Politics
Theresa May embroiled in growing row over NHS for sale in post Brexit US trade deal
Theresa May accused of giving Donald Trump "green light to get his hands on our NHS” PM refuses to answer questions days after Trump attacks Britain's NHS May in crunch talks with hardline Brexiteer Tories MP's demand assurances British hospitals not open for trade deal carve up Jeremy Hunt asked to confirm no greater access for US companies @BenGelblum MP’s have renewed calls on Theresa May to rule out forced privatisation of the NHS in any post-Brexit US trade deal....
“You can’t have public safety on the cheap” – Corbyn and May clash on crime figures and police funding
Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn have clashed over crime figures and police funding at PMQs, with Corbyn telling May: “You can’t have public safety on the cheap.” “With crime rising does the Prime Minister regret cutting 21,000 police officers,” asked the Labour leader, launching a fractious Prime Minister’s Questions exchange on the traditional Conservative comfort zone of crime and punishment. “Recorded crime is up by one fifth since 2010, violent crime up by 20% and during the period when the...
North East will be hit with a 16% economic hit in GDP from Brexit no-deal
The North East is in line for a 16 per cent hit in GDP in the eventuality of a Brexit no deal, government analysis has revealed in a new leak. These figures have just come out and were contained in the secret Government-commissioned EU Exit Analysis - Cross Whitehall Briefing, some of which was controversially leaked last week. The analysis shows the impact of leaving the EU over 15 years compared to what would happen to the UK economy if...
Jacob Rees-Mogg is in line for a huge personal windfall when Britain exits the single market
The political motives for an exit from the single market were laid bare today after it was revealed that a prominent Brexiteer is also a major shareholder of an emerging markets investment firm. Jacob Rees-Mogg is a long-term backer of investment management firm Somerset Capital, which has "9.6 billion dollars" under management according to its website. The Leading Brexiteer recently ridiculed the idea of the UK staying in the single market and customs union after Brexit, joining other Eurosceptics calling for a...
Martial arts expert ‘in the white shirt’ accused of punching a female protester at Jacob Rees-Mogg event says he feared for MP’s safety due to lack of security
The ‘man in the white shirt’ accused of punching a female protester at a Jacob Rees-Mogg speech said he stepped in to protect the MP due to a lack of security. Paul Townsley, 55, was attending the event with his son, a sixth form student. He said his reaction was prompted by a lack of security and during the break in he feared for an attack on Mr Rees Mogg in the wake of Jo Cox’s murder. Mr Townsley said:...
Labour will take no lessons from a system that “checks your purse before it checks your pulse”
Labour will take no lessons from Donald Trump who wants to deny healthcare to millions in America with a system that checks your purse before it checks your pulse, Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth said today. In a speech to parliament the Labour MP referenced protests this weekend that saw thousands of Brits take to the street in protest of a health system that is crumbling at the seams. He said: "The NHS model isn't broke, but it does need more funding"....
Centre for Brexit Studies statement completely debunks government’s position on customs union
A statement released by the Centre for Brexit Studies has today completely ridiculed Theresa May's position on the customs union. The Prime Minister has ruled out a customs union with the EU in what has been described as a significant departure from previous policy. Whilst previous policy effectively ruled out membership of the European Union Customs Union (EUCU), it did not rule out membership of a customs union with the EU. Indeed, during Theresa May’s speech of 17th January 2017 when...
“Callous Carillion” sack staff by email over the weekend
Carillion have today been described as "callous" after they sent staff emails on Saturday simply telling them not to bother turning up for work on Monday. The official reciever this morning confirmed a further 452 posts had been made redundant. According to staff they were notified by email at the weekend which advised them not to turn up to work. Rehana Azam, GMB National Secretary said: "Loyal Carillion staff are being treated with utter contempt by PWC. “The receiver told the...
Theresa May’s Customs Union U-turn “economically ludicrous and breach of the Good Friday Agreement”
Theresa May has put safeguarding her position from hardline Tory Brexiters above safeguarding a good outcome in Brexit negotiations by committing to taking Britain out of any prospect of a customs union with the EU - however impossible a position that may be. A Number 10 source insisted: “it is not our policy to be in the customs union. It is not our policy to be in a customs union.” The statement was a bizarre U-turn after Theresa May pressed...