General Election 2019: Tory candidate throws in the towel after backlash from ‘unacceptable’ rape comments November 7, 2019 A Conservative election candidate who said that women should “keep their knickers on” during a conversation about rape has stood down from the contest. Nick Conrad, a BBC Radio Norfolk host, made a series of comments during a live debate about footballer Ched Evans, who was convicted of rape five years ago, before the sentence [...]
Let’s get fiscal: How the Tories’ and Labour’s spending plans compare November 7, 2019 The UK’s two biggest parties have today pledged a major shake-up of current fiscal rules, paving the way for the greatest level of investment in over a generation. Under a Conservative government, fiscal rules would be relaxed to create “a decade of renewal”, boosting investment from around 1.8 per cent to three per cent of [...]
General Election 2019: Sajid Javid pledges ‘new fiscal rules for a new economy’ November 7, 2019 Chancellor Sajid Javid has confirmed a Conservative government would deploy new fiscal rules to create a “decade of renewal”. Speaking from Labour safe seat Wythenshaw Javid said the 2020s would be “Britain’s best decade yet”, and confirmed the introduction of new fiscal rules, so that the government can borrow without being irresponsible. Read more: Labour [...]
General Election 2019: Liberal Democrats, Green and Plaid Cymru ‘Unite to Remain’ pact for 60 seats unveiled November 7, 2019 The Liberal Democrats, Green Party and Plaid Cymru have struck a deal in which the parties will step aside for the most likely Remain candidate in 60 seats across England and Wales. Jo Swinson’s party will be given a clear run at 43 constituencies, including Bermondsey and Old Southwark, Chelsea and Fulham, Esher and Walton, [...]
NHS ‘perfect storm’ could threaten Tory election hopes November 7, 2019 The Conservatives’ election hopes face a potentially major blow from a damning report out today that warned more than 1m NHS patients could experience four hour waits at A&E this winter. The British Medical Association (BMA) analysis warned the NHS is set for its “worst ever” winter as pressure on the health provider looks set [...]
General election: Ed Vaizey joins MPs stepping down in December November 6, 2019 Former cabinet minister Ed Vaizey has announced he will step down at the December general election. Calling it “one of the hardest [decisions] I have ever taken”, Vaizey said the time was right to move on. “I am passionate about the arts, our creative industries and technology and I want to specialise in these sectors,” [...]
Tory chairman James Cleverly defends ‘fake news’ clip of Labour’s Brexit strategy November 6, 2019 Tory chairman James Cleverly has denied that a clip of Labour’s shadow Brexit secretary was edited to suggest the party has “no plan” for leaving the EU. James Cleverly defended the use of the clip of Sir Keir Starmer’s appearance on Good Morning Britain, saying it was not “doctored”. Read more: Most Brits are left [...]
Rape victim calls on Alun Cairns to quit cabinet amid Ross England row November 6, 2019 A rape victim has urged cabinet minister Alun Cairns to quit after his former aide “sabotaged” her trial. Welsh secretary Alun Cairns’ former aide, Ross England, made claims about the victim’s sexual history – that she denied – that led to the trial’s collapse in April 2018. Read more: Why London could hold the key [...]
Philip Hammond to step down as MP at December election November 5, 2019 Philip Hammond will quit politics at the upcoming general election rather than run against his party, the former Treasury boss confirmed today. Hammond, who has railed against Boris Johnson’s Brexit strategy from the backbenches since leaving his post as chancellor, said he has made the decision with “great sadness”. Read more: These are all the [...]
General election 2019: Most Brits are confused by Labour’s Brexit stance November 5, 2019 Two-thirds of British voters are confused about Labour’s Brexit policy, according to polling data released today in the run up to the December general election. Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour party has ruled out a no-deal Brexit and committed to “get[ting] Brexit sorted within six months”. But the strategy is not working for voters, a Yougov survey [...]