Westminster bloodbath as Michael Gove, Nicky Morgan and John Whittingdale sacked by Theresa May July 14, 2016 Prime Minister Theresa May is taking no prisoners as she makes a slew of high-profile sackings, marking a massive political shift in the new government. After a string of cabinet placements last night, May started the morning by sacking pro-Brexit campaigner and former justice secretary Michael Gove. Gove had campaigned alongside Boris Johnson to leave [...]
David Davis: The new Brexit minister’s plan for Britain July 14, 2016 David Davis, long-time eurosceptic, one-time leadership contender and EU treaty negotiator in 1996, has taken on the newly-created post of Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union. Or as it's already more informally known, he is now Britain's Brexit minister. And having served as minister of state for Europe between 1994-97, with responsibility for negotiations with the continent, he's said to [...]
In quotes: Boris Johnson’s foreign insults and gaffes July 14, 2016 Oh Boris. The lovable rogue was an recognisable mascot for London, but taking on an official statesman role as foreign secretary? You'd be forgiven for having doubts about his diplomatic skills… On China… "Chinese cultural influence is virtually nil, and unlikely to increase…" On Hilary Clinton… "She's got dyed blonde hair and pouty lips, and a [...]
Labour leadership contender Owen Smith says UK should vote on Brexit again July 14, 2016 The United Kingdom should have another vote on whether to remain in the European Union when a Brexit deal is agreed, a Labour leadership candidate has said. Owen Smith, MP for Pontypridd, said many Britons backed Brexit under false pretences and want a second vote. If he was to win the election, Smith says he would [...]
May and the three Brexiteers lead Britain July 14, 2016 If there were any doubts that the new Prime Minister really meant it when she said “Brexit means Brexit” they were put to bed last night as she appointed three senior Leave campaigners to oversee the process of the UK's departure from the EU, the forging of new global trade deals and the creation of [...]
We’re all in the dark when it comes to her economic policies – but here are five conjectures July 14, 2016 This is one of those articles I could live to regret. Speculating on the future economic policies of a Prime Minister in power for less than a day is either bold, reckless or both. We’re all in the dark, a bit like Ken Clarke, who said last week that he only knew in detail what [...]
Negotiations mustn’t be put off. We owe it to the British people to get things underway now July 14, 2016 Standing outside the Commons, new Prime Minister Theresa May proclaimed that we are going to make a success of Brexit. One of her first tasks is to reassure the country that a plan for a post-Brexit Britain will be presented as soon as reasonably possible. While there is a tiny minority who remain unwilling to accept [...]
Over to you, Carney – our MPC has voted to cut rates July 14, 2016 Mark Carney will reveal today whether the Bank of England will cut interest rates for the first time since March 2009, following the public’s surprise decision to vote for Brexit at the end of last month. Markets have priced in an 80 per cent chance of a cut to the main bank rate, which currently stands [...]
Theresa May’s cabinet reshuffle: Who’s in? Who’s out? Everything you need to know July 13, 2016 Theresa May has announced the big positions in her cabinet today after taking helm as Britain's first female Prime Minister since Margaret Thatcher. She also created new positions to lead Britain's upcoming negotiations with the European Union. Who's in? Who's out? Here's everything you need to know: David Davis appointed head of Brexit Key Brexit campaigner David Davis [...]
George Osborne to return to the backbenches as Philip Hammond becomes chancellor July 13, 2016 George Osborne is to return to the backbenches, as new Prime Minister Theresa May appoints Philip Hammond as her chancellor . Osborne "has resigned from government" and will not be taking a position in May's cabinet, according to 10 Downing Street. The Sun reported Osborne was dismissed by May. Breaking: George Osborne was sacked. Theresa May told him she didn't want [...]