Politics
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Andrew Bridgen MP submits letter declaring no confidence in Theresa May
Andrew Bridgen MP submits letter declaring no confidence in Theresa May
The Conservative MP for North West Leicestershire has written to Sir Graham Brady saying he has no confidence in the Prime Minister
Jacob Rees-Mogg: The Prime Minister has run away from her Brexit promises
Jacob Rees-Mogg: The Prime Minister has run away from her Brexit promises
The leading Eurosceptic, and chairman for the European Research Group, has been voicing his concerns of the deal that was agreed among by the Government at Chequers on Friday.
Exclusive: Michael Gove misses Westminster press conference on marine conservation
Exclusive: Michael Gove misses press conference on marine conservation
The Secretary of State for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs was due to speak at a briefing to lay out the UK's new marine conservation policies
Nigel Farage ready to stand as Ukip leader again to fight May's Brexit plan
Nigel Farage ready to stand as Ukip leader again to fight May's Brexit plan
Mr Farage has dubbed Theresa May's Chequers plan as 'unacceptable' following her announcement in Parliament on Monday.
No vote of no confidence in Theresa May after Brexit resignations
No vote of no confidence in Theresa May after Brexit resignations
The Prime Minister did not face a vote of no confidence, and newly-appointed secretaries of state pledge their support
Monday, July 9, 2018
Monday, July 9, 2018
Theresa May will fight any vote of no confidence following Brexit resignations
Theresa May will fight any vote of no confidence following Brexit resignations
The defiant message came after Mrs May's administration was thrown into turmoil by the sensational resignations in quick succession of Brexit Secretary David Davis and Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson.
Theresa May's Brexit deal 'keeps us in’, says Ann Widdecombe
Theresa May's Brexit deal 'keeps us in’, says Ann Widdecombe
The former MP for Maidstone and The Weald was seemingly shocked by the announcement of David Davis’ resignation because it was thought everyone had ‘signed up’ to Prime Minister’s Brexit plan.
Boris Johnson resigns as Foreign Secretary
Boris Johnson resigns as Foreign Secretary
The news follows the resignation of Brexit Secretary David Davis.
Who is Dominic Raab, the new Brexit Secretary?
Who is Dominic Raab, the new Brexit Secretary?
The former Minister for Housing and Planning took over from David Davis as Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union
David Davis: 'I couldn't deliver the Brexit proposal as I don't believe in it'
David Davis: 'I couldn't deliver the Brexit proposal as I don't believe in it'
The former Brexit secretary, who resigned this morning, said he encouraged colleagues to support the Prime Minister but did not agree with her vision for Brexit
David Davis resigns as Brexit Secretary and Theresa May could face vote of no confidence
David Davis resigns as Brexit Secretary, PM could face vote of no confidence
David Davis said he could not support the government's soft Brexit plans, and Brexiteers have praised his decision
Friday, July 6, 2018
Friday, July 6, 2018
Ministers who resign over Brexit plans 'must get taxis home' - but local cab firm is closed
Ministers who resign over Brexit plans 'must get taxis home'
Ministers who resign during the Brexit meeting at Chequers will be left to get taxis home, according to a cabinet source - but the local taxi firm they've been advised to use has shut down
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
British Trump supporters to hold welcome party for US president
British Trump supporters to hold welcome party for US president
Lucy Brown and Daniel McIlhiney say it "shouldn't be controversial" to support Donald Trump
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Government commissions further medicinal cannabis reviews
Government commissions further medicinal cannabis reviews
Home Secretary Sajid Javid ordered part one of the review last month following a number of high-profile cases involving children being denied access to cannabis oil
Rees-Mogg: I'm more likely to be Pope than PM
Rees-Mogg: I'm more likely to be Pope than PM
The arch-Eurosceptic insisted he was not "personally ambitious"
Unite: Brexit turning into potential job-loss nightmare
Unite: Brexit turning into potential job-loss nightmare
Len McCluskey, general secretary of Unite, said Prime Minister Theresa May has lost all authority or capacity to make decisions
Councils warn Chancellor Hammond: Local government on the brink of collapse
Councils warn Chancellor Hammond: Local government on the brink of collapse
Philip Hammond's next spending review will be "make or break" for authorities that are already under huge funding pressures, the Local Government Association said
Jacob Rees-Mogg: I support the Prime Minister to deliver on Brexit
Jacob Rees-Mogg: I support the Prime Minister to deliver on Brexit
The MP for North East Somerset has accused the Treasury of consistently frustrating the Brexit process and that no deal is better than a bad deal.
Monday, July 2, 2018
Monday, July 2, 2018
Brexit: Government draws up third customs model
Brexit: Government draws up third customs model
Theresa May will meet with senior ministers on Friday to discuss the new model at Chequers, as the plans are yet to be made available to the public.
Friday, June 29, 2018
Friday, June 29, 2018
EU leaders reach a deal on migration
EU leaders reach a deal on migration
EU countries will set up new migrant centres to help process people coming into Europe
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Europe's refugee crisis creates opportunities for people smugglers, says Amnesty rep
Europe's refugee crisis 'creates opportunities for people smugglers'
EU leaders are meeting today to discuss how to handle the ongoing refugee crisis, among other topics like Brexit and the economy
Trump-Putin summit confirmed for July 16
Trump-Putin summit confirmed for July 16
The summit between the two powers will take place in the Finnish capital city Helsinki.
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Seventeen states sue Donald Trump over separated migrant families
Seventeen states sue Donald Trump over separated migrant families
The Trump administration is being sued by 17 states who oppose Donald Trump's policy of separating migrant families at the the US border
Iain Duncan Smith: Businesses should not 'lecture' government on Brexit
Iain Duncan Smith: Businesses should not 'lecture' government on Brexit
Iain Duncan Smith says businesses should not try and involve themselves in Brexit negotiations, as two unions push government for 'urgency'
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Theresa May declines to say whether Boris Johnson was reprimanded over 'f*** business' comments
Theresa May declines to say whether Johnson was reprimanded over 'f*** business'
The Foreign Secretary is said to have exclaimed "f*** business" when asked about the Brexit fears of some company bosses.
Brexit: How could it affect different industries in the UK?
Brexit: How could it affect different industries in the UK?
Several businesses have warned that Brexit could mean them moving operations out of the UK, and Sadiq Khan has warned the service industries could suffer. Find out why
Sir Vince Cable: '500% council tax charge for homeowners who leave houses empty'
Sir Vince Cable: '500% council tax charge for homeowners who leave houses empty'
The Liberal Democrat leader says charging homeowners for leaving properties empty is necessary to tackle the housing crisis
Government votes in favour of Heathrow expansion
Government votes in favour of Heathrow expansion
The government voted for the expansion with a majority of 296, but opponents warn of 'human cost'
Monday, June 25, 2018
Monday, June 25, 2018
Boris Johnson 'found' in Afghanistan as he avoids Heathrow runway vote
Boris Johnson 'found' in Afghanistan as he avoids Heathrow runway vote
The foreign secretary was pictured meeting an Afghan minister in Kabul instead of voting in a three-line whip on the proposed third runway at Heathrow
Exclusive: US Ambassador to the UK says Trump isn't worried about protests when he visits
US Ambassador to the UK: 'Trump isn't worried about protests when he visits'
Woody Johnson joined Julia Hartley-Brewer on the breakfast show to reveal (sort of) what Donald Trump thinks about his upcoming visit, trade wars, and migrant children
Boris Johnson urged to resign over third Heathrow runway as MPs prepare to vote
Boris Johnson urged to resign over third Heathrow runway as MPs prepare to vote
Boris Johnson, a long-term critic of a third Heathrow runway, will likely not be present for the vote as he is currently abroad in an unknown location
Friday, June 22, 2018
Friday, June 22, 2018
European Union tariffs on US products comes into force
European Union tariffs on US products comes into force
The European Union is set to slap tariffs on 3.4 billion dollars (£2.5 billion) in American products, from whiskey and motorcycles to peanuts and cranberries.
Airbus warns a Brexit 'no-deal' could see them pull out of the UK
Airbus warns a Brexit 'no-deal' could see them pull out of the UK
The company, which employs 14,000 people at 25 sites across the country, said it would "reconsider its investments in the UK, and its long-term footprint in the country" if Britain crashed out of the single market and customs union without a transition agreement.
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Trade Minister Greg Hands quits position over Heathrow expansion
Trade Minister Greg Hands quits position over Heathrow expansion
Mr Hands said he was standing down after it was made clear that Tory MPs would not have a free vote in Monday's Commons debate.
New Zealand Prime Minister gives birth to baby girl
New Zealand Prime Minister gives birth to baby girl
The 37-year-old would become just the second elected world leader in modern times to give birth while in office.
Donald Trump reverses migrant family separation policy
Donald Trump reverses migrant family separation policy
The executive order ends the process of separating children from families after they are detained crossing the US border illegally.
Government passes key Brexit bill
Government passes key Brexit bill
Theresa May's flagship Brexit bill has cleared its final parliamentary hurdle after she avoided a backbench rebellion with an eleventh hour concession to pro-EU Tories.
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
US migration: Did Barack Obama separate families at border like Donald Trump?
US migration: Did Barack Obama separate families at border like Donald Trump?
Republicans have said Trump's policy of separating child immigrants from their parents and detaining them was also done under the Obama administration. But is it true?
Donald Trump to sign executive order to keep immigrant families together
Donald Trump to sign executive order to keep immigrant families together
US president Donald Trump has announced he will sign an order to stop the separation of immigrant families after a major backlash
Canada passes bill to legalise use of recreational cannabis
Canada passes bill to legalise use of recreational cannabis
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Cabinet is expected to decide a legalisation date in early or mid-September.
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Home Secretary launches review of medicinal cannabis use
Home Secretary launches review of medicinal cannabis use
Sajid Javid announced the move in a statement to the House of Commons in the wake of a series of appeals from parents who want their children to be able to access medications which can alleviate epilepsy and other illnesses.
Government suffers fresh Brexit 'meaningful vote' amendment defeat in Lords
Government suffers fresh Brexit 'meaningful vote' amendment defeat in Lords
Voting was 354 to 235, majority 119, for an amendment to the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill tabled by Tory former minister Viscount Hailsham.
William Hague calls for review of cannabis laws
William Hague calls for review of cannabis laws
Lord Hague joined those who have urged a change of approach over the narcotic, writing in the Telegraph that the idea it can be "driven off the streets and out of people's lives by the state is nothing short of deluded".
Monday, June 18, 2018
Monday, June 18, 2018
Expert panel assembled to advise government on cannabis oil
Expert panel assembled to advise government on cannabis oil
An urgent question took place in Commons today after epileptic Billy Caldwell, 12, had his cannabis oil confiscated
Tax increases will boost NHS funding alongside 'Brexit dividend', says Theresa May
Tax increases will boost NHS funding alongside 'Brexit dividend', says PM
Taxpayers will contribute more to the NHS in a "fair and balanced way" Theresa May said, as well as pledging improvements to mental health services
Theresa May to outline extra '£384 million a week' NHS funding
Theresa May to outline extra '£384 million a week' NHS funding
The Prime Minister will use an address in London on Monday to outline how spending on the health service will grow by £384 million a week in real terms by 2024.
Friday, June 15, 2018
Friday, June 15, 2018
Tory MP derails Government backed plans to criminalise upskirting
Tory MP derails Government backed plans to criminalise upskirting
Sir Christopher Chope dealt a blow to campaigners after announcing he objected to the Voyeurism (Offences) Bill which would make it illegal for offenders to take a picture under someone's clothing without their consent.
Donald Trump announces 25% tariff on $50bn worth of Chinese imports
Donald Trump announces 25% tariff on $50bn worth of Chinese imports
The President Of The United States has vowed to clamp down on what he calls China's unfair trade practices.
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Jacob Rees-Mogg: Secret meetings at European Commission are intended to derail Brexit
Jacob Rees-Mogg: Secret meetings at European Commission trying to derail Brexit
Brexiteers Iain Duncan Smith and Jacob Rees-Mogg told Julia Hartley-Brewer that the European Commission should not be involved in "domestic politics"
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
North Korean media hails Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un's meeting as a success
North Korean media hails Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un's meeting as a success
The state-run Korean Central News Agency called Kim Jong-un "peace-loving" in is official statement
Brexit votes: Compromising with Remainers shows 'tyranny of parliament', says Lord Digby Jones
Brexit votes: Compromising with Remainers shows 'tyranny of parliament'
Lord Digby Jones says the UK could become a 'vassal state' to Brussels if amendments to the Brexit bill are passed
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Leave.EU communications chief met with Russians to discuss 'bananas'
Leave.EU communications chief met with Russians to discuss 'bananas'
Leave.EU communications chief Andy Wigmore said he instigated the meeting at a Ukip conference and had since met Russian figures "many times", as he and founder Arron Banks were grilled by MPs over EU referendum.
Conservative minister Phillip Lee resigns over Brexit policy
Conservative minister Phillip Lee resigns over Brexit policy
Remain-supporting Phillip Lee quit as justice minister, saying "if Brexit is worth doing, then it is certainly worth doing well" and it is "irresponsible to proceed as we are".
Donald Trump: North Korea human rights issues were discussed 'at length'
Donald Trump: North Korea human rights issues were discussed 'at length'
In a press conference following his meeting with Kim Jong-un, the US president hinted that human rights issues had been discussed, and hoped for a united Korea
Brexit bill returns to Commons as Theresa May warns Tory rebels not to undermine her
Brexit bill returns to Commons, PM warns Tory rebels not to undermine her
The EU (Withdrawal) bill returns to Commons for crunch votes on amendments tabled by the Lords - and Jeremy Corbyn has some changes of his own
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