Change or we’ll go: Why threatening to leave the EU is a win-win for Britain September 24, 2014 WHEN the Prime Minister promised an EU referendum in January 2013, the idea that the UK might be better off outside the EU was unfathomable for many, an idea relegated to the fringes of political discussion. But in the space of 18 months, senior government figures are now on the record saying they would vote [...]
Co-founder of Carphone Warehouse set to become chair of Ofsted July 4, 2014 David Ross, co-founder of high street chain Carphone Warehouse, is considered the most likely candidate for becoming the next chair of education watchdog Ofsted. The selection is taking place following a decision made by education secretary Michael Gove not to renew the term of the current chair, Baroness Sally Morgan. Mr Ross is known [...]
Thousands face travel delays as tempers rise over Passport Office backlog June 11, 2014 Prime Minister David Cameron yesterday accused Labour leader Ed Miliband of scaremongering over delays at the Passport Office, which had left thousands of families at risk of having to cancel their summer holidays. During Prime Minister’s question time yesterday, Cameron said the Home Office was facing “above normal” passport applications which had led to the [...]
Cabinet reshuffle: For all the talk of change, the data says it’s pretty much as you were July 15, 2014 For all the talk of winds of change as a result of the cabinet reshuffle, of younger ministers and fresher faces, of more women in higher positions, the data says there has been little change at the head of the top table. While big names such as Michael Gove and Owen Paterson have made way [...]
Tories will take action to limit public sector strikes in manifesto July 9, 2014 David Cameron announced yesterday that his party will take tough action on strikes if he is re-elected in 2015, as schools across the country prepare to walk out today. During Prime Minister’s Question time in the House of Commons yesterday, Cameron condemned the union walkout which will affect thousands of children, telling MPs “the time [...]
David Cameron’s Cabinet reshuffle freshens things up but keeps big-hitters in play July 15, 2014 The Prime Minister was widely expected to tweak his senior team with a small-scale reshuffle this week, keeping his most high-profile ministers in place. Instead, David Cameron has opted for a complete shift at the top of his party from which even his closet allies aren’t safe, as he readies his party for the 2015 [...]
Support pours in for JP high-flyer James Haymore June 30, 2014 Twitter was awash with supportive messages for JP Morgan account manager James Haymore yesterday, following the revelation he will go to court to defend his right to take his children out of school in term time. “Haymore definitely has a case,” tweeted one supporter. Another tweeted: “Very good luck indeed to James Haymore who [...]
UK foreign secretary Philip Hammond: I would still vote to leave EU July 20, 2014 New foreign secretary Philip Hammond confirmed today that he would still vote to leave the European Union if there was no change in the UK's relationship with Brussels. Hammond, who replaced Tory veteran and former party leader William Hague in a cabinet reshuffle this week, said in an interview with the BBC's Andrew Marr on Sunday that "the [...]
Cabinet reshuffle: Gove becomes chief whip as Hammond replaces Hague July 15, 2014 David Cameron has this morning confirmed details of his last reshuffle before the 2015 general election, with Michael Gove and William Hague among those senior figures to leave their current roles. Hague last night resigned his position as foreign secretary and will be replaced by current defence secretary Philip Hammond, the Prime Minister confirmed [...]
Why Cameron thinks his tokenistic cabinet reshuffle will deliver him the election July 16, 2014 David Cameron’s last reshuffle before the general election is over and Westminster is still reeling from the shock of it all. Political heavyweight Michael Gove is out, demoted from education secretary to chief whip where he can be kept close to Cameron but away from the teachers he’s whipped into a frenzy with his controversial [...]