PMQs today: Prime Minister David Cameron and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn trade insults about each other’s mothers amid questions over NHS junior doctors February 24, 2016 Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) descended into something resembling a schoolyard row this afternoon, with Prime Minister David Cameron and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn swapping insults about each other's mothers. The arguing started when Corbyn pressed Cameron on the ongoing dispute between health secretary Jeremy Hunt and National Health Service (NHS) junior doctors. Corybyn said the government [...]
US Presidential election 2016: Donald Trump declares victory in Nevada Republican caucus February 24, 2016 Donald Trump has triumphed in the Nevada caucus, winning 43 per cent of the vote, according to reports. Meanwhile, with just over 25 per cent of precints having reported, Marco Rubio was thought to have clinched second place, with just under 25 per cent of the vote, while Ted Cruz was at 22 per cent. Ben Carson trailed behind, [...]
EU referendum: Former Prime Minister Tony Blair says Brexit could lead to the break up of the UK February 23, 2016 Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has warned that if the United Kingdom votes to leave the European Union it could lead to the break up of the UK. Speaking to the BBC, Blair said that there are implications for the UK if Brexit is realised, pointing to how a vote to leave would be likely [...]
EU referendum: Prominent “leave” and “remain” campaigners including Boris Johnson, George Osborne and Lord Stuart Rose called before the Treasury Select Committee February 23, 2016 Prominent advocates of both continued membership and withdrawal of the EU have been called to appear before the influential Treasury Select Committee to give evidence. Committee chairman Andrew Tyrie has announced a number of evidence sessions with campaigners and decision-markers in the build up to the EU referendum on 23 June. Focussing on the financial and economic [...]
Scottish and UK governments agree a deal on fiscal framework February 23, 2016 The Scottish and UK governments have finally reached agreement on the financial arrangement that will support new devolved powers. Negotiations over the fiscal framework have been ongoing since March 2015, with both governments in deadlock over how to resolve Scotland's block grant. “We have reached a deal which is fair to Scotland and fair to [...]
EU referendum: Civil service not allowed to help Brexit campaigners but can help ministers arguing for the UK to remain in a reformed European Union February 23, 2016 Civil servants are not going to be allowed to help ministers make a case for Brexit, sparking allegations that the "establishment is lined up in favour of EU membership". The six ministers campaigning for the UK to leave the EU, including justice secretary Michael Gove and leader of the Commons Chris Grayling, will be unable [...]
President Obama reveals plans to close Guantanamo prison February 23, 2016 The White House has presented fresh plans to the US congress to close the controversial Guantanamo Bay detention facility in Cuba. The remaining 91 detainees are to be moved to their home countries or US military or civilian prisons. Closing Guantanamo has been one of Obama's long term goals, and something he has been working towards [...]
EU referendum: More Londoners want to stay in the EU than leave, but with a large number of undecided voters all is to play for February 23, 2016 Battle lines may have been drawn in Westminster, but all is yet to play for in London in the build up to the EU referendum in June. While most Londoners want to remain in the EU, the lead is not overwhelming and with a large number of voters undecided the outcome is far from certain, according [...]
Labour shadow business secretary Angela Eagle launches new business advisory council chaired by Uphold chief executive Anthony Watson February 23, 2016 Labour's shadow business secretary Angela Eagle has taken steps to repair her party's relationship with British businesses, by announcing today that she will convene a new group of business leaders to advise Labour politicians. Labour's Business and Enterprise Advisory Council will be chaired by Anthony Watson, who is the president and chief executive of Uphold, a cloud-based fintech firm. According [...]
Heathrow and Gatwick bosses John Holland-Kaye and Stewart Wingate agree Britain should remain in the EU as Heathrow reports record year February 23, 2016 Some peace has come to the skies of Britain. The bosses of the two airports vying to become the chosen ones when it comes to airport expansion have put aside that fight to back Britain remaining in Europe. "A vote to remain offers the best of both worlds – it secures our place as a [...]