Republican Presidential nominee frontrunner Donald Trump finally has a policy August 17, 2015 Given multi-billionaire Donald Trump’s controversial comments about Mexican immigrants since the start of his Presidential campaign, it is perhaps not surprising that when he finally came out with a policy, it was on the issue of migration across the Mexican-American border. Read more: Donald Trump goes up in the Republican Presidential nomination polls after each [...]
Unemployed young people to attend job “boot camp” under new government plans August 17, 2015 Young unemployed people will be forced to attend a “boot camp” to help them back into work, under new plans set out by the government today. The compulsory three-week camp is part of a “no excuses” approach to reducing youth unemployment, said paymaster general Matt Hancock in a statement. The policy will come into force [...]
London mayoral hopeful Andrew Boff’s radical plan for housing and transport August 16, 2015 London Assembly member Andrew Boff may be trailing in the polls behind his fellow Tory mayoral hopefuls. However, sitting down with Morning Wire last week in his office in City Hall, the leader of the Greater London Authority Conservatives said he is confident he can win the open primary to be Tory candidate. “Of course [...]
Non-voting Lords have claimed £360,000 in expenses, says report August 16, 2015 Members of the House of Lords who did not vote in the last parliamentary session claimed over £100,000 in expenses, according to a new report from the Electoral Reform Society campaign organisation. Researchers found that in the past five years, non-voting peers claimed £360,000, with only 10 members responsible for just under two-thirds of the [...]
The West’s deal with Iran will result in a “nuclear holocaust”, says Donald Trump August 16, 2015 The Iran nuclear deal reached in July will have catastrophic consequences for the world, Republican candidate Donald Tump has warned. Read more: If a nuclear deal is reached, Iran will be bursting with investment opportunities – here's what to look out for In an interview with NBC's Meet the Press today, the billionaire Republican [...]
Gordon Brown speech: Former PM says Labour party must be credible and electable as leadership poll shows Corbyn as best and worst for Labour August 16, 2015 The former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has weighed in on the Labour leadership battle for the first time following Tony Blair's warning against electing Jeremy Corbyn. Brown said the party must be credible and electable and can only deliver its principles in power, while speaking on "power for purpose" at an event at the South [...]
Jeremy Corbyn for business? Here’s what the Labour leader hopeful’s pledging – corporation tax clampdown, support for small business and entrepreneurs August 16, 2015 Labour leader hopeful Jeremy Corbyn has unveiled plans to freeze rates for small businesses, clamp down on corporate tax avoidance and invest in skilled workers amid a raft of policies designed to show his commitment to business as the leadership race hots up. “The current government seems to think being 'pro-business' means giving a green light [...]
Greek debt crisis: Parliament approves third bailout deal August 15, 2015 The Greek government approved a third bailout deal this morning, with more than half of the country's 300-strong parliament voting in favour of the deal. Read more: The bailout alone will not save Greece now and time is running out for Alexis Tsipras Lawmakers began wrangling over the controversial package, which requires more austerity and economic [...]
Our unelected House of Lords is in dire need of a clear-out August 14, 2015 Another month, another political controversy. In the Lords however – unlike our elected Commons – there’s no way for the public to hold Peers to account at the ballot box. Instead, you have to hope that those who have brought our legislature into disrepute will forfeit their £300 a day expenses, accept their mistakes and [...]
Migrant Advisory Committee warns government on changes to salary thresholds for skilled migrants August 13, 2015 The government should think twice before raising the minimum salary requirements for skilled migrant workers, an expert committee said today. The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), which advises the government on migration issues, published its "early advice" today on reforming so-called "Tier 2" visas for skilled workers. Sir David Metcalf, who chairs the committee, [...]