Politics
Corbyn puts pressure on May to cut short MP’s break to allow vote to take place ASAP
Jeremy Corbyn has put pressure on Prime Minister Theresa May to recall parliament early to allow a vote on her Brexit deal to take place "as soon as possible". The Labour leader reiterated that he wants MPs to have a vote as soon as possible in an interview with The Independent. He also suggested that if May were to lose that vote - which looks likely - he would call for a confidence vote in the government that could potentially trigger...
Government set to warn of fresh food threat if there is a no deal Brexit
The government is preparing to warn Brits that in the event of a no deal Brexit our access to fresh fruit and vegetable from EU countries will be affected and is exploring sites to stockpile supplies. Civil servants have warned that food availability and diet will be affected in the event of a no deal Brexit – an eventuality that the government has stopped referring to as unlikely. According to government planning revealed to The Times newspaper, Brits are set...
£400k awarded for legal services to help most vulnerable after Universal Credit roll out
A London funder has awarded three law charities funding for welfare, immigration and legal services following an increase in demand after the roll out of Universal Credit. City Bridge Trust, the City of London Corporation’s charitable funder, awarded £136,700 to Camden Community Law Centre, £185,800 to Islington Law Centre and £101,000 to Southwark Law Centre to help the capital’s most vulnerable in legal battles. Islington Law Centre’s money will fund a specialist Welfare Benefits Advisor to provide advice on the...
Tory MP reminded of “stupid woman” tweet
A Conservative MP has been reminded of a "stupid woman" tweet he sent without reprimand after an outburst of criticism was directed towards Jeremy Corbyn for his muttered words in parliament yesterday. MP for Bournemouth West Conor Burns reacted to a tweet just a few years ago saying "this stupid woman is making things up". It was in response to allegations that he has close ties with the UK Independence Party, which he denies. Burns campaigned for Britain to leave the European Union...
Does PMQs need VAR? Reactions as Tories accuse Jeremy Corbyn of calling Theresa May “stupid woman”
A blistering last Prime Minister's Questions of the year, in which Theresa May appeared on the ropes has ended in controversy as Tory MPs accused Jeremy Corbyn of calling May "stupid woman" under his breath. The Labour Leader can be seen muttering under his breath in an ill-tempered exchange on whose fault it is that Brexit is a mess. If you are a qualified lip-reader - or have an opinion on what he said, watch and commment below. https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1075372776591106048 James...
Brits in every part of UK now favour public having final say over Brexit
Brits in every part of the United Kingdom now want a second referendum on Brexit. And in a new poll released with 100 days left before Britain is due to leave the EU, Brits would prefer to remain in the EU by a bigger margin than ever since the 2016 referendum. 56% of Brits polled say they now want to stay in the EU as opposed to just 44% who want to leave. Voters in the Maidenhead constituencies of Prime...
Immigration White Paper doesn’t “meet the UK’s needs & would be a sucker punch for many firms”
Low-skilled workers from EU countries will no longer have the automatic right to work in the UK after Brexit, under proposed new immigration rules. Home Secretary Sajid Javid said the plans - to be published later - will not include a "specific target" for reducing numbers coming into the UK. The CBI has responded to plans for a new post-Brexit immigration system as set out in the UK Government’s Immigration White Paper. Josh Hardie, CBI Deputy Director-General, said: “A new immigration...
Govt must assess impact of UC on disabled recipients & ‘not leave people destitute’
An influential group of cross-party MPs have published a report urging the Government to properly look at the impact of Universal Credit on disabled people. The Work and Pensions Select Committee, chaired by Frank Field MP, is particularly concerned about people currently on the older benefit Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) losing out on ‘disability premiums’* – extra money which will no longer be available after they’ve moved over to Universal Credit (UC). In addition, the report expresses concern about...
UK economy predicted to fall to 7th after Brexit to be overtaken by France & India
Britain risks slipping from being the world's fifth-biggest economy, when it is due to leave the European Union, with France and Indian on course to overtake it, accountancy firm PwC said. It is thought that France and India will overtake the UK economy. The accountancy firm projected economic growth in 2019 of 1.6 per cent for Britain -- assuming the country manages to avoid the shock of a no-deal Brexit in March against 7.6 per cent of India and 1.7 % for France. "The...