Politics
These Brexiteers’ arguments for a second referendum are worth a read
As MPs debate amendments to Theresa May's Brexit bill and various suggestions to break through the current deadlock including giving the British people the final say, bitter opponents of a people's vote might not enjoy being reminded of how articulate they have been in the past about the arguments for a second referendum. For instance the Brexit campaigner and former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Iain Duncan Smith recently insisted Britain would face the same sort of unrest...
Deprived communities bear the brunt of austerity cuts
The north of England has borne the brunt of austerity cuts imposed since 2010, with the most deprived communities taking the biggest hit. A new study by the Centre for Cities thinktank shows communities which are enduring the highest poverty rates and weakest economies are facing cuts twice that of their counterparts in the more affluent south. The report also points to a "city and country" divide, with urban council areas having shouldered cuts to services such as street cleaning, road repairs and...
Tory councillor under fire for urging council to pull down homeless people’s tents
A Tory councillor has come under fire for urging her local authority to pull down tents used by homeless people. She took to Twitter to share he thoughts on the homelessness issue in the city she represents. Kathryn Kelloway, a councillor for the Cyncoed area of Cardiff, tweeted to the city council’s leader a picture of herself standing in front of tents pitched on a shopping street. “Cllr Thomas, if you seek safety in our city centre, if you seek prosperity for...
Did the Queen wade into the Brexit debate?
In a speech yesterday the Queen made a series of comments that appear to refer to Brexit. She asked for people to find "common ground" and to respect "different points of view". The Head of state said: “The continued emphasis on patience, friendship, a strong community focus, and considering the needs of others, are as important today as they were when the group was founded all those years ago. "Of course, every generation faces fresh challenges and opportunities. "As we...
It has “torn British society apart” – Macron delivers stinging attack on Brexit
Emmanuel Macron, the French President, has not held back with his views over Brexit and the damage it has inflicted on the UK. He said that the EU withdrawal has “torn British society apart” and that it “can’t be delivered.” Macron said: “People are starting to realise that all the figures they were given are entirely false, and what they were told could be done overnight in fact can't be delivered. “And in the end it's going to cost them....
Brexit: Today “PM failed to give guarantees over protecting jobs and rights at work”
Today Theresa May had a series of meeting with union leaders regarding Brexit. Len McCluskey, general secretary of Unite , TUC general secretary Frances O’Grady, Dave Prentis of Unison and Tim Roache of the GMB, held separate meetings with the PM and senior figures in the Goverment. Yesterday Len McCluskey, general secretary of Unit stressed a no-deal Brexit would be "disastrous". After his meeting today (Thursday) with Prime Minister Theresa May to discuss Brexit, GMB General Secretary Tim Roache said:...
Kent schools warned to expect closures, “lockdowns” & food shortages in wake of no-deal Brexit
Kent County Council has advised teachers and pupils on what to expect if Britain crashes out of the EU in March, which it expects will cause huge customs-related traffic jams - which are likely to negatively affect air quality. The advice includes "possible lockdowns", disrupted exams, and more "unaccompanied asylum seeking children" arriving in the area. Under a section headed "Potential challenges to schools and communities" schools are advised to "consider planning for possible lockdown if air quality deteriorates". The...
Airbus chief slams Government over its handling of Brexit
Tom Enders, the head of Airbus, a major UK employer has not held back over his thoughts on the Government’s handling of Brexit. Enders slammed the Government branding it a “disgrace” and said the business might be forced to leave these shores, post-Brexit, to ensure they can compete in the global marketplace. Airbus, which employs more than 14,000 people in the UK with around 110,000 more jobs connected in supply chain. He said: “In a global economy the UK no...
David Davis lands £3k an HOUR role as advisor to major Tory donor
The revolving door between Government and big business is a well-trodden path, which shows no signs of abating. Now former Brexit Secretary, David Davis, will trouser a colossal £3,000 an hour as an advisor to JCB. The firm ploughs million into the Conservative Party. It total Davis will be paid £60k for 20 hours work per annum. He will receive £50 a minute for his work. Davis said he had complied with the rules concerning former ministers' employment. He resigned from...