa May’s proposed EU Withdrawal Agreement was published on Wednesday night following the announcement that the Cabinet had approved the draft.
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Nigel Farage’s comments branded as ‘pub chat’ by former SNP MP
Nigel Farage’s comments branded as ‘pub chat’ by former SNP MP
Nigel Farage described the Prime Minister’s proposed EU Withdrawal Agreement as trying to “opt back into” the European Union, adding that it was a “betrayal” - but Mr Farage's comments where called "pub chat" by former SNP MP John Nicolson.
Everything you need to know from Theresa May’s conference: From a second EU vote to her cricket hero
Everything you need to know from Theresa May’s conference
Here are the main points from her speech, from whether she will fight a no confidence vote to who was her cricket hero. A round up of the highs and lows of Mrs May’s conference following a turbulent day at Parliament.
Katie Perrior: There was always going to be ‘bloodshed’ over the final Brexit deal
Katie Perrior: There was always going to be ‘bloodshed’ over the final EU deal
Former Communications Director for Downing Street, Katie Perrior has said that Parliament knew that when it came to the final deal “there would be some bloodshed”.
George Galloway: Jeremy Corbyn has played a 'blinder' during Brexit negotiations
George Galloway: Jeremy Corbyn has played a 'blinder' during Brexit negotiations
The talkRADIO host calls Theresa May's deal "the worst divorce deal in history."
Pound Sterling falls after key Brexit ministerial resignations
Pound Sterling falls after key Brexit ministerial resignations
The pound sterling has fallen after shock ministerial resignations from Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab and Work and Pensions Secretary Esther McVey over the Prime Minister’s Brexit agreement.
Alastair Campbell: 'Theresa May is not the problem, Brexit is the problem'
Alastair Campbell: 'Theresa May is not the problem, Brexit is the problem'
Tony Blair's former director of communications has called for a People's Vote on Brexit, claiming there are "no winners" if the UK leaves the European Union.
Jacob Rees-Mogg hands in letter of no confidence against Theresa May
Jacob Rees-Mogg hands in letter of no confidence against Theresa May
The Brexiteer MP Jacob Rees-Mogg has handed in a letter of no confidence against Theresa May following the publication of her EU Withdrawal agreement on Wednesday night.
EU in 'no rush' to do trade deal with the UK, says Iain Duncan-Smith
EU in 'no rush' to do trade deal with the UK, says Iain Duncan-Smith
The former Conservative leader has said the UK will be trapped by May's withdrawal agreement.
Matt Hancock: Alternatives to Prime Minister's Brexit deal are 'ugly'
Matt Hancock: Alternatives to Prime Minister's Brexit deal are 'ugly'
The health secretary has defended Theresa May's Brexit deal, claiming that the alternatives of a second referendum or no-deal Brexit were "both ugly" options.
Andrew Bridgen: Theresa May should be 'removed' and replaced with a 'Brexiteer'
Andrew Bridgen: Theresa May should be 'removed' and replaced with a 'Brexiteer'
Andrew Bridgen expects there to be a vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister.
Resignation watch: Who has resigned over the Brexit deal?
Resignation watch: Who has resigned over the Brexit deal?
Live updates on who has resigned over the draft Brexit withdrawal agreement.
Esther McVey becomes third minister to resign over May's Brexit deal
Esther McVey becomes third minister to resign over May's Brexit deal
Esther McVey has resigned from her role as work and pensions secretary, claiming she could not "look constituents in the eye" if she voted for it.
Irish Prime Minister praises Theresa May for 'honouring promise' to avoid hard border with Brexit deal
Irish PM praises Theresa May for 'honouring promise' to avoid hard border
Leo Varadkar has praised the Prime Minister for "honouring" her promise to avoid a hard border in Ireland with the draft withdrawal agreement.
Brexit secretary Dominic Raab resigns over 'very real threat' to UK's integrity
Brexit secretary Dominic Raab resigns over 'very real threat' to UK's integrity
Dominic Raab has resigned as Brexit secretary, claiming the withdrawal agreement posed a "very real threat" to the integrity of the UK.
Theresa May's Brexit deal 'will result in a Corbyn government', says Peter Bone MP
Theresa May's Brexit deal 'will result in a Corbyn government', says Peter Bone
Conservative MP Peter Bone has slated Theresa May's Brexit deal, claiming it is "Brexit in name only", and claimed it could result in a "Corbyn government".
Northern Ireland Minister resigns over 'halfway house' Brexit deal
Northern Ireland Minister resigns over 'halfway house' Brexit deal
Shailesh Vara has quit as Northern Ireland Minister, saying he cannot support Theresa May's Brexit agreement.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Cabinet backs Theresa May's Brexit agreement
Cabinet backs Theresa May's Brexit agreement
In a statement outside 10 Downing Street after a five-hour Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Theresa May said that Cabinet has agreed the draft Brexit withdrawal agreement.
Theresa May fights to get Cabinet to back her Brexit plans in five hour long meeting
Theresa May fights to get Cabinet to back her Brexit plans in five hour meeting
Theresa May was fighting to get senior ministers on board with her Brexit plans as a Cabinet meeting to approve a draft withdrawal agreement dragged on well beyond its expected time.
Government U-turns on betting machine stakes after MPs revolt
Government U-turns on betting machine stakes after MPs revolt
The Government has U-turned over plans to delay a cut to the maximum stake on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals, after a revolt that saw a minister resign.
Conservative MP turns on Theresa May during Prime Minister's Questions
Conservative MP turns on Theresa May during Prime Minister's Questions
Peter Bone turned on the Prime Minister during a meeting in Parliament, suggesting she would lose the support of "many Conservative MPs" with her Brexit plan.
People 'moaning' about Brexit deal need to 'calm down', says Paul Scully MP
People 'moaning' about Brexit deal need to 'calm down', says Paul Scully MP
People complaining about a Brexit deal need to “calm down” and “read the details” once it is published, Conservative MP Paul Scully has said.
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