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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.
Anti-Brexit activists stage duck-themed protest at ‘Back Boris HQ’
Anti-Brexit activists stage duck-themed protest at ‘Back Boris HQ’
Our Future Our Choice campaigners poured 2,000 plastic ducks outside a building they believed to be Boris Johnson’s campaign office.
Female offenders should be spared jail, says Labour MP
Female offenders should be spared jail, says Labour MP
Women should not be sent to jail, an MP has said, amid calls for a better system for those who have broken the law.
Crispin Blunt will get 'nothing' in return if UK legalises cannabis
Crispin Blunt will get 'nothing' in return if UK legalises cannabis
The MP said he will get "nothing" in return if cannabis is legalised, despite chairing a drugs reform group backed by cannabis corporations.
Mark Francois demands apology from Jeremy Hunt over IRA comments
Mark Francois demands apology from Jeremy Hunt over IRA comments
The MP said that comments from Jeremy Hunt that equated Northern Ireland veterans with IRA terrorists were “outrageous”.
UK must have 'control over unskilled migrants'
UK must have 'control over unskilled migrants'
Tory MP Alok Sharma said he supported Boris Johnson's pledge to deliver an Australian-style points-based immigration system.
Boris Johnson keeps option to suspend Parliament on the table
Boris Johnson keeps option to suspend Parliament on the table
He declined to rule out suspending Parliament in order to force through Brexit by the October 31 deadline.
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Theresa May to meet with Vladimir Putin
Theresa May to meet with Vladimir Putin
Theresa May is to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin when the two leaders attend the G20 summit in Osaka, Downing Street has said.
Independent football regulator ‘could restore faith’ in the game
Independent football regulator ‘could restore faith’ in the game
An MP has called for the creation of an independent regulator for football to “restore faith” in the game.
Theresa May: 'Corbyn never backs Britain'
Theresa May: 'Corbyn never backs Britain'
In a heated exchange during Prime Minister's Questions, Mrs May said the opposition leader should "never be Prime Minister".
Gay MP close to tears defending Birmingham LGBT lessons
Gay MP close to tears defending Birmingham LGBT lessons
Angela Eagle was visibly upset as she defended the teaching of same-sex relationships in schools.
Extending Brexit deadline will leave UK 'on the run' from EU
Extending Brexit deadline will leave UK 'on the run' from EU
Sir Bernard Jenkin said Britain risks being stuck in a perpetual extension of the Brexit deadline if it fails to leave on October 31.
Liam Fox slams Boris Johnson’s no-deal Brexit plans
Liam Fox slams Boris Johnson’s no-deal Brexit plans
He has rubbished Boris Johnson’s claim the UK could use world trade rules to continue tariff-free trade with the EU in a no-deal Brexit.
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Jeremy Hunt hits out at Boris Johnson over no-deal Brexit letter
Jeremy Hunt hits out at Boris Johnson over no-deal Brexit letter
Jeremy Hunt has hit out at his fellow Tory leadership candidate after Boris Johnson called on him to commit to leaving the EU on October 31.
‘Submarine’ Boris Johnson back in destroyer mode
‘Submarine’ Boris Johnson back in destroyer mode
talkRADIO's political editor Ross Kempsell has shared his thoughts after interviewing the Tory leadership frontrunner.
Dominic Grieve: ‘Boris Johnson is not taken seriously abroad’
Dominic Grieve: ‘Boris Johnson is not taken seriously abroad’
Boris Johnson is not taken seriously by politicians abroad, Conservative MP Dominic Grieve has claimed.
Boris Johnson will leave EU ‘do or die, come what may’
Boris Johnson will leave EU ‘do or die, come what may’
He has reaffirmed his commitment to leaving the European Union by October 31 “come what may”.
Boris Johnson - the talkRADIO interview
Boris Johnson - The talkRADIO interview
Boris Johnson is the favourite to be the next Prime Minister at a time of turmoil and transition.
Boris Johnson: ‘Simply unfair’ to discuss family life in public
Boris Johnson: ‘Simply unfair’ to discuss family life in public
He has once again refused to discuss a late-night incident at his girlfriend’s home that led to police being called to the property.
Monday, June 24, 2019
Monday, June 24, 2019
Most Tory voters do not think Boris should explain flat disturbance
Most Tory voters do not think Boris should explain flat disturbance
The majority (64 per cent) of Conservative voters do not think Boris Johnson should answer questions about a disturbance at his flat, a survey has found.
Dawn Butler defends Boris Johnson's neighbour's call to police
Dawn Butler defends Boris Johnson's neighbour's call to police
Dawn Butler has come to the defence of Boris Johnson's neighbours, who called the police after a row broke out at the politician's home.
Sacked MP Chris Davies to fight for old seat in by-election
Sacked MP Chris Davies to fight for old seat in by-election
The former MP has been selected to fight for the seat he lost after more than 10,000 constituents signed a petition to remove him.
Former deputy Prime Minister Lord Prescott suffers stroke
Former deputy Prime Minister Lord Prescott suffers stroke
The 81-year-old was taken to a hospital in Hull on Friday his family revealed in a statement.
Tory leadership race: Key dates
Tory leadership race: Key dates
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt face a gruelling month of campaigning before one of them is crowned the next Prime Minister.
Labour and Tories will be ‘decimated’ if Brexit not delivered
Labour and Tories will be ‘decimated’ if Brexit not delivered
Kate Hoey has said the Conservative Party and Labour are “going to be decimated” if they fail to deliver Brexit.
Matt Hancock slams Jeremy Hunt's 'negative' leadership campaign
Matt Hancock slams Jeremy Hunt's 'negative' leadership campaign
The health secretary said it was a "mistake" for the leadership hopeful to call Boris Johnson a "coward".
Nigel Farage: I would do a ‘deal with the Devil’ to deliver Brexit
Nigel Farage: I would do a ‘deal with the Devil’ to deliver Brexit
The Brexit Party leader would “do a deal with the Devil” to get a “proper clean Brexit”, he has revealed.
Andrew Bridgen: Election is ‘only solution’ to Brexit deadlock
Andrew Bridgen: Election is ‘only solution’ to Brexit deadlock
The Tory MP said he believes a general election is the “only one solution” to implementing the will of the people over Brexit.
Boris Johnson: ‘We are not going to bottle it’ on Brexit
Boris Johnson: ‘We are not going to bottle it’ on Brexit
The leadership contender has reiterated his determination to leave the European Union by October 31, after a weekend of media scrutiny over his private life.
Friday, June 21, 2019
Friday, June 21, 2019
Convicted Tory MP Chris Davies ousted after recall petition
Convicted Tory MP Chris Davies ousted after recall petition
Tory MP Chris Davies has lost his seat in Parliament after 19 per cent of voters in his constituency signed a petition to remove him.
MPs have no incentive ‘to do the right thing’
MPs have no incentive ‘to do the right thing’
MPs have no incentive “do the right thing”, the Taxpayers’ Alliance has claimed.
Mark Field ‘should be praised’ over protester removal
Mark Field ‘should be praised’ over protester removal
Conservative MP Peter Bottomley has praised Foreign Office minister Mark Field for removing a protester from a dinner in London on Thursday night.
Party to investigate after Tory MP branded ‘disgrace’ by colleague
Party to investigate after Tory MP branded ‘disgrace’ by colleague
An investigation will be launched into messages sent to a Tory MP by a party colleague that branded her a "disgrace".
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Boris Johnson v Jeremy Hunt as Michael Gove knocked out
Boris Johnson v Jeremy Hunt as Michael Gove knocked out
Jeremy Hunt has beaten Michael Gove to second place in the final leadership ballot by just two votes.
Sajid Javid knocked out of leadership race ahead of final vote
Sajid Javid knocked out of leadership race ahead of final vote
Sajid Javid has been eliminated from the leadership contest in the first of two votes due today.
Dominic Raab: Boris Johnson is ‘wonderfully mercurial’
Dominic Raab: Boris Johnson is ‘wonderfully mercurial’
Dominic Raab has described the frontrunner as “wonderfully mercurial” and the only candidate committed to leaving the EU by October 31.
Theresa May to join talks assigning top EU jobs on final trip as PM
Theresa May to join talks assigning top EU jobs on final trip as PM
Theresa May will join talks aimed at naming the next leaders for the top positions in the European Union on Thursday.
Tory leadership race: Battle to narrow to final two contenders
Tory leadership race: Battle to narrow to final two contenders
The Tory leadership race to become the next Prime Minister enters its final phase at Westminster as rivals compete to take on Boris Johnson.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
'Momentum' with Michael Gove after third leadership vote
'Momentum' with Michael Gove after third leadership vote
Nicky Morgan said "momentum" is with Michael Gove after he narrowed the gap for second place on Jeremy Hunt.
Rory Stewart eliminated from leadership race
Rory Stewart eliminated from leadership race
Rory Stewart has been knocked out of the leadership race after losing 10 supporters in the third ballot.
Labour MPs warn Jeremy Corbyn against backing second Brexit vote
Labour MPs warn Jeremy Corbyn against backing second Brexit vote
A group of 26 Labour MPs said the commitment to a second referendum risks “driving a wedge” between traditional Labour voters and the party.
Andy Burnham: Tories ‘frightened’ of the Brexit Party
Andy Burnham: Tories ‘frightened’ of the Brexit Party
The Conservative Party are “frightened” of the Brexit Party, according to the mayor of Greater Manchester.
Iain Duncan Smith: Rory Stewart ‘marginal loser’ of TV debate
Iain Duncan Smith: Rory Stewart ‘marginal loser’ of TV debate
Rory Stewart was the “marginal loser” in Tuesday’s Tory leadership debate, Iain Duncan Smith has said.
Next knockout vote looms in Tory leadership race
Next knockout vote looms in Tory leadership race
Another Tory leadership candidate is set to be knocked out in the third round of voting on Wednesday following a fractious TV debate.
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Rory Stewart ‘telling the difficult truth about Brexit’
Rory Stewart ‘telling the difficult truth about Brexit’
Richard Benyon said Rory Stewart is the only leadership candidate “telling the difficult truth about Brexit”.
Leadership race live: Contenders arrive for debate
Leadership race live: Contenders arrive for debate
Dominic Raab has been knocked out the leadership race, ahead of the second televised debate.
Tobias Ellwood MP: Rory Stewart will ‘challenge’ Boris Johnson
Tobias Ellwood MP: Rory Stewart will ‘challenge’ Boris Johnson
Tobias Ellwood has said that leadership hopeful Rory Stewart will “stand up and challenge” frontrunner Boris Johnson.
'Cat filter' derails press conference
'Cat filter' derails press conference
A Pakistani politician’s livestreamed press conference was ridiculed after a cat filter was switched on by mistake.
Andrea Leadsom backs Boris Johnson in Tory leadership race
Andrea Leadsom backs Boris Johnson in Tory leadership race
Andrea Leadsom has backed Boris Johnson to be the next Conservative Party leader.
Tory leadership hopefuls face second round of votes
Tory leadership hopefuls face second round of votes
The six Conservative MPs hoping to be the next party leader are set to face a second round of votes today.
Man told to pay compensation to Nigel Farage for throwing milkshake
Man told to pay compensation to Nigel Farage for throwing milkshake
A man who threw milkshake over Nigel Farage has been ordered to pay the Brexit Party leader compensation.
Monday, June 17, 2019
Monday, June 17, 2019
Rory Stewart and Sajid Javid insist they can remain in race
Rory Stewart and Sajid Javid insist they can remain in race
The Conservative leadership hopefuls have said they believe they have the support to survive the next round of voting.
Dawn Butler ‘embarrassed’ to be a politician after leaders debate
Dawn Butler ‘embarrassed’ to be a politician after leaders debate
The Labour MP said last night’s leadership debate was “embarrassing” for the profession.
Tom Watson: 'Our future doesn't need to be Brexit'
Tom Watson: 'Our future doesn't need to be Brexit'
He renewed calls for Labour to back a second referendum, saying "our future doesn't need to be Brexit".
EU will not shift for Boris on Brexit
EU will not shift for Boris on Brexit
He said “it’s hard to imagine” Boris Johnson has the ability to convince the European Union to shift its position on Brexit.
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