PM rows back from Brexit ‘final offer’ stance as EU calls proposal ‘problematic’ October 3, 2019 The government has rowed back from its original position that proposals published yesterday would be the “final offer”, as the European Union warns of “problematic points”. Boris Johnson took his place at the Despatch Box this morning, to tells the Commons that his proposals were a “genuine attempt to bridge the chasm”. Read more: Boris [...]
DEBATE: Does it really matter who becomes the next leader of the Liberal Democrats? July 2, 2019 Does it really matter who becomes the next leader of the Liberal Democrats? Alex Deane, a Conservative commentator, says YES. It is all too easy in British political life to write a party off – and it’s usually wrong. I know Tories who thought in the Blair heyday that they’d never be in power again. [...]
Could MPs on all sides please stop acting like unruly school kids? September 13, 2019 The end of the school term goes hand-in-hand with discipline being somewhat relaxed. Lessons focus on pointless activities, farcical excuses for lack of homework are proffered, and boisterous singing will probably break out at some point. So it has proved too with the end of the parliamentary term. On Monday, having lamented that the prorogation of [...]
Equality watchdog launches probe into Labour antisemitism claims May 28, 2019 The Equality and Human Rights Commission has launched a formal probe into claims of antisemitism within Jeremy Corbyn's Labour party. The investigation will seek to establish whether Labour has discriminated against, harassed or victimised anybody because they are Jewish. The commission launched the probe after "receiving a number of complaints about allegations of antisemitism" within [...]
Jeremy Corbyn’s pro-customs union Brexit policy is a messy compromise February 26, 2018 Those who know Jeremy Corbyn know that he’s for Leave. His vision of a largely state-owned, state-run economy is not compatible with membership of the Single Market. It never has been. Corbyn’s euroscepticism has its roots in the honourable left-wing critique of a corporatist club run in the interests of capital, not labour. (Looking at [...]
Here’s how much Jeremy Corbyn earned last year February 2, 2018 Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell have published their tax returns once again, saying the public won't trust them unless they are open about their tax affairs. Corbyn's take-home pay, which includes his salary, his pay as leader and his pension, came to £136,762. He has no second job, and holds no stocks or shares, and [...]
Chuka Umunna downplays speculation Tory MP Nick Boles could join the Independent Group March 18, 2019 Former Labour MP Chuka Umunna has downplayed suggestions Tory MP Nick Boles could join the Independent Group (TIG), saying he does not share the same "progressive values" of its members. Asked why Boles, who quit his local party over his stance on Brexit, had not joined the rump of disaffected former Labour and Tory MPs, Umunna said: "I'm [...]
May blames Labour divisions for failure of Brexit talks May 17, 2019 Prime Minister Theresa May said today that a lack of unity within the Labour party helped contribute to the failure of the cross-party talks on Brexit. Speaking at a Conservative EU election event in Bristol, May said: “We haven’t been able to overcome the fact there isn’t a common position in Labour about whether they [...]
Local elections 2018 results live: Conservatives fend off Labour in London but Jeremy Corbyn makes gains elsewhere as Ukip collapses May 4, 2018 The Conservatives have maintained their control of Wandsworth, Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea councils, three of the main battle grounds in the local elections, marking a significant defeat for Labour. The Tories have also won control of Barnet, which had no overall control previously. Hillingdon, another council that had been in Labour’s sights, stayed blue. Jeremy [...]
Labour fails to suspend MP who said party has been ‘too apologetic’ for antisemitism February 27, 2019 A Labour MP who claimed the party had been “too apologetic” about antisemitism is being investigated by the party – but has not been suspended. Chris Williamson made the comments at a meeting of the Sheffield branch of Momentum, the pro-Jeremy Corbyn group, in the wake of nine Labour MPs quitting the party last week. [...]