Politics
Michael Gove tells EU post-Brexit deal must reflect ‘reality’ of UK independence
The European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said the UK had to ‘make up its mind’ over the kind of deal it wanted.
PM’s plan for Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge dismissed by think tank
The Fraser of Allander Institute was scathing in its assessment of Boris Johnson’s suggestion of a crossing over the Irish Sea.
EU’s von der Leyen: UK needs to make up its mind on post-Brexit deal
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen was speaking after negotiators met last week for talks.
Tory MP’s hate crime Bill ‘ridicules’ gender-based abuse
Conservative Philip Hollobone has tabled identical legislation to Lib Dem Wera Hobhouse – but with ‘misandry’ also included.
Trevor Phillips suspended from Labour over Islamophobia allegations
He was among 24 public figures who last year declared their refusal to vote for the Labour Party because of its association with anti-Semitism.
Boris Johnson branded ‘traitor’ as he visits flood-hit town
The Prime Minister was heckled on a trip to Bewdley in Worcestershire.
Chancellor refuses to confirm if first Budget will adhere to Tory fiscal rules
The Conservative manifesto stated the party would not borrow to fund day-to-day spending and would ensure debt is lower in five years’ time.
Government spending nowhere near scale required, warns John McDonnell
The shadow Chancellor raised concerns that Wednesday’s Budget ‘will not deliver what we need in terms of the NHS’.
Signs of staleness in Donald Trump’s campaign
The president’s twitter stats are down, while rally attendees have started leaving early.