Politics
Monday, July 30, 2018
Monday, July 30, 2018
'Don't let Corbyn mug you off' says Conservatives' Love Island-themed promotion
'Don't let Corbyn mug you off' says Conservatives' Love Island-themed promotion
The Conservative Party is giving away water bottles modelled on the popular personalised bottles seen on Love Island
Sajid Javid 'does not support the death penalty' amid 'Beatles' terror case
Sajid Javid 'does not support the death penalty' amid 'Beatles' terror case
Mr Javid faced intense criticism after agreeing to share intelligence with the US without seeking guarantees Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh would not face execution.
Poll suggests growing support for second Brexit referendum
Poll suggests growing support for second Brexit referendum
YouGov has suggested that 42% of the public would back a second referendum, whereas 40% would oppose it.
Alastair Campbell brands Corbyn a Brexiteer and says being in the Labour party is 'difficult'
Alastair Campbell: Corbyn 'a Brexiteer' and being in Labour party is 'difficult'
Alastair Campbell says he has no plans to leave the Labour party but that current conditions, and Corbyn's stance on Brexit, make it 'difficult'
Armed forces may help deliver food, fuel and medicine if no-deal Brexit causes shortages
Armed forces may help deliver food and medicine if Brexit causes shortages
The army is reportedly on standby to help deliver goods around the UK if delays at ports cause shortages in the event of a no-deal Brexit
Friday, July 27, 2018
Friday, July 27, 2018
Vote Leave Whistleblower calls BBC “disgraceful” over Darren Grimes crowdfunder report
Vote Leave Whistleblower calls BBC “disgraceful” over Darren Grimes report
Shahmir Sanni, who raised concerns over Vote Leaves spending during the Brexit referendum, has criticised the BBC
Westminster Whispers: The Prime Minister may be on holiday, but she shouldn't relax
Westminster Whispers: The PM may be on holiday, but she shouldn't relax
Theresa May is taking her customary two breaks this summer as parliament goes into recess, but Brexit will be on her mind, says Ross Kempsell
Kate Hoey to Mike Graham: Britain will 'leave the way it wanted to'
Kate Hoey to Mike Graham: Britain will 'leave the way it wanted to'
The Labour MP has said that the government is not heading to a soft Brexit.
Claims football given to Trump was bugged 'over exaggerated', says security expert
Claims football given to Trump was bugged 'exaggerated', says security expert
Will Geddes tells James Whale that the story has been "over exaggerated".
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Thursday, July 26, 2018
George Galloway: Assange’s extradition will be the ‘most acute crisis’ the UK will ever face
Galloway: Assange’s extradition will be the ‘most acute crisis’ the UK will face
Reports suggest the Wikileaks founder could be expelled from the Ecuadorian embassy, leading to his arrest.
Boris Johnson held talks with Steve Bannon, reports suggest
Boris Johnson held talks with Steve Bannon, reports suggest
It's alleged that the former chief adviser to Trump has been urging Johnson to challenge for Tory leadership.
Trump tweets that he'd like a ‘free market’ arrangement with Europe
Trump tweets that he'd like a ‘free market’ arrangement with Europe
The tweet came before the US President and the European Commission President agreed to work towards "zero tariffs" and "zero subsidies" on non-car goods.
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Brexit activist Darren Grimes crowdfunding to fight 'biased' Electoral Commission ruling
Brexit activist Darren Grimes crowdfunding to fight Electoral Commission ruling
Darren Grimes, who formed pro-Brexit youth group BeLeave, was fined £20,000 by the Electoral Commission
No-deal Brexit could make it illegal to pay pensioners living in the EU
No-deal Brexit could make it illegal to pay pensioners living in the EU
The Association of British Insurers have warned MPs of the complications of a no-deal Brexit.
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Vince Cable tells Mike Graham that Sajid Javid has got the jihadi Beatles case ‘wrong’
Cable tells Mike Graham that Sajid Javid has got the jihadi Beatles case ‘wrong'
It was reported on Monday that Sajid Javid said the UK would not demand a death penalty assurance in this particular case.
Monday, July 23, 2018
Monday, July 23, 2018
Dan Hodges to George Galloway: ‘The politicians have blown Brexit’
Dan Hodges to George Galloway: ‘The politicians have blown Brexit’
The Mail On Sunday commentator has called for a second referendum on he final Brexit deal.
Trump and Rouhani clash with angry threats
Trump and Rouhani clash with angry threats
The comments from the US and Iranian presidents come amid increased tensions between the nations.
Friday, July 20, 2018
Friday, July 20, 2018
Vince Cable tells James Whale it was 'the wrong call' to miss Brexit vote
Vince Cable tells James Whale it was 'the wrong call' to miss Brexit vote
The The Liberal Democrat leader, along with fellow MP Tim Farron, were criticised for not showing up to vote on the Prime Minister's new Brexit White Paper.
Leo Varadkar 'wrong' to suggest British aircrafts would be banned over Ireland
Leo Varadkar 'wrong' to suggest British aircrafts would be banned over Ireland
So-called "overflight rights" are guaranteed by international treaties rather than EU membership, a Number 10 spokeswoman said
Donald Trump invites Vladimir Putin to Washington
Donald Trump invites Vladimir Putin to Washington
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said John Bolton would be making the invitation following Mr Trump's meeting with the Russian president earlier this week in Finland.
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Lord Digby Jones: 'The remain camp has destroyed the will of the British people'
Lord Digby Jones: 'The remain camp has destroyed the will of the British people'
The former Director General of the CBI and current Lord, joined the Julia Hartley-Brewer show on talkRADIO in reaction to Boris Johnson’s resignation speech
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Boris Johnson calls Chequers Brexit plan 'miserable permanent limbo'
Boris Johnson calls Chequers Brexit plan 'miserable permanent limbo'
The former Foreign Secretary addressed the House of Commons to explain his reasons for resigning as Foreign Secretary
James Whale on Brexiteers: 'You couldn't tell the truth if your life depended on it!'
James Whale: Brexiteers 'couldn't tell the truth if life depended on it!'
James Whale clashed with pro-Brexit Labour councillor Brendan Chilton and hung up on him
Labour MP John Woodcock quits the party
Labour MP John Woodcock quits the party
In his resignation letter, Barrow and Furness MP John Woodcock said Mr Corbyn would pose a "clear risk to UK national security as prime minister".
Julia Hartley-Brewer: Jewish Chronicle Editor criticises Labour's anti-semitism code
Julia Hartley-Brewer: Jewish Chronicle Editor criticises Labour's anti-semitism
Stephen Pollard joins Julia to discuss Labour's new anti-semitism code.
Republicans Overseas to Julia Hartley-Brewer: 'Trump has a habit of misspeaking'
Republicans Overseas to Julia Hartley-Brewer: 'Trump has a habit of misspeaking'
The US President now accepts that Russia had involvement in the 2016 election.
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Alastair Campbell: 'EU referendum was won by criminality - there must be an investigation'
Alastair Campbell: 'EU referendum was won by criminality'
Former Downing Street press secretary Alastair Campbell tells Eamonn Holmes that Vote Leave should face a criminal probe
Darren Jones MP tells Jamie East: 'Punishment for Vote Leave isn't strong enough'
Darren Jones MP to Jamie East: 'Punishment for Vote Leave isn't strong enough'
Darren Jones MP told Jamie East that the penalties imposed by the Electoral Commission are not severe enough
Does Vote Leave's fine undermine Brexit? Lord Adonis and Stewart Jackson debate
Does Vote Leave's fine undermine Brexit? Lord Adonis and Stewart Jackson debate
Remainer Lord Adonis and Brexiteer Stewart Jackson give their views on Vote Leave being fined by the Electoral Commission
MPs to vote on starting summer holiday early
MPs to vote on starting summer holiday early
But the Prime Minister, whose Government has tabled a motion calling for the current parliamentary session to be cut short, has been accused of "running scared" amid Brexit turmoil.
Trump labelled 'weak' after questioning US intelligence service during Russia summit
Trump labelled 'weak' after questioning US intelligence service during summit
The reaction in the United States was immediate and visceral among fellow Republicans and usual Trump critics.
'Two thirds of net migration to the UK was non-EU', says Migration Watch
'Two thirds of net migration to the UK was non-EU', says Migration Watch
It comes as the official figures show a drop in net migration from the EU.
Brexit campaign group Vote Leave 'broke electoral law'
Brexit campaign group Vote Leave 'broke electoral law'
It means Vote Leave exceeded its legal spending limit of £7 million by almost £500,000, the statement added.
Monday, July 16, 2018
Monday, July 16, 2018
Trump and Putin deny allegations of Russian interference in 2016 US election
Trump and Putin deny allegations of Russian interference in 2016 US election
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin presented a united front to deny allegations of Russian collusion in the 2016 US election
Trump and Putin meet to discuss 'trade, missiles and China'
Trump and Putin meet to discuss 'trade, missiles and China'
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin's meeting in Helsinki is expected to cover multiple issues - except the allegations of Russian interference in the US election
Brexit wars: Justine Greening calls for second referendum, Robert Halfon calls the idea 'bonkers'
Brexit wars: Second referendum would be 'bonkers' says Robert Halfon
Justine Greening has called for a second referendum on what kind of Brexit the UK should pursue, but Robert Halfon and Jacob Rees-Mogg say another vote is a Remainer tactic
Jacob Rees-Mogg: A no-deal Brexit 'is nothing to be fearful about'
Jacob Rees-Mogg: A no-deal Brexit 'is nothing to be fearful about'
Eurosceptic MP Jacob Rees-Mogg says a no-deal Brexit would save the UK money, and it could happen if Theresa May's policy doesn't garner support
Julia Hartley-Brewer: 'PM has failed on Brexit negotiations - I'd like to see Trump handle them!'
Julia Hartley-Brewer: 'PM has failed - I'd like to see Trump handle Brexit!'
As MPs prepare to vote on Commons amendments to the Chequers bill, Julia Hartley-Brewer said the PM's plan was a 'failure' and joked she would have liked to have seen Trump's take on Brexit
Friday, July 13, 2018
Friday, July 13, 2018
Who was that lone Trump supporter among the protesters?
Who was that lone Trump supporter among the protesters?
Augustine Obodo, Founder of Friends Of Trump UK, was at Parliament Square to watch the giant Trump Baby take flight.
Trump: Theresa May doing a 'terrific job' on Brexit
Trump: Theresa May doing a 'terrific job' on Brexit
The US President was quick to praise the Prime Minister after criticising her Brexit White Paper in The Sun.
James Whale on Brexit white paper: 'We're being led by a bunch of morons!'
James Whale on Brexit white paper: 'We're being led by a bunch of morons!'
talkRADIO presenter James Whale was unimpressed by the Brexit proposals put together at Chequers
Trump's Brexit intervention is perfectly reasonable, says Jacob Rees-Mogg
Trump's Brexit intervention is perfectly reasonable, says Jacob Rees-Mogg
Responding to Mr Trump's comments the chairman of the European Research Group of Eurosceptic Tories insisted the intervention was not the same as his predecessor's.
Journalist who interviewed Trump tells Mike Graham: 'He's a long term enemy of the EU'
Journalist who interviewed Trump: 'He's a long term enemy of the EU'
Tom Newton Dunn, the political editor of the Sun, said Donald Trump sees the UK's future as 'closer to America'
300 officers running on two hours sleep for Trump visit, says Police Federation
300 officers running on two hours sleep for Trump visit, says Police Federation
It was reported on Thursday that around 300 officers were being housed in gymnasiums in preparations for Donald Trump's first UK visit.
Theresa May must 'make a decision' on trade, Republican spokesperson tells Julia-Hartley Brewer
Theresa May must 'make a decision' on trade, Republican spokesperson says
The chair of Republicans Overseas UK told Julia Hartley-Brewer that Donald Trump's scathing remarks on Brexit put 'pressure' on the PM
Sadiq Khan has done a 'terrible job' on terrorism, says Donald Trump
Sadiq Khan has done a 'terrible job' on terrorism, says Donald Trump
Sadiq Khan said Donald Trump should 'explain' his comments
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Caroline Lucas: Theresa May too weak for negotiations with Trump
Caroline Lucas: Theresa May too weak for negotiations with Trump
The MP for Brighton Pavillion has suggested the Prime Minister isn’t in a strong enough position to negotiate a trade deal since the aftermath of her Chequers Brexit policy.
Brexit Central: Government 'lying to MPs' over Brexit deal
Brexit Central: Government 'lying to MPs' over Brexit deal
Theresa May’s White Paper was published on Thursday outlining Britain’s plan for leaving the European Union.
Trump Baby blimp denied permission to fly at Turnberry golf course
Trump Baby blimp denied permission to fly at Turnberry golf course
Campaigners plan to transport the 20ft high caricature blimp north of the border after flying it over central London as Donald Trump begins his visit to the UK.
Vote Leave should face criminal investigation for overspending, says Labour MP
Vote Leave should face criminal investigation for overspending, says Labour MP
If the Electoral Commission finds that the Vote Leave campaign went over its spending limit, police should become involved, said Ben Bradshaw
Donald Trump: Visit sees largest police operations since 2011 UK riots
Donald Trump: Visit sees largest police operations since 2011 UK riots
The US President’s first trip to Britain has seen nearly every police force in the country call up officers for his arrival.
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Americans in the UK during Trump's visit should keep a 'low profile', says US Embassy
Americans in the UK during Trump's visit should keep a 'low profile'
Donald Trump is set to visit the UK this weekend for a meeting with The Queen and talks with Theresa May.
Donald Trump criticises the EU ahead of NATO summit in Brussels
Donald Trump criticises the EU ahead of NATO summit in Brussels
The US president said NATO countries were not spending enough, and said the EU made it "impossible" for workers to do business in Europe
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Conservative vice chairs Ben Bradley and Maria Caulfield resign
Conservative vice chairs Ben Bradley and Maria Caulfield resign
The pair have quit because of their opposition to Theresa May's Chequers policy on Brexit.
Alastair Campbell: 'Resigning Brexiteers had no real plan for leaving EU'
Alastair Campbell: 'Resigning Brexiteers had no real plan for leaving EU'
The author, who has been campaigning to fight Brexit and for the final deal to be voted for by the people when the final deal is agreed with the European Union, lambasted Brexiteers on Julia Hartley-Brewer's show on talkRADIO.
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