Politics
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Lord Adonis: Theresa May will be 'killed by both sides' over Brexit deal
Lord Adonis: Theresa May will be 'killed by both sides' over Brexit deal
Labour peer, Lord Andrew Adonis, has said Theresa May will be "killed by both sides" over her Brexit deal, branding it a "load of junk".
Brexit deal: What to expect over the next 24 hours
Brexit deal: What to expect over the next 24 hours
Following the announcement that a draft withdrawal agreement has been agreed with Brussels, talkRADIO's political editor Ross Kempsell explains what will happen over the next 24 hours.
Theresa May's Brexit deal is a 'double-cross', says DUP Brexit spokesman
Theresa May's Brexit deal is a 'double-cross', says DUP Brexit spokesman
The DUP's Brexit spokesman has said Theresa May has "double-crossed" the UK with her Brexit deal.
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Home Office more than 1,400 short of staffing level wanted for Brexit preparations
Home Office more than 1,400 short of staff level wanted for Brexit preparations
The Home Office is more than 1,400 short of its target staffing level for Brexit preparations.
Brexit deal agreed on ‘technical level’
Brexit deal agreed on ‘technical level’
A Brexit deal has been reached by negotiators in Brussels and will be the focus of a crunch Cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
Britons should get visa-free EU travel even in case of no-deal Brexit, says EU Commission
Brits should get visa-free EU travel even for no-deal Brexit, says EU Commission
British citizens travelling to EU nations after Brexit should not have to get a visa, even if Britain leaves without a deal, the European Commission has said.
Welsh MP complains of Conservatives ‘mocking’ his accent in the House of Commons
Welsh MP complains of Conservatives ‘mocking’ his accent in the House of Commons
A Welsh MP has complained of Conservative MPs making “disparaging remarks” about his accent in the House of Commons.
Jacob Rees-Mogg: Take warnings of a post-Brexit disaster with 'a pinch of salt'
Jacob Rees-Mogg: Take warnings of a post-Brexit disaster with 'a pinch of salt'
The Conservative MP claimed that warnings of a disaster post-Brexit has been "exaggerated" by remain voters and should be taken "with a pinch of salt".
Labour MP living in social housing is 'upsetting, insulting and really outrageous', says property expert
Labour MP living in social housing is 'upsetting', 'insulting' and 'outrageous'
The news that Labour MP Kate Osamor is living in social housing despite her household income of £130,000 is "upsetting, insulting and really outrageous", says Luke Doonan.
Sir Vince Cable: Talk of a no-deal Brexit a 'fantasy' to get MPs to 'jump behind' Theresa May's plans
Sir Vince Cable: Talk of a no-deal Brexit is a 'fantasy'
Talk of a no-deal Brexit is a "fantasy" designed to motivate MPs to "jump behind" Theresa May's Brexit plans, Sir Vince Cable has claimed.
Monday, November 12, 2018
Monday, November 12, 2018
Lord Lester faces suspension from the House of Lords over sexual harassment claims
Lord Lester faces suspension from House of Lords over sexual harassment claims
The senior peer Lord Lester of Herne Hill is facing a suspension from the House of Lords after he was found to have sexually harassed a woman during his parliamentary career.
Sir Keir Starmer says Brexit 'can be stopped'
Sir Keir Starmer says Brexit 'can be stopped'
Labour's shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer has said Britain's withdrawal from the European Union "can be stopped".
Lord Nigel Lawson: Britain could become 'a colony of the EU' under Theresa May
Lord Nigel Lawson on Brexit: Britain could become 'a colony of the EU'
Lord Nigel Lawson has claimed that under Theresa May's leadership, the UK could become "a colony of the EU, governed by the EU".
Saturday, November 10, 2018
Saturday, November 10, 2018
Donald Trump tweet causes tension with President Macron ahead of WWI anniversary
Donald Trump tweet causes tension with Macron ahead of WWI anniversary
US President Donald Trump caused tension as he arrived in France on Friday, after tweeting about his host French President Emmanuel Macron.
MPs show support for Jo Johnson after resignation
MPs show support for Jo Johnson after resignation
MPs have praised Jo Johnson after he resigned from his positions as Transport Minister and Minister for London over Theresa May’s “unacceptable” Brexit deal.
Friday, November 9, 2018
Friday, November 9, 2018
Jo Johnson resigns over 'completely unacceptable' Brexit deal
Jo Johnson resigns over 'completely unacceptable' Brexit deal
Jo Johnson, the brother of Boris Johnson, has resigned as transport minister over his opposition to Theresa May's Brexit deal
Theresa May's no-deal Brexit plan 'raises alarm bells', says DUP leader
Theresa May's no-deal Brexit plan 'raises alarm bells', says DUP leader
Arlene Foster has claimed Theresa May is "wedded" to the idea of a border down the Irish sea in the case of a no-deal Brexit, which "raises alarm bells".
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Thursday, November 8, 2018
'He's not who I thought he was', says artist inviting public to deface Boris Johnson painting
Artist inviting public to deface painting of Boris Johnson
Helen Masacz painted Boris Johnson in 2010, but is now inviting the public to deface the artwork as her feelings have changed towards the former Foreign Secretary
Meet the young adult fans of Margaret Thatcher
Meet the young adult fans of Margaret Thatcher
Following a recent study, which revealed that two-thirds of under 34's embrace Margaret Thatcher's legacy, we spoke to three young Thatcherites about why they like the Iron Lady.
Mike Graham on Speaker John Bercow: ‘Is it time for this odious character to shove off?’
Mike Graham on Speaker: ‘Is it time for this odious character to shove off?’
Mike Graham and Andrew Bridgen discuss the bullying allegations against Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow, and his blocking of the release of information about Keith Vaz
Conservatives 'will not be forgiven' for handling of Brexit, says Peter Bone MP
Peter Bone MP: Conservatives 'will not be forgiven' for handling of Brexit
The Conservative MP and member of the Brexit Select Committee claimed the party "will not be forgiven" for "not delivering what the people voted for".
Brexit deal: Publish legal advice to prove UK won't be 'trapped' in EU, says Sammy Wilson MP
Brexit deal: Publish legal advice to prove UK won't be 'trapped' in EU, says MP
The DUP's Brexit spokesman called on Theresa May to publish legal advice on a possible Brexit deal to assure the public the UK is not being "trapped" in the EU.
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Mental health charity refutes Esther McVey's suggestion they support Universal Credit
Mental health charity refutes McVey's suggestion they support Universal Credit
Mental health charity Mind has responded to Esther McVey's suggestion that they said she had 'listened to charities' by reiterating their opposition to current Universal Credit regulations
Cabinet ministers invited to read draft of Brexit withdrawal agreement
Cabinet ministers invited to read draft of Brexit withdrawal agreement
Cabinet ministers have been invited to read the elements of the draft withdrawal agreement that have been agreed with Brussels.
French President Emmanuel Macron praises General who collaborated with the Nazis
French President Emmanuel Macron praises General who collaborated with the Nazis
France's President Emmanuel Macron caused controversy after praising a First World War General who subsequently collaborated with the Nazis in the Second World War.
Most presidents expect a ‘bloody nose’ in the first set of midterms, says former British Ambassador to US
Presidents expect a ‘bloody nose’ in the first midterms, says former Ambassador
Sir Christopher Meyer has said that most sitting presidents expect a “bloody nose” in their first set of midterms, as the US Democrats took control of the House of Representatives in the midterm elections.
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Top actors call on the government for tax relief to encourage more diversity in film and TV
Top actors call for tax relief to encourage diversity in film and TV industry
A group of famous faces, including comedian Sir Lenny Henry, have visited Downing Street today to hand in a letter calling for tax breaks to encourage more diversity in the entertainment industry.
Theresa May says UK will not agree EU Withdrawal deal ‘at any cost’
Theresa May says UK will not agree EU Withdrawal deal ‘at any cost’
Theresa May has told the Cabinet that she will not agree a withdrawal deal with the EU “at any cost”.
Damian Green MP: ‘No government has ever published legal advice’ amid calls for Brexit backstop advice to be revealed
Damian Green MP: ‘No government has ever published legal advice’
Conservative MP Damian Green has said that “no government has ever published legal advice” and that it was “not going to happen”, after former Brexit Secretary David Davis called for Theresa May to publish the legal advice given to the Government on the Irish backstop.
Mims Davies named sports minister after Tracey Crouch resignation
Mims Davies announced as new sports minister
Mims Davies, the MP for Eastleigh has been announced as the new Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport after Tracey Crouch resigned over delays to restrictions on fixed-odds betting machines.
Monday, November 5, 2018
Monday, November 5, 2018
Krishnan Guru-Murthy: Arron Banks calling Channel 4 'fake news' is 'nonsense'
Krishnan Guru-Murthy: Arron Banks calling Channel 4 'fake news' is 'nonsense'
Channel 4 newsreader Krishnan Guru-Murthy said Arron Banks was incorrect in his assessment of Channel 4 being 'fake news'
Kate Osamor MP facing standards probe over her son's drugs arrest
Kate Osamor MP facing standards probe over her son's drugs arrest
A Labour frontbencher and top Jeremy Corbyn ally has been reported to Parliament's standards watchdog over her son's drugs arrest.
Robert Halfon MP: ‘A mass conveyor belt of people going to university’ is wrong
Robert Halfon MP: ‘A mass conveyor belt of people going to university’ is wrong
Robert Halfon MP has said that “a mass conveyor belt of people going to university” is wrong and the Government should be investing in skills.
Sir William Cash: 'These agitators threatening to try to unwind this deal will get their comeuppance'
Sir William Cash: 'These agitators are threatening to try and unwind this deal'
Sir William Cash has said that the British people are “fed up” with “Remoaners threatening to try and unwind this deal”, after MPs have been urged to vote down an deal on the EU and call for another Brexit referendum.
Boris Johnson calls Theresa May’s proposed Brexit deal an ‘absolute stinker’
Boris Johnson calls Theresa May’s proposed Brexit deal an ‘absolute stinker’
Former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has attacked a proposed deal with the European Union as an “absolute stinker” and called on MPs to reject it.
Saturday, November 3, 2018
Saturday, November 3, 2018
Lord Adonis and others criticise BBC for Arron Banks appearance
Lord Adonis and others criticise BBC for Arron Banks appearance
Lord Adonis and several others have said the BBC is wrong to have Arron Banks on the Andrew Marr show after he was referred to the National Crime Agency over Brexit donations
Brexit is 'undermining the Good Friday Agreement', says Leo Varadkar
Brexit is 'undermining the Good Friday Agreement', says Leo Varadkar
The Taoiseach of Ireland Leo Varadkar has said the lack of agreement over a workable Irish Border solution for Brexit is 'fraying relationships' between the UK and Ireland
Friday, November 2, 2018
Friday, November 2, 2018
Downing Street responds to David Cameron's rumoured return to frontline politics
Downing Street responds to David Cameron's rumoured return to politics
A spokesperson for the Prime Minister has said if David Cameron wants to return to politics then that is "entirely a matter for him".
Dominic Raab accused of ‘running away’ from people in border towns
Dominic Raab accused of ‘running away’ from people in border towns
A Sinn Fein MP has accused Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab of "running away" from people living in a border town during his visit to Northern Ireland.
The Conservatives' problem is perception, 'not policy', says thinktank
The Conservatives' problem is perception, 'not policy', says thinktank
A spokesperson for the Centre of Policy Studies has said the Conservatives have a problem with perception not policy, after a new study reveals the majority of young people support Thatcherism.
Amber Rudd ‘failed’ by officials over Windrush scandal handling
Amber Rudd ‘failed’ by officials over Windrush scandal handling
Former Home Office Amber Rudd was failed by her officials during the row over immigration policy that led to her resignation as home secretary.
If 'nothing is wrong' it does 'raise questions' as to why Leave.EU has been referred to the NCA, says criminal barrister
If nothing is wrong with Leave.EU, 'it raise questions,' says criminal barrister
Criminal Barrister Osman Osman has said that if it is found that Arron Banks has done “nothing wrong” then it raises questions as to why the case has been referred to the National Crime Agency.
Tracey Crouch will be ‘a huge loss’, says chair of parliamentary group on betting
Tracey Crouch will be ‘a huge loss’, says Labour MP Carolyn Harris
Carolyn Harris, the chair of the fixed odds betting terminals all party parliamentary group has said that Tracey Crouch was a “principled woman” and a “huge loss” to the Government.
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Tracey Crouch resigns as sports minister over betting crackdown ‘delay’
Tracey Crouch resigns as sports minister over betting crackdown ‘delay’
Sport minister Tracey Crouch has resigned over delays to cut fixed-odds betting from £100 to £2 a time.
Downing Street and Michel Barnier play down reports of UK-EU services deal
Downing Street and Michel Barnier play down reports of UK-EU services deal
Downing Street and EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier have rejected reports that a tentative deal has been reached on services and the exchange of data
Ex-chair of Vote Leave: Labour could be ‘wiped out’ if it tries to block Brexit
Ex-chair of Vote Leave: Labour could be ‘wiped out’ if it tries to block Brexit
Gisela Stuart, the former chair of Vote Leave warned Labour MPs that voting for Theresa May’s Chequers deal was “dangerous” for the party and that “even established parties could be wiped out”.
Arron Banks and Leave.EU associates referred to the National Crime Agency
Arron Banks and Leave.EU associates referred to the National Crime Agency
Arron Banks and others associated with the Leave.EU campaign have been referred by the Electoral Commission to the National Crime Agency for alleged criminal offences around donations
Lord Archer: 'It shocks me the Conservatives are up in the polls - we're tearing ourselves apart'
Lord Archer: Conservative party 'tearing ourselves apart'
Lord Jeffrey Archer tells Julia Hartley-Brewer that he thinks the Conservatives could lose the next election
Pound sterling rises after speculation on a 'promising' Brexit deal
Pound sterling rises after speculation on a 'promising' Brexit deal
Dominic Raab suggested a deal could be finalised within three weeks, and reports suggest it would allow access to EU markets for UK service providers
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Dominic Raab suggests EU withdrawal deal may be done within three weeks
Dominic Raab suggests EU withdrawal deal may be done within three weeks
Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has indicated that he expects a deal on Britain’s EU withdrawal to be finalised by November 21.
George Osborne: Bringing immigration into Brexit debate was 'lethal'
George Osborne: Bringing immigration into Brexit debate was 'lethal'
Former Chancellor George Osborne said that the Conservative government 'opened the door' to the EU referendum by letting immigration concerns mix with sovereignty debate
Damian Collins calls international 'fake news' hearing and calls on Mark Zuckerberg to 'make himself available'
Collins: Mark Zuckerberg should 'make himself available' for fake news hearing
Damian Collins has teamed up with a Canadian parliamentary committee to hold an 'international' hearing on online disinformation and hopes Mark Zuckerberg will attend
Damian Collins says Leave.EU letter proves Arron Banks is ‘rattled’ by committee crackdown on fake news
Damian Collins says Arron Banks is ‘rattled’ by committee crackdown on fake news
Conservative MP Damian Collins has said Leave.EU’s letter to his constituents shows that his committee has Arron Banks “rattled”, after Mr Banks was called to speak at a “fake news” inquiry by the committee.
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Lord Owen: Jeremy Corbyn needs to ‘stop pretending’ he wants to remain in the EU
Lord Owen: Jeremy Corbyn needs to ‘stop pretending’ he wants to remain in the EU
Lord Owen has said Jeremy Corbyn needs to stop “trying to pretend” to the electorate that he wants to leave.
Pharrell Williams warns Donald Trump not to use his music at his rallies
Pharrell Williams warns Donald Trump not to use his music at his rallies
Singer Pharrell Williams has warned Donald Trump not to use his music at rallies after the US President played one of his songs hours after a mass shooting at a synagogue.
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