Panorama revealed a Labour party that’s rotten to the core July 12, 2019 The Labour party has declared war on the BBC. In response to (in fact, ahead of) Wednesday night’s Panorama film about the party’s handling of antisemitism within its ranks, a concerted campaign was whipped up online to discredit the journalist at the helm, John Ware. How times change. Back in 2002 a group of MPs [...]
British voters torn over President Donald Trump’s UK state visit in June April 29, 2019 With President Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK in June already provoking fights between politicians, a new poll shows voters are as split as their Westminster representatives. Read more: Corbyn snubs invite to state banquet for Trump Just under half of the UK (47 per cent) is opposed to Trump's visit in June, according [...]
Tory leadership contest can spark a much-needed debate on the future of tax May 31, 2019 Should the Conservatives slash taxes? Social media star Liz Truss certainly thinks so, arguing yesterday that "taxes hold back growth, and by cutting rates in a targeted way we can turbocharge economic growth and boost wages so the overall tax burden falls." Her leadership rival Dominic Raab has also made headlines this week by pledging [...]
Queen’s Speech live: The UK to ‘champion global free trade’ post-Brexit October 14, 2019 12.13pm That’s all from us Thanks for following our live blog this morning for the Queen’s Speech and state opening of parliament. For more coverage of the government’s new agenda, check out our coverage from political correspondent Catherine Neilan. 11.55am UK to continue to ‘play a leading role on global affairs’ The government “will ensure [...]
We turn politics into a deposition at our peril May 30, 2019 Politics is not known as one of the more truthful professions. Spin, exaggeration, and truth-stretching are all staples of the politician’s toolkit. We might prefer it to be otherwise, but the reality is that an astute public must take claims uttered by those in office with a healthy dose of salt. It is therefore worrying [...]
Backbench Tory MPs table further talks on Theresa May leadership challenge April 24, 2019 A group of influential Tory MPs will meet again today to discuss the possibility of ousting Theresa May as Prime Minister after talks last night failed to reach a decision. The 1922 committee is mulling a change to the party rulebook that would allow them to launch a fresh challenge against May, despite her winning [...]
Another minister resigns from Conservative party over Brexit delay April 3, 2019 Another Tory MP has resigned the Conservative whip, citing the government's handling of the Brexit negotiations. Brexit minister Chris Heaton-Harris said: "After much contemplation, I have decided to leave Theresa May's government. I'm grateful to the PM for giving me the opportunity to serve the UK and I will continue to represent my constituents as [...]
London markets lower as squalls hit Tory leadership contest June 24, 2019 Sterling and stock markets were lower this morning as the race for leadership of Britain’s governing Conservative Party was plunged into turmoil. Three years exactly since the UK woke up on Midsummer Day 2016 to learn that it had voted to leave the European Union, the prospects for an orderly Brexit are overshadowed by serious [...]
‘Orgy of greed’: Uber drivers go on strike one day before IPO May 8, 2019 Drivers of ride-hailing platform Uber have gone out on strike today in protest over unfair pay and workers rights. The strike, which is intended to run between 7am and 4pm, comes ahead of the company’s initial public offering. The IPO, scheduled for Friday, values the company at as much as $90bn (£69bn). Read more: Uber [...]
‘Orgy of greed’: Uber drivers go on strike one day before IPO May 8, 2019 Drivers of ride-hailing platform Uber have gone out on strike today in protest over unfair pay and workers rights. The strike, which is intended to run between 7am and 4pm, comes ahead of the company’s initial public offering. The IPO, scheduled for Friday, values the company at as much as $90bn (£69bn). Read more: Uber [...]