Fishing row or fishing war? French timeline for remaining licences ends today December 10, 2021 The UK has reportedly denied France its remaining 104 fishing licences, as it demands French fisherman prove they have previously used local waters. France had outlined a deadline for today, in hopes of securing the permits – before it will resort to blocking ports and curbing British trade. The government has asked French fisherman to [...]
One of our own: Rachel Reeves’ journey from the City to the top of Labour politics December 10, 2021 Rachel Reeves looks comfortable in the palatial settings of 1 Lombard Street as she settles down to a gin and tonic, garnished with a slice of grapefruit. The shadow chancellor is is a formidable force in the House of Commons – a Labour staffer described her as “un-chill, but in a very good way” – [...]
Biden rules out military action in Ukraine despite deepening Russia tensions December 10, 2021 US president Joe Biden ruled out using American troops to defend Ukraine earlier this week, despite the looming threat of a Russian invasion.
Three government parties to be investigated by top civil servant as fresh details emerge December 9, 2021 Three government parties that took place last year when London was under lockdown restrictions will be investigated by a top civil servant.
Macron calls for stronger EU defence ties and border controls December 9, 2021 French President Macron has called for Europe to strengthen defence cooperation and border control as France prepares for EU presidency.
Labour’s Rachel Reeves would support cut to UK basic rate of Income Tax December 9, 2021 Rachel Reeves has said she would support a 2p cut to the basic rate of UK Income Tax amid reports that Rishi Sunak is considering the measure. The shadow chancellor told City PM in a wide-ranging interview that she “would like to see the chancellor do it”, but described reports of Sunak’s potential tax cuts [...]
UK must create hostile environment for kleptocrats to reduce influence of dirty money, argues Chatham House December 9, 2021 The UK must needs to reform its approach to dirty money and push for transparency to fix its reputation as hotbed for kleptocrats.
Raab, Gove and Shapps forced self-isolate after close contact with Covid case December 9, 2021 Three cabinet ministers have both been forced into self-isolation after being in close contact with Australia’s Covid-positive Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce. Justice secretary Dominic Raab, communities secretary Gove and transport secretary Grant Shapps will have to stay at home for ten days after meeting with Mr Joyce for trade-talks in London earlier this week. [...]
Tories fined £17,800 for breaking electoral law over Downing Street flat refurb December 9, 2021 The Conservative party has been fined £17,800 for breaching electoral law over the refurbishment of Boris Johnson’s Downing Street flat. The Electoral Commission found that rules over donations “were not followed” and that cash used to fund the renovations was not registered through the proper channels. The commission found the party did not fully report [...]
Searches for ‘Cancel Conservative Membership’ rise 1900 per cent in the past week following Christmas party scandal December 9, 2021 Analysis of Google search data reveals that online searches for 'Cancel Conservative Membership' in the United Kingdom exploded 1,900 per cent above average on the 9th of December after video emerged of government officials discussing a Christmas party that was held whilst the rest of the country were in lockdown.
