Stop Brexit 1) Tory rebels say they’re open to installing Corbyn as Prime Minister “Despite scepticism from the Liberal Democrats and hostility from some independents, the Tory MPs addressed by Mr Corbyn said they welcomed his approach and agreed to meet him. The Labour leader was buoyed when another Conservative rebel declared that he would prefer […]
Corbyn writes to Tory MPs asking them to make him caretaker PM “In an extraordinary letter to rebel Tories and opposition parties, Mr Corbyn said he was ready to lead a ‘strictly time-limited’ government to secure an extension to Article 50. Mr Corbyn pleaded for support to bring down Boris Johnson with a Commons vote […]
EU 1) Ex-Chancellor accuses Johnson of ‘betraying the referendum’ “Boris Johnson risks betraying the EU referendum result by allowing “unelected people” intent on wrecking any chance of a deal to “pull the strings” of his government, Philip Hammond is warning. In his first intervention since resigning as chancellor, Mr Hammond accuses Dominic Cummings, Mr Johnson’s most senior […]
US promises fast-track trade agreements and backs No Deal “The United States will enthusiastically back a no-deal Brexit and work with Britain immediately on sector-by-sector trade agreements, President Trump’s national security adviser said yesterday. John Bolton, the hawkish White House aide, promised that such a fast-track approach would achieve progress more quickly than a comprehensive […]
The Prime Minister orders review to toughen sentences for violent and sexual offences ‘Violent and sexual offenders could serve more of their sentences behind bars following an urgent review of sentencing policy ordered by Boris Johnson. The Prime Minister said dangerous criminals must be taken off the streets and punishments ‘truly fit the crime’ if […]
Johnson’s summer campaign blitz continues. Today, it’s law and order. He says that he wants more stops and searches. “That is why I am announcing today that in all 43 police authorities in England and Wales, we are making clear that the police can and should make use of their stop-and-search powers. We are extending […]
Prime Minister plans ‘bailout fund’ to support businesses through Brexit… “Boris Johnson is drawing up plans for a bailout fund to prop up businesses in the event of a no-deal Brexit amid fears that the economy is on the cusp of a recession. Michael Gove, who is leading the no-deal preparations, confirmed for the first time that […]
Prime Minister unveils plan to liberalise visas for scientists “More of the world’s top scientists will be encouraged to move to the UK under a shake-up of immigration rules. A new fast-tracked visa system will be launched later this year which could see the 2,000 cap on Tier 1 ‘exceptional talent’ visas abolished in a […]
McDonnell says Labour leader will tell Queen ‘we’re taking over’ after confidence vote “Jeremy Corbyn will go to Buckingham Palace in a taxi to tell the Queen “we’re taking over” if Boris Johnson loses a vote of no confidence, John McDonnell has said. The shadow chancellor said Labour was preparing to bring down Mr Johnson’s government next month […]
Labour and SNP ‘hint at pact to oust Johnson’ “Labour and the SNP moved towards a pact last night that would seek to oust Boris Johnson as the parties prepared for an autumn election. John McDonnell, the shadow chancellor, said that Labour would not block a second referendum on Scottish independence, in a significant shift […]
‘Johnson to defy vote of no confidence’ “Johnson would refuse to resign even after losing a confidence vote so he could force through a no-deal Brexit on October 31, under plans being considered by Downing Street. Dominic Cummings, the prime minister’s most senior aide, told colleagues last week that Mr Johnson would not quit if […]
Downing Street is reportedly planning a ‘people versus parliament’ election campaign… ‘Boris Johnson is preparing for a “people versus parliament” general election campaign as part of plans to stop Remain-supporting MPs from toppling his government. The prime minister will signal his determination today to put the NHS at the centre of any election as he […]
Johnson: £1.8 billion more for the NHS – and social care is next ‘I am so determined to deliver now on the promises of that 2016 referendum campaign: not just to honour the will of the people, but to increase the cash available for this amazing national institution. It is great that the last Conservative […]
Patel pledges a return to zero tolerance policing “Priti Patel today signals the return of zero-tolerance policing to make criminals ‘feel terror’ on the streets. In her first interview as Home Secretary she pledges to restore flagging public confidence in law and order by ‘empowering’ officers to go after thugs. ‘Offenders should be fearful of […]
Liberal Democrats win in Brecon and Radnorshire as Tories push back Farage… “The Liberal Democrats have clinched victory in the Brecon by-election cutting Boris Johnson’s working majority in the Commons to just one. The result will raise questions about the electoral hopes of the new prime minister, days after he received a Boris “bounce” in […]