Trump or Biden: Who would be better for the UK? November 3, 2020 Trump or Biden: Who would be better for the UK? JOIN THE DEBATE Sarah Elliott, chair of Republicans Overseas UK, says TRUMP When I turn the radio tomorrow morning, I hope that the BBC will announce a victory for President Donald J. Trump — and not just for America, but for the sake of the [...]
Sadiq Khan blasted over ‘PR stunt’ as he moves City Hall to Royal Docks November 3, 2020 Sadiq Khan has been accused of carrying out a “PR stunt” after the mayor confirmed he will move City Hall to new headquarters in east London. The Greater London Authority (GLA) will leave its iconic base at More London near Tower Bridge in December next year and relocate to The Crystal building in the Royal [...]
After four years, Trump has yet to master the art of the diplomatic deal November 3, 2020 “We can’t continue to allow China to rape our country,” Donald Trump urged crowds at a campaign rally in Indiana, months before his surprise 2016 election victory. As America once more heads to the polls today, the rest of the world can only stand by and watch. And while Joe Biden appears to be leading, [...]
Ex-Linklaters chairman returns to Monckton Chambers November 2, 2020 Ex-chairman of 'Magic Circle' firm Linklaters Sir Christopher Bellamy QC has returned to Monckton Chambers.
Sadiq Khan pushes for extension on business rates holiday for retail, leisure and hospitality businesses November 2, 2020 London mayor Sadiq Khan has written to the housing secretary Robert Jenrick to request an extension to the business rates holiday for retail, leisure and hospitality businesses, which was due to end in March 2021. In a joint letter with the Chair of London Councils, Khan requested an extension to the rates holiday, which was [...]
Nigel Farage to relaunch Brexit Party as anti-lockdown Reform UK November 2, 2020 Nigel Farage is set to relaunch the Brexit Party as a new anti-lockdown party called Reform UK as he rails against the government’s “woeful” response to the coronavirus crisis. The party, which was launched 21 months ago to put pressure on the government’s Brexit strategy, has applied to the Electoral Commission to change its name. [...]
How to trade your way through the 2020 US presidential election November 2, 2020 The US election is tomorrow, and while the world waits to see whether Donald Trump or Joe Biden will emerge victorious, traders are planning how to respond as these events unfold. There are no easy decisions, especially when the final outcome and the impact on the markets are this uncertain. However, if you are hoping [...]
Biden and his interventionists should beware: America has changed due to the Iraq effect November 2, 2020 It is not too much to say that my early and fervent opposition to the Iraq War was the seminal professional and ethical moment of my life. I will never forget it. As it turns out, neither will the American people. Despite what it cost me, I was against the war for myriad reasons. It [...]
Retail tycoon Mike Ashley ‘furious’ after being ‘frozen out’ of Debenhams sale November 1, 2020 Retail mogul Mike Ashley is reportedly “furious” about being “frozen out” of an auction for collapsed department store Debenhams. The Sunday Times reported that lawyers for the tycoon have spent the last week complaining to Lazards and law firm Freshfields that Ashley’s Frasers Group had been given “woefully inadequate” information on the sale. Last week [...]
Jeremy Corbyn suspended from Labour party after anti-Semitism report October 29, 2020 Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has been suspended from the Labour party, following fierce criticism over his response to findings of anti-Semitism within the party. A spokesperson for the Labour party said: “In light of his comments made today and his failure to retract them subsequently, the Labour party has suspended Jeremy Corbyn pending investigation.” [...]